5 Ways to go Abroad After Graduation
Did you miss the last deadline for study abroad? Did you fall in love with the study abroad experience and can’t wait to jump on the first plane headed out of the country? Are you graduating but don’t feel quite…
UT Education Abroad Blog
Inspiring Longhorns to Explore the World
UT Education Abroad Blog
Inspiring Longhorns to Explore the World
Category Abroad and Beyond
Figuring out where to go, preparation strategies before departure, exploration tips while you are abroad, and how to make the most of your experience once it is over.
Halloween Around the World
This week we’ve compiled some pictures from all around the world showing how everyone celebrates Halloween. We’ve also randomly selected 10 fun facts about Halloween from “40 Fun Facts About… Halloween” from the website Random Facts. Also, here are some…
Erfurt!
Getting out of your comfort zone can seem daunting, but you’ll never regret it. I never thought that I’d be in Europe a few months ago. Being accepted to the SPICE (Summer Program in Communications Erfurt) has given me a…
Debunking Mexico: 10 Reasons why you should go to Mexico
Mexico. As soon as someone hears that in Texas or elsewhere in the United States they automatically assume that it is a place filled with drug violence and political instability. Granted, the drug violence did reach an all-time high level…
How to Pack Light
So the semester abroad has ended; you’ve turned in that final essay, that final project. Freedom at last! Meaning that it’s the glorious time to strap your entire closet and two suitcases to your back and start exploring… until you…
UT Phone Home
Fortunately, it’s not 1982 anymore and you don’t have to light your glowing finger beacon to communicate with your family and friends while you’re abroad; though, I can’t promise you it won’t feel like another planet. So, here are 5 apps…
Deja Food
While I was in Paris, I was on one mission and one mission only: Find a McDonald’s and order a Royal with Cheese (sorry Parisians). For those of you who aren’t familiar with the opening monologue of Tarantino’s 1994 day-in-the-life style,…
Five “Must-Haves” to Carry On
If you’re like me, the thought of being on an airplane for 24 hours does not sound appealing whatsoever. So, in order to make your flight much more enjoyable, there are a few things you’ll want to pack before you break…
So You’ve Got An International Roommate…
As college students, most of us have experienced what it is like to live with roommates. We have had our fair share of arguments and nights out on the town together, but initially we all have doubts about living with a complete stranger.…