Inspiring Longhorns to Explore the World
Inspiring Longhorns to Explore the World
All our stories from Education Abroad students participating in degree programs from UT Austin’s many colleges and schools.
Before I could even introduce myself, I was asked a simple question: “B’sukar aw bla sukr?” (With sugar or without?) Every morning in Rabat, Morocco, began with a glass of atay (tea), and every evening seemed to end the same way. Before I ever finished one…
Studying abroad on a strict budget means every euro is valuable. Between transportation expenses, groceries, and trips in between class days, it’s easy to watch the money you squirreled away for your semester abroad shrink faster than you would like. So, keeping my budget…
After taking the opportunity to study abroad once, I have spent a lot of time thinking about where I would go if I had the chance to do it again. My first experience taught me how much you can grow…
Nine years ago, I attended an Irish dance competition in the Houston area. I wore a black bodysuit with a skirt adorned with blue triquetras, the trinity knot, stitched at the end — a staple symbol of Irish history. Studying…
Anyone who tells you about the vast silence of the open ocean has clearly never watched a parrotfish eat. I floated above the bright blues, greens, and pinks as they darted past me in and out of coral avenues, noticing…
Arriving in Barcelona, Spain, I expected to notice the obvious cultural differences first, such as language, food, architecture, and daily routines. What I didn’t expect was that one of my earliest introductions to Catalan culture would come from a small, humorous figurine…
Being in Australia for my first-ever study abroad program has been a life-changing experience, immersing me in a new culture and letting me meet knowledgeable and incredible locals every day! Specifically, I’m participating in the “Politics of Protecting the Great Barrier Reef” program,…
Studying abroad is often described as a once-in-a-lifetime experience full of new places, people, and perspectives. In the midst of preparing for this exciting experience, from submitting applications to sorting out housing, applying for visas, making travel arrangements, and so on,…
One of the first and most important concepts American Sign Language students learn about is “immersion”: full, active commitment to the signing world. In ASL education, immersion means more than simply learning to sign — it requires engagement with the…