Sampling Various Parts of Japan
Studying abroad in Tokyo as a Global Ambassador at The University of Texas at Austin means having an idea of what to write for your blog post and then completely changing it up the day of in response to yet…
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Inspiring Longhorns to Explore the World
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Through the Viewfinder: Learning to Slow Down in Japan
Japan can feel like it is always moving forward. The packed morning trains, crowded crosswalks, and tightly filled schedules create a rhythm where stopping can almost feel like falling behind. There is an energy to it that is exciting, but also overwhelming…
Small Joys in a City as Big as Tokyo
Tokyo, without a doubt, has everything you’re looking for. It’s just a matter of where and when. Apparently, finding salt is quite the challenge. My exchange friends and I went grocery shopping, and none of us could find it in the supermarket. Only pepper.…
Narrowing Down Your Study Abroad Opportunities
Happy end of the semester! After nearly four months in Pamplona, Spain, here are some pragmatic factors I wish I had considered before choosing my program and how to make the most of it! Choosing Your Trip If you know that you…
New Folks—Who is this? Managing Cross-Cultural Ideas with a Host Family
Living with a host family offers an unparalleled opportunity to experience a new culture and to practice a new language, but it can also seem daunting. Living in a new country comes with navigating new spaces, unfamiliar languages, and different cultural expectations,…
Homesickness While You’re Abroad: Finding Comfort Far from Home
Studying abroad is often described as exciting, transformative, and life-changing — and it truly is. But what people don’t always talk about as openly is homesickness. At some point, whether it’s during your first week or halfway through your program, you may feel that…
Letting the Wind Take Me: Beginnings in Taipei, Taiwan
Greetings from Taipei, Taiwan! I have now been in Taipei for a little over three weeks, and I am learning to balance my studies with time to explore all the exciting places this city has to offer. As a junior studying international relations,…
8282: A State of Mind Learned in the Heart of Seoul
How much should I know about South Korea before deciding to study abroad? Aside from K-pop culture growing in popularity and the expansion of Korean skin care and cosmetics into American markets, there are definitely a few more things you…
Your First-Year Guide to Studying Abroad
Starting your college career at The University of Texas at Austin means new classes, new friends, and a huge campus to explore. But there is another opportunity, which many students don’t realize they can start planning for right away: studying…