A Love Letter to Magnetic Island
Just like everyone else, I stare off the edge of the boat. Sea breeze flittering through our hair, all eyes transfixed on the rock formation that sits just in front of us. As we ebb and flow with the wind,…
UT Education Abroad Blog
Inspiring Longhorns to Explore the World
UT Education Abroad Blog
Inspiring Longhorns to Explore the World
Category College of Liberal Arts
Critically Analyzing Myself Abroad
When I decided to go abroad to study social work in the United Kingdom, I never thought the biggest thing I would be doing would be self-reflection. Each day, our class participates in two activities, ranging from archival tours to scavenger hunts.…
Stop and Smell the Peonies: Embracing the Unfamiliar While Abroad
Being a first-generation college student typically comes with its own challenges in navigating the college system, from the initial university application to making the decision to study abroad. Embarking on this journey as the first in my family to study abroad has…
Greece: Finding Comfort in the Unknown
Greece is famous for many reasons: the Santorini blue-and-white houses, olive oil, and, of course, ancient ruins. Before coming here, I associated those kinds of things with Greece. But my time studying abroad here has made me realize Greece is…
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,…
Beyond Taipei: From Classroom to Journeys among Temples and Forests
Welcome back! I have just started my seventh week here in Taipei, Taiwan. The weeks have been flying by, and I remember it like it was yesterday. Arriving here, I was nervous but full of excitement and anticipation. Now at…
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…
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…