Category College of Liberal Arts

From One -burg to Another

College of Liberal Arts Colleges and Schools Countries Exchange Programs Germany Global Ambassador

October 10, 2022
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If there’s one thing you should know about me, it’s that I appreciate a good metaphor. I find it easier and more enticing to tell a story when you have a key idea — like a life lesson — to…

Montmartre sits on top of a hill in Paris's 18th arrandissement

My Semester in Paris, the Birthplace of Cabaret

College of Liberal Arts Colleges and Schools Countries Exchange Programs France Global Ambassador

September 26, 2022

Four weeks ago today, I dragged three overstuffed bags up four flights of stairs and dropped into a new life. After catching my breath, I took it all in: This cute apartment in historic Montmartre, the birthplace of cabaret, would…

Paradoxes Can Coexist

College of Liberal Arts Colleges and Schools Countries Exchange Programs France Global Ambassador

September 21, 2022

“I am washing my face before bed while a country is on fire. It feels dumb to wash my face and dumb not to. It has never been this way and it has always been this way. Someone has always…

Carol and a childhood friend visit the Mont des Artes

Questions I Hope to Have Answered by the End of My Stay in Europe’s Capital

Affiliated Programs Belgium College of Liberal Arts Colleges and Schools Countries Global Ambassador Moody College of Communication

September 19, 2022
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Currently, I’m in my fourth week of classes with the IFE (Institute for Field Education) program in Brussels, Belgium. So far, the classes I’ve taken regarding the history, culture, and urbanism of Brussels and Belgium have been incredibly interesting. As…

The Hardest Decisions Create the Greatest Outcomes

College of Liberal Arts Colleges and Schools Countries Exchange Programs Global Ambassador Mexico Moody College of Communication

September 16, 2022
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I’m going to be honest: the closer I got to my flight date to leave Texas and go to Mexico, the more I doubted I would board the plane. The summer was two months full of obstacles with registration, health…

Bicyclists and pedestrians enjoy the road next to the river Seine in Parisr

Le Début

College of Liberal Arts Colleges and Schools Countries Exchange Programs France Global Ambassador Moody College of Communication

September 9, 2022
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My study abroad experience in Paris is markedly divided into two sections. I moved here the first week of June – nearly three months prior to any official study abroad programming – and spent the summer establishing a routine: venturing…

Nighttime view of the university in Santander from Anthony's balcony

Reflections on Spain

College of Liberal Arts Colleges and Schools Countries Faculty-Led Programs Global Ambassador Spain Summer Programs

August 12, 2022

It’s another late night on my host mom’s balcony in Santander. With a complete view of the city and the public park, it gives the perfect opportunity to stop and relax after a long day or weekend of travel. Tonight,…

A group of interns smile and give peace signs outdoors at a cafe in Singapore

Take A Chance

College of Liberal Arts Colleges and Schools Countries Global Ambassador Internships Abroad Singapore

July 12, 2022
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After applying to The University of Texas at Austin in Fall 2019, I received a rejection letter and was instantly devastated. However, I applied to UT knowing about the possibility to appeal admissions decisions. I appealed and waited until April…

A group of students listen to a tour guide while gazing in front of them at the Spanish town and mountain range

Lessons in Santander

College of Liberal Arts Colleges and Schools Countries Faculty-Led Programs Global Ambassador Spain Summer Programs

July 1, 2022

Has it only been a little over a month in Spain? I cannot believe it. When my brother dropped me off at the airport in Houston for my flight to Santander, Spain, I only had one question: “Can I do…