Winter in July
Stepping off the plane in Sydney, I was greeted with a blast of unexpectedly cold air. I knew that the seasons were flipped in the Southern Hemisphere, but wearing a coat in July just felt fundamentally wrong. This moment was…
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
Oxford, London, and Live Theatre
Walking through the legendary streets of Oxford, England, I could not wipe the smile from my face. This university is home to significant history, amazing architecture, and gorgeous libraries. If you had told me when I got to UT that…
Things I Didn’t Know I Didn’t Know Until Studying Abroad
The plane doors had just closed, and it hit me — this was the first time I’d ever traveled alone. No family, no friends, just me and a plane ticket to Santander, Spain. I’d finished my first year at UT…
All Crossroads Lead to Rome
Rome, the city that saw empires rise and fall, the city that bore monuments for millennia, never rushed me. The days went fast, the sun burned hard, but the dinners were long, the movies plentiful, and the rounds of Uno…
The Power of Pause: What Life in Durban Has Taught Me
It feels cliché to hear someone tell you to “stop and smell the roses.” It’s the kind of line you skim past in a self-help book, not something you’re actually going to do. I mean, I don’t have time for…
Seven Things to Do in Copenhagen: A Student’s Guide to a Splendid Week
#1: Sail the Canals of Copenhagen The first thing on this list is to spend time on the waters of Copenhagen. I did this particular activity twice, in two different ways, because I loved the experience of being near the…
Rooted in the Present, Inspired by the Past
As I watch the wildflowers sway in the summer breeze along Vienna’s walking paths, I find myself reflecting on the past few weeks — an experience filled with curiosity, challenge and connection. From listening to The Marriage of Figaro in…
Day in the Life in Copenhagen, Denmark
Hi everyone! My name is Aaryana Sharma, and I’m a rising senior majoring in psychology. I’m taking the course “Developmental Disorders” in Copenhagen, Denmark through the DIS affiliate program. Today, I’m going to walk you all through a day in…
Tears, Trains, and Matcha: Saying Goodbye to Kyoto
It’s inevitable, every new beginning must come to an end. Now, as our program comes to an end, I want to use this blog as an opportunity to reflect on the second half of this experience and the overall insights…