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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Inspiring Longhorns to Explore the World
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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…
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,…
La Dolce Vita…Eventually!
I think, like a lot of people, I came abroad in search of something: clarity, a change of scenery, or maybe, dare I say, a version of myself that felt a little more certain. The typical romantic outlook on what life could…
Oxfordian Insights
Hi from Oxford! I’ve been studying abroad at Hertford College, University of Oxford, for about 6 months now. Initially, I was here for only one semester, but I ultimately decided to extend my stay and remain for the whole academic year. If you are…
It Will Be Imperfect —and Yet, It Is All Worth It
Greetings, y’all! Wow, it has been too long since I’ve had the opportunity to greet my fellow Longhorns. I’ve spent nearly two months adjusting to student life at the University of Navarra (UNAV) in Pamplona, Spain — and now I…
Be Where Your Feet Are: Lessons Learned During My First Month in Madrid
On February 5, I officially marked the end of my first month studying here in Madrid. The past month has been filled with adventure, lessons, character building, incredible people and experiences, and I wouldn’t change a thing. Every missed metro,…
I Can’t Believe Double-Decker Busses Are Real
I’ve been in London for about half a month now, and if I am being honest, it’s been one of the most surreal experiences of my life. Being here has taught me so much about myself and the world around…