Inspiring Longhorns to Explore the World
Inspiring Longhorns to Explore the World
During this faculty-led trip to Ireland, my friends have pointed out that I must say, “I love this country” at least five times a day. Honestly, they’re right. Studying abroad has brought me so much joy. The air feels lighter…
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…
Since arriving in Japan, everything seems new and different. I never thought I would find myself living and studying a language in a country on the other side of the world. Getting off the plane, I immediately realized that even…
Reflecting on Where I Am I’m just about at the two-month mark of my semester abroad in Edinburgh, Scotland, and each day, I still walk around slightly dumbfounded at my new reality. Thinking back to a year ago, I did…
The moment I landed at Changi Airport after a 24-hour flight with two suitcases in the pouring rain, I knew my life was rapidly changing. After hours of running around the city for an eSIM card and a pillow, it…
After two and a half years as an undergraduate at The University of Texas at Austin, I finally felt like I’d adjusted to being a Longhorn. Now that I’m studying abroad in Paris, I’m starting the process of adapting to…
Hello! I’m happy to share that I completed my first two weeks of school in Madrid. The initial days were fascinating. Before moving to Spain, I had never ridden the metro on my own — let alone daily. At first,…
It was hard for me to get excited about my upcoming semester abroad during the weeks leading up to my departure. I had never been to Europe, so I had no idea what to expect. I was afraid of putting…
Arriving in Edinburgh felt like stepping into a gothic snow globe. Now, two short weeks later, that feeling hasn’t faded, and I’m confident it will stay with me for the next five months. With its medieval architecture and shadowy cobblestone…