An Irish Hello
As I looked out the plane window at the beginnings of Ireland, I couldn’t help but feel a sense of apprehension. Studying in Ireland had been a talking point for me during the past two semesters, and it had always felt so…
UT Education Abroad Blog
Inspiring Longhorns to Explore the World
UT Education Abroad Blog
Inspiring Longhorns to Explore the World
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Amo Madrid
This past semester, I had the privilege of studying abroad at IE University in Madrid, Spain. Over the last six months, immersing myself in a new culture has taught me so much about adaptability and personal growth. Academically, I focused…
Beyond the Forty Acres: A Semester of Discovery Across Cultures
Some of the most meaningful learning happens when we step beyond what is familiar. For me, that meant leaving Texas and the Forty Acres for a semester abroad in Europe. The University of Texas at Austin has shaped so much of…
From Austin to Everywhere
When I decided to study abroad, I knew I wanted to emphasize the “abroad” aspect. What I didn’t anticipate was just how manageable it would be to turn that goal into reality. Based in Athens, I’ve spent nearly every weekend in a new place, a concept…
Ceilidhs, Castles, and Coming Home to Myself
I Am More Resilient Than I Thought I am a first-generation Hispanic woman who never imagined that an educational path could intertwine so seamlessly with my love for travel. My journey of self-discovery began long before I boarded the plane…
Creating New Connections
When I first arrived in Korea, I knew I was in for an adventure. What I didn’t expect was how cool it would be to meet people from so many different places, each with their own stories, cultures, and aspirations.…
G’days and Thinking in New Ways
I’m staring outside at a lifted Chevy Silverado 4×4 truck baking in the steaming Texas sun. It’s 6:16 p.m. and feels like 100 degrees outside. Everyone in this Starbucks works silently on their devices, occasionally looking up into the abyss…
A Home Away From Home: Looking Back on My Time in Florence, Italy
It’s funny how your perception of a place can feel so solid and real, yet be turned on its head so quickly. I visited Florence, Italy, for the first time the summer after fourth grade, and I returned this summer…
Study Abroad: Letters to My Past and Future Self
Why? For as long as I can remember, I have had dreams of leaving. I have always romanticized the idea of packing my life into boxes and introducing myself to the world. I wanted streets in different languages to know…