Category Colleges and Schools

All our stories from Education Abroad students participating in degree programs from UT Austin’s many colleges and schools.

An observation area overlooking the sea, port, beach and the Roman amphitheater.

A Successful Failure

Abroad and Beyond College of Natural Sciences Colleges and Schools Countries Exchange Programs Global Ambassador Spain

October 12, 2023

Last Saturday was a series of failures. I am spending the semester in Barcelona and after my first week of classes here, my friend and I tried to buy tickets for a trip to Tarragona for the weekend. The trip…

View from the plane of the sunrise. There are hues of deep blue, purple and pink.

Morocco: Part 2

Abroad and Beyond College of Liberal Arts Colleges and Schools Countries Exchange Programs Global Ambassador Morocco

October 10, 2023

Five years ago, during one life-changing month, I fell completely in love with this country. It was particularly transformative because it was my first time flying on a plane, solo traveling and traveling outside the country. I discovered a place…

Scenic view from the top turret of Conwy Castle in Conwy, Wales, showcasing the historic architecture, stone walls, and picturesque landscape

Finding Adventure

College of Natural Sciences Colleges and Schools Countries England Exchange Programs Global Ambassador United Kingdom

September 28, 2023

I have always been a person who is up for adventure. I’m the type of person who says, “Yes!” to everything and fully believes that life gets exciting the moment you leave your comfort zone. The past month has held…

An old, charming building in Paris with a beautiful garden in front. A pebble walkway with iron picnic tables and chairs leads through the garden, adding to the rustic charm of the scene.

Paris, “Je T’Aime” and Leaving Home

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

September 26, 2023

After years of planning and hours upon hours of packing, I am in Paris, France. I have been anticipating my study abroad experience for the past three years. Even before then, for the longest time, it had been my dream to…

A woman stands in a park in front of a pond with many trees and a city skyline in the background.

First Impressions of “Ilha Formosa,” the Beautiful Island of Taiwan

China College of Liberal Arts College of Natural Sciences Colleges and Schools Countries Exchange Programs Global Ambassador Taiwan

September 21, 2023

In the heart of East Asia lies Taiwan, historically known as “Ilha Formosa” or “The Beautiful Island” by 16th-century Portuguese explorers. This island nation serves as a melting pot of cultures and technological innovations. During my stay in Taiwan’s largest…

A night picture of large, ornate lanterns light up at night

Create Your Own Possibilities

Colleges and Schools Countries Exchange Programs Global Ambassador Moody College of Communication Singapore

September 14, 2023

If you told me freshman year that I would be living in Singapore for a semester during my senior year, I wouldn’t have believed it. Picture my freshman year starting amidst the swirling chaos of the COVID-19 pandemic, Zoom calls…

Students posing in front of the Eiffel Tower during the sunrise in Paris.

A Move to Paris

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

September 12, 2023

A fear of leaving home, of language barriers, of making new friends and of meeting new people. Every single day. These are a few fears that would overtake me before I moved abroad. When I arrived in Paris, I had…

Partly cloudy skies on a blue, sunny day in Australia. A coastline is in the background as shrubs and greenery with pink, red, and yellow flowers are in the foreground.

From Australia to America: Cross-Ocean Communication

Abroad and Beyond Australia Colleges and Schools Countries Exchange Programs Global Ambassador School of Architecture

September 8, 2023

I write this post from Seven Mile Beach National Park in Gerroa, Australia. I have no cell service and highly unreliable cellular data, essentially off-grid. Most other times I wouldn’t mind a getaway to nature, especially one that involves two…

Bridging Boundaries: A Transformative Journey from Houston to Tel Aviv

College of Liberal Arts Colleges and Schools Countries Global Ambassador Global Career Launch Internships Abroad Israel Summer Programs

August 25, 2023

As an American student, I always dreamed of experiencing life beyond the familiar borders of my homeland. Little did I know that my summer internship in Tel Aviv would not only provide me with a chance to explore a new…