Living the Dream
“I want to participate in the program at Oxford where students compare race and education in the U.K. and U.S. because it will give me a more sophisticated perspective on educational theory.” I wrote those words in October of 2022…
UT Education Abroad Blog
Inspiring Longhorns to Explore the World
UT Education Abroad Blog
Inspiring Longhorns to Explore the World
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From Flatmates to Friends: Building Friendships Across Cultures
Studying abroad is often described as a once-in-a-lifetime experience full of new places, people, and perspectives. In the midst of preparing for this exciting experience, from submitting applications to sorting out housing, applying for visas, making travel arrangements, and so on,…
Adventure is Out There!
Adventure has always brought me a lot of satisfaction. I love exploring new places, trying new things, and putting myself in situations where I can learn from new experiences. One quote that has always stuck with me is from the movie Up:…
Adapting to the Unique Experience of Studying Abroad in the Country You’re From
Since starting my study abroad in London through the “Social Justice and Social Change: A Critical International Perspective” course, I have been asked many times, “Why are you studying abroad in the United Kingdom? Aren’t you from here?” I was born in…
Critically Analyzing Myself Abroad
When I decided to go abroad to study social work in the United Kingdom, I never thought the biggest thing I would be doing would be self-reflection. Each day, our class participates in two activities, ranging from archival tours to scavenger hunts.…
Stop and Smell the Peonies: Embracing the Unfamiliar While Abroad
Being a first-generation college student typically comes with its own challenges in navigating the college system, from the initial university application to making the decision to study abroad. Embarking on this journey as the first in my family to study abroad has…
Cash or Card? Grocery Shopping Abroad
Hey Longhorns! One of my favorite things about going abroad is exploring local grocery stores and comparing them to ones back home. Grocery shopping is like a window into culture, showing how a society lives and eats. Texans are familiar…
I Hope Every Version of Me Finds Its Way Back Here
Six months. That’s all the time I have in England. And somehow, I’m already halfway through it. At 19, I left my family and packed my whole life into a suitcase. At first, I was scared. I didn’t know anyone, I didn’t know how the train stations worked,…
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…