A Trip to Valparaíso
Hola todo el mundo! (Hello everyone!) My name is Elise Higgins and I am a UT Civil Engineering student currently studying abroad in Santiago, Chile! I have never been to South America before and I came here not knowing any…
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Inspiring Longhorns to Explore the World
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The Countdown Gets Closer…
I can’t believe it. I am going to live in Europe for four months. “Am I dreaming?” The anxiety kicks in, the excitement grows, and the goodbyes begin. I am Katherine Velez, an International Relations Student with a minor in…
“Nunca más” – Scars of History in Argentina
Hello Longhorns! My name is Joelean Hall and am starting my senior year studying abroad in Buenos Aires. I am majoring in International Relations and am taking classes at Torcuato Di Tella in Latin American international relations, regional politics as…
In Beijing, “Goodbye” is a Western Import or : From Hello to See You Again
在北京，“拜拜“ 是一个西方的进口货 或者: 从你好到再见 你好 To all those regular followers of the Global Ambassadors Blog out there who might have actually read and up until now still remember my first post, I owe you a brief redaction and apology.…
Santander Won my Heart
My name is Lisa and I’m an incoming sophomore studying biochemistry. My time in Santander is coming to an end, and I honestly only have beautiful things to say about this experience. I remember first applying for this program being…
Enjoy Being Abroad At Your Own Pace
When studying abroad in Spain, people usually expect to hear Barcelona or Madrid. For me however, it was Santander. Santander is the capital of Cantabria and is on the northern shore of Spain. When I first arrived, I was taken…
Embracing the Differences and Making Them Feel Like Home
Starting the summer of last year, my hopes of spending a summer in the bustling city of Seoul, South Korea were beginning to realize. I recall being unable to contain my excitement when my roommate and I, in idle conversation…
To Host Family or not to Host Family
In some study abroad programs you may have the option to decide between living in an apartment or with a host family. It can be a hard decision and one that can greatly affect your summer (or semester). I switched…
Cuba – A Once in a Lifetime Chance
Spending my last week in Santiago, more than 8 hours away from my original three-week stay in Havana, has me reminiscing about the extraordinary memories I’ve made. Cuba is definitely a must-see country for anyone who dreams of traveling and…