Inspiring Longhorns to Explore the World
Inspiring Longhorns to Explore the World
PRE-DEPARTURE STATS Anyone preparing to study abroad is familiar with this question: Where should I go? In response, people such as myself, other peer advisors, and your program coordinator will help guide you to your decision based on a variety…
To study abroad or not to study abroad is the question? Traveling to a foreign country might sound overwhelming, but once you hop on the plane there is no going back. For a matter of fact, you won’t want to come…
I have a huge fear of sharks. Some might call it irrational, and honestly, I would probably agree. But somehow, despite the strong (and valid) association between Australia and sharks, I ended up studying abroad in Sydney. You see, I…
A common problem students encounter when planning a semester abroad is deciding where to go. It sounds simple, but when you mix curiosity and wanderlust with the multitude of options UT offers, it often becomes a difficult decision. Maybe you’re a travel nut,…
Horns meet World. World meet Alex. Alex is a junior Corporate Communications major and is spending her semester at the University of Melbourne in Australia. Her 6 weeks abroad so far have taught her that “it’s a humbling experience” and…
Horns meet World. World meet Anna-Marie. We’ve got an awesome blog developing right before our eyes! Anna-Marie Pratas is currently abroad at the University of Sydney, in Australia. Anna Says: “My appreciation of the vast variety of food available has…
Horns meet World. World meet Lauren. She’s a third-year English major and is currently living it up during her semester exchange at Pontificia Universidad Catolica in Lima, Peru. Lauren has been abroad for a month now and says about the experience…
Before setting out to Brazil to enjoy a semester abroad, I looked forward most to living the Brazilian culture. I was not aware that I was about to embark on a journey through which I would learn about other cultures, too. This semester,…
Relocating to a new country can disrupt one’s habits a bit. There are new places to see, work to be done, travel to be booked and delicious eats to taste. Students in my study abroad group often complained about getting…