Inspiring Longhorns to Explore the World
Inspiring Longhorns to Explore the World
How much should I know about South Korea before deciding to study abroad? Aside from K-pop culture growing in popularity and the expansion of Korean skin care and cosmetics into American markets, there are definitely a few more things you…
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.…
When I first landed in Korea, it felt unreal. I kept reminding myself, “Ana, you really are here!” The streets, the sounds, the smells, and the way people interacted — everything was new. Walking around the city became my favorite…
Writing to you from a 24-hour cafe in Sinchon, I’m here to talk about my experience having been at Yonsei University for one month. I’ll be honest, this isn’t my first time studying here. As a proud alum of the…
It’s inevitable, every new beginning must come to an end. Now, as our program comes to an end, I want to use this blog as an opportunity to reflect on the second half of this experience and the overall insights…
After being stuck in the Shanghai airport for 14 hours, I finally arrived in Osaka. It’s a nice city, but this is not my destination; mine is Kyoto. A quick 90-minute drive later, I was there — a place I…
A Song, A Walk, A Memory One evening, after wrapping up a lively Spanish club meeting, I was walking back to my dorm when a familiar song started playing through my headphones: “EVERYTHING” by The Black Skirts. I first discovered…
A Dream I Never Thought Possible As the plane touched down at Incheon International Airport, a flood of memories from my school days at Kerens ISD and la Escuela Primaria Pánfilo Natera washed over me. I thought of the afternoons…
I’ve been in South Korea for three months and have had life-changing experiences. I can still remember the anxiety that consumed me as I stepped foot off the plane. Will South Korea be different from what I imagined? How will…