One Suitcase, Two Journeys
The first time I came to Spain, I packed one suitcase for one month. The second time, I packed one suitcase for life. I didn’t know it then, but the suitcase I carried to Seville as a high school exchange student would…
UT Education Abroad Blog
Inspiring Longhorns to Explore the World
UT Education Abroad Blog
Inspiring Longhorns to Explore the World
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Studying Abroad as a Pre-Med or Nursing Student: How to Make It Work
When I first thought about studying abroad as a nursing student, it did not feel realistic. My schedule already felt full of prerequisite courses, volunteering, and trying to stay on track to start clinicals. It can feel like there is no room to…
Summer in Spain
Pre-Spain As a first-generation student, I knew I had to be the first in my family to graduate from college and get a career. This means that I’ve always taken my academics seriously here at The University of Texas at Austin. By…
Six Spectacular Experiences in Santander
When I told people I was studying abroad in Santander, Spain, this summer, they frequently asked about the larger cities, such as Madrid and Barcelona, which are more common destinations for students. Although less well-known, the city of Santander has plenty to…
Friends Abroad: Old and New!
Deep within the iMessage archives, thousands of group travel plans lie abandoned, killed by scheduling conflicts, logistical challenges, and budget disputes. But those group chat dreams don’t have to go abandoned… consider studying abroad! Going Abroad with Friends You absolutely can go abroad with friends;…
The Details That Change Everything
A single misplaced word in a residency filing can change what happens to someone’s entire life plan. That was one of the first lessons my internship taught me, and it’s the one I keep returning to. This summer, I worked as a legal…
Spain Without Pain: Embracing the Uncomfortable
Studying biology and French at The University of Texas at Austin is a dream come true. I’ve developed so much as a person over the past two years as a Longhorn. However, I recently caught myself running in the rat race of…
The Beauty of Lingering: A Spanish Secret to Connection and Fulfillment
I have many times received — and never quite understood — the advice to “slow down” and “take a breath.” To me, this has always seemed like a waste of time and energy, a fake solution I was sold to fix…
Walking the Edge: Finding Community Along the Coast
I distinctly remember my first official day of my program. I walked out of my hotel room after dropping off my bags and walked down the stairs to meet a couple of other students who had arrived earlier. Despite knowing…