La Dolce Vita…Eventually!
I think, like a lot of people, I came abroad in search of something: clarity, a change of scenery, or maybe, dare I say, a version of myself that felt a little more certain. The typical romantic outlook on what life could…
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Inspiring Longhorns to Explore the World
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Inspiring Longhorns to Explore the World
Category Exchange Programs
Exchange programs are among the most affordable and beneficial study abroad options. On an exchange, you study at one of our more than 130 prestigious university partners abroad while paying UT tuition. You can take courses on almost any subject, while you study alongside local and international students.
Beyond the Forty Acres: A Semester of Discovery Across Cultures
Some of the most meaningful learning happens when we step beyond what is familiar. For me, that meant leaving Texas and the Forty Acres for a semester abroad in Europe. The University of Texas at Austin has shaped so much of…
From Austin to Everywhere
When I decided to study abroad, I knew I wanted to emphasize the “abroad” aspect. What I didn’t anticipate was just how manageable it would be to turn that goal into reality. Based in Athens, I’ve spent nearly every weekend in a new place, a concept…
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…
It Will Be Imperfect —and Yet, It Is All Worth It
Greetings, y’all! Wow, it has been too long since I’ve had the opportunity to greet my fellow Longhorns. I’ve spent nearly two months adjusting to student life at the University of Navarra (UNAV) in Pamplona, Spain — and now I…
Mom in Madrid
After my mom learned a work trip would bring her to London, she decided to come see me in Madrid. A quick, two-day visit, far out enough that I would probably live a thousand lives before she arrived. Thus, the…
Be Where Your Feet Are: Lessons Learned During My First Month in Madrid
On February 5, I officially marked the end of my first month studying here in Madrid. The past month has been filled with adventure, lessons, character building, incredible people and experiences, and I wouldn’t change a thing. Every missed metro,…
I Can’t Believe Double-Decker Busses Are Real
I’ve been in London for about half a month now, and if I am being honest, it’s been one of the most surreal experiences of my life. Being here has taught me so much about myself and the world around…