Found in Translation
As an incoming freshman in college, there were a lot of things I didn’t know: a new country, a language barrier, and a city full of unfamiliar faces. I was convinced I would be a complete mess. Take laundry, for…
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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.
New Adventures and New Perspectives
In just a few days, I will be finishing my second month studying abroad in Australia — andwhat an eventful two months it has been. From whale watching and coastal hikes to innercity weekend markets and delicious street food, I…
Winter in July
Stepping off the plane in Sydney, I was greeted with a blast of unexpectedly cold air. I knew thatthe seasons were flipped in the Southern Hemisphere, but wearing a coat in July just feltfundamentally wrong. This moment was a jarringly…
All Crossroads Lead to Rome
Rome, the city that saw empires rise and fall, the city that bore monuments for millennia, never rushed me. The days went fast, the sun burned hard, but the dinners were long, the movies plentiful, and the rounds of Uno…
I Didn’t Grow Up Here, But I Grew Here: Lessons From Singapore
As I sat in Changi Airport in Singapore waiting for my flight back home, the words “I can’t believe it” echoed in my head. I relived the past few weeks in my mind, scrolling through my camera roll: the busy…
First-Gen Study Abroad is Possible!
Hi, friends! My name is Lynda, and I’m writing to you from London. I’ve been here for two months and have endless stories to share. First-Gen Student I was raised in a small town in Mexico, and at 16, I…
Bridging Academics and Culture: My Journey at Fudan University
Hi, I’m Xiuqiang Deng, a dual major in economics and sociology from The University of Texas at Austin. I’m currently studying at Fudan University in Shanghai, China, as part of the Texas Global Education Abroad program. In this post, I’ll…
The Gift of Friendships Abroad
“Tekrardan merhaba” — hello once again! Disclaimer: Google Translate and a very kind friend contributed to the translation of the previous sentence, as my Turkish is regrettably still “iyi değil” (not up to par). It’s apt that my friend so thoughtfully…
Learning to Find Comfort in the Cold
I’ve only been in London for a month, but every Londoner I’ve met seems equally exasperated by the near-constant cloud cover. I’ve made small talk with my professors and the man selling fresh scones, giggling as they lament the shifting…