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.

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Discovering South Korea

College of Liberal Arts Colleges and Schools Countries Exchange Programs Global Ambassador South Korea Summer Programs

August 16, 2023

Leaving home changes you. After deciding to leave Brazil to study in Texas, I learned that changing our environment can shape who we are, the decisions we make and the people we strive to be. And now, my decision to…

A small, handmade boat floats on top of still water. Dark grey mountains stand tall in the background behind a cloudy sky.

Shanghai Serenade

Abroad and Beyond China College of Liberal Arts Colleges and Schools Countries Exchange Programs Global Ambassador Summer Programs

August 3, 2023

After six long years and a global pandemic, I was back in China. I arrived in Shanghai two days before my academic program began to get adjusted to the city that I would call home for the summer. East China…

Four students dressed in casual clothing pose in front of a temple in Kyoto. The temple is red and has a traditional Japanese style roof.

It’s Okay to Slow Down

Colleges and Schools Countries Exchange Programs Global Ambassador Japan Moody College of Communication Summer Programs

June 15, 2023
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I have about two months left in my exchange program in Japan, and I’ve already been here for two months. Coming from immigrant parents and growing up in a small border town, I would have never thought I’d be studying…

Beauty in Every Corner

College of Liberal Arts Colleges and Schools Countries Exchange Programs Global Ambassador Japan Summer Programs

June 8, 2023
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High on mountain peaks, I gazed and longed to linger, admiring cherry blossoms. How the ceaseless winds must be caressing them now. This poem, written in the Heian period by an anonymous…

Students smiling while posing with taekwondo instructor while holding up certificates.

What Makes You Special?

College of Liberal Arts Colleges and Schools Countries Exchange Programs Global Ambassador South Korea

May 16, 2023
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As the lovely cherry blossoms have gently taken flight with the breeze, I face the harsh reality that my time in South Korea is, unfortunately, not going to last forever. I’ve made amazing and unforgettable friends who have made me…

Sunset over dusty dark blue and grey mountains sit behind a bed of clouds.

Finding My Pace

College of Liberal Arts Colleges and Schools Countries Exchange Programs Global Ambassador Taiwan

May 11, 2023
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I have been in Taiwan for three months now. As I reflect on the past two months, I realized they have taught me a lot about endurance and joy. Through the overwhelming and stressful moments, I learned to not let…

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Shifting My Personal Focus

College of Natural Sciences Colleges and Schools Countries Exchange Programs Global Ambassador Mexico

May 9, 2023
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Last December, I had a scare that almost prevented me from going abroad: In order to get acceptance from my international university, I had to send a copy of my passport. I had applied for renewal a couple months before,…

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Responsibility Abroad

College of Natural Sciences Colleges and Schools Countries Exchange Programs Global Ambassador New Zealand

April 21, 2023
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I have a funny relationship with responsibility. I don’t have a planner, I arrive late to mostly everything and I procrastinate fastidiously. I allot just enough downtime to be punctual, then miss the mark because of a misplaced wallet hunt…

A group of smiling students posing on a bridge at night with vibrant red neon lights illuminating the background.

Irish Classrooms: What I’ve Gained

College of Liberal Arts Colleges and Schools Countries Exchange Programs Global Ambassador Ireland

April 19, 2023
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When I get home from studying abroad, I know what questions to expect: “Where did you go?” “How was the food?” “What about the weather?” I’m happy to answer all of them, but I’m also eager to talk about an…