Living the Dream
“I want to participate in the program at Oxford where students compare race and education in the U.K. and U.S. because it will give me a more sophisticated perspective on educational theory.” I wrote those words in October of 2022…
UT Education Abroad Blog
Inspiring Longhorns to Explore the World
UT Education Abroad Blog
Inspiring Longhorns to Explore the World
Category Faculty-Led Programs
Faculty-led programs are offered around the world and range from three to 10 weeks. On these programs, you are part of a group of UT students who take a course abroad taught by a UT faculty member.
Finding My Way, Away from Home
Through studying and living abroad, I’ve learned to navigate uncomfortable and unfamiliar situations. This summer has been my first time leaving the United States, and my first time being somewhere where the language and customs are not the ones I was raised…
With Sugar or Without?
Before I could even introduce myself, I was asked a simple question: “B’sukar aw bla sukr?” (With sugar or without?) Every morning in Rabat, Morocco, began with a glass of atay (tea), and every evening seemed to end the same way. Before I ever finished one…
Identity Crises or Curiosity? What an Education Abroad Actually Does
Nine years ago, I attended an Irish dance competition in the Houston area. I wore a black bodysuit with a skirt adorned with blue triquetras, the trinity knot, stitched at the end — a staple symbol of Irish history. Studying…
A Lesson from the Great Barrier Reef
Anyone who tells you about the vast silence of the open ocean has clearly never watched a parrotfish eat. I floated above the bright blues, greens, and pinks as they darted past me in and out of coral avenues, noticing…
Learning Not to Take Everything Too Seriously: Lessons from El Caganer in Barcelona
Arriving in Barcelona, Spain, I expected to notice the obvious cultural differences first, such as language, food, architecture, and daily routines. What I didn’t expect was that one of my earliest introductions to Catalan culture would come from a small, humorous figurine…
Destination: Down Under
Being in Australia for my first-ever study abroad program has been a life-changing experience, immersing me in a new culture and letting me meet knowledgeable and incredible locals every day! Specifically, I’m participating in the “Politics of Protecting the Great Barrier Reef” program,…
From Flatmates to Friends: Building Friendships Across Cultures
Studying abroad is often described as a once-in-a-lifetime experience full of new places, people, and perspectives. In the midst of preparing for this exciting experience, from submitting applications to sorting out housing, applying for visas, making travel arrangements, and so on,…
Cultural Immersion: Travels Among the Deaf and Hearing Communities in France
One of the first and most important concepts American Sign Language students learn about is “immersion”: full, active commitment to the signing world. In ASL education, immersion means more than simply learning to sign — it requires engagement with the…