Inspiring Longhorns to Explore the World
Inspiring Longhorns to Explore the World
Global Ambassadors are Education Abroad representatives selected each semester to share stories about their education abroad experiences and encourage others to study abroad.
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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,…
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…
Adventure has always brought me a lot of satisfaction. I love exploring new places, trying new things, and putting myself in situations where I can learn from new experiences. One quote that has always stuck with me is from the movie Up:…
I’ve been living in Dublin, Ireland, for nearly three weeks now. While I wouldn’t necessarily call myself a fully integrated member of Irish society, I no longer walk slowly or stand in the middle of busy sidewalks, I rarely use Google Maps, and I…
I’ve always felt conflicted about visiting Thailand. On one hand, my favorite animals in the whole world are elephants — one of the most recognizable symbols in Thailand. However, I am also allergic to peanuts — one of Thailand’s most recognizable foods. But…