Category Global Ambassador

Global Ambassadors are Education Abroad representatives selected each semester to share stories about their education abroad experiences and encourage others to study abroad.

Students posing in front of the Eiffel Tower during the sunrise in Paris.

A Move to Paris

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

September 12, 2023

A fear of leaving home, of language barriers, of making new friends and of meeting new people. Every single day. These are a few fears that would overtake me before I moved abroad. When I arrived in Paris, I had…

Partly cloudy skies on a blue, sunny day in Australia. A coastline is in the background as shrubs and greenery with pink, red, and yellow flowers are in the foreground.

From Australia to America: Cross-Ocean Communication

Abroad and Beyond Australia Colleges and Schools Countries Exchange Programs Global Ambassador School of Architecture

September 8, 2023

I write this post from Seven Mile Beach National Park in Gerroa, Australia. I have no cell service and highly unreliable cellular data, essentially off-grid. Most other times I wouldn’t mind a getaway to nature, especially one that involves two…

Bridging Boundaries: A Transformative Journey from Houston to Tel Aviv

College of Liberal Arts Colleges and Schools Countries Global Ambassador Global Career Launch Internships Abroad Israel Summer Programs

August 25, 2023

As an American student, I always dreamed of experiencing life beyond the familiar borders of my homeland. Little did I know that my summer internship in Tel Aviv would not only provide me with a chance to explore a new…

Glimpses of Guatemala

College of Liberal Arts Colleges and Schools Countries Faculty-Led Programs Global Ambassador Guatemala Summer Programs

August 23, 2023

As my first month in Antigua, Guatemala comes to an end, I find myself strolling down memory lane, reminiscing about the magical moments I’ve experienced. From my initial footsteps on the charming cobblestone streets to the splashes of water from…

The back of a woman during their walk down a paved sidewalk with many trees lining the walkway. The woman wears a traditional Korean skirt and holds a black umbrella.

The End of An Age: Turning 20 in Korea

Abroad and Beyond Affiliated Programs College of Liberal Arts Colleges and Schools Countries Global Ambassador South Korea Summer Programs

August 18, 2023

Three days after I landed in Seoul, the populace around me suddenly became a couple of years younger. In South Korea, you are considered to be 1 on the day of your birth, and you continue to gain a year…

A large green mountain stands tall in the back of a green area with many trees and short grass.

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 group of students smile while posing for a group photo in front of a wall that reads "inspire. empower. elevate."

Africa Is Now

College of Liberal Arts Colleges and Schools Countries Global Ambassador Global Career Launch Internships Abroad Senegal

August 11, 2023

About halfway through my internship program, I became overwhelmed by countless power outages, a variety of native bugs, the inescapable Senegalese heat and frustrating language barriers. My second summer class had also started, and my days felt long and dreadful. …

The inside of a residential home has a titled porch that is covered by a roof and welcomes visitors before entering the door of a cream colored, one-story house.

Buen Provecho

College of Liberal Arts Colleges and Schools Countries Faculty-Led Programs Global Ambassador Guatemala Summer Programs

August 4, 2023

“¡Buen provecho!” exclaimed Doña Dilia, my homestay mom, as she served us a steaming bowl of vegetable soup and a plate of tamales. The genuine warmth in her voice and the twinkle in her eyes encapsulated the essence of Guatemalan…

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…