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.

Three shadows jump up while holding hands and on the beach as the sun sets.

Letting Go of Staying Dry in Panama

Abroad and Beyond College of Natural Sciences Colleges and Schools Costa Rica Countries Global Ambassador Panama

November 30, 2023

There is a point while living abroad where you have to give up on dry feet and let your socks get wet. Metaphorically, this means that there have been many points where I have had to step out of my…

Wooden signs in Arabic facing two different ways on a highway overlooking a clear, blue sky and an ocean.

Tangier and Chefchaouen: Morocco’s Hidden Gems

Abroad and Beyond Affiliated Programs College of Liberal Arts Colleges and Schools Countries Global Ambassador Morocco

November 16, 2023

Wow. It doesn’t even feel like it’s been two months, but this semester has flown by. I genuinely feel like I’ve seen more of Morocco than I have seen of my home state of Texas. The classes I’m taking through…

The busy night streets of Bangkok show people walking around a brightly lit city center with neon building signs.

Embracing the Unknown

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

November 13, 2023

Studying abroad is stepping into a whirlwind of emotions. It’s an exhilarating rollercoaster of adventures and self-discovery. It’s a journey that promises growth, new experiences and countless memories. Yet in the midst of this exciting expedition, there are moments when…

A caled version of the exterior of the Hogwarts castle at Harry Potter Studios in London is lit in hues of dark blue and black. The building is snowy and looks like a magical winter wonderland.

Building Friendships in Britain

Abroad and Beyond College of Natural Sciences Colleges and Schools Countries England Exchange Programs Global Ambassador United Kingdom

November 10, 2023

One month into classes in a new country and I’ve never been in a more different school environment. Classes are almost every day, but I only have one or two daily. Instead of weekly homework assignments, I do a few…

Two students stand back to back with one arm up in the air drawing the attention to the Eiffel Tower behind them while on a busy street in Paris.

One Day at a Time

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

October 31, 2023

From Brussels to Barcelona and Amsterdam to Rome. A couple of hours by train is all it takes to travel from one country to another. Our weekends consist of booking last-minute trips to neighboring countries and putting together enough money…

The skyline of Sydney, Australia at sunset illuminates hues of orange, yellow, and red against a partly-cloudy sky.

Expectations, Reality and Surprises of Australia

Australia Colleges and Schools Countries Global Ambassador New Zealand School of Architecture

October 26, 2023
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Expectations (Myths) 1. There Are Wild Animals Roaming the Streets I have been here nearly three months and have yet to see a kangaroo, a koala, a scorpion or a snake. This is partly because I still need to visit…

A sea of red flags is taken from the bottom up.

Celebrating Taiwan’s National Holiday

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

October 24, 2023

On October 10, Taiwan bursts into vibrant celebrations for “國慶日,” or National Day. This day commemorates the Wuchang Uprising of 1911 that heralded the end of China’s Qing Dynasty and paved the way for establishing the Republic of China. The…

A student wearing a blue UT t-shirt kneels while overlooking ancient ruins.

Faculty-Led Program in Guatemala and Belize

Abroad and Beyond Belize Countries Faculty-Led Programs Global Ambassador Guatemala May Term Summer Programs

October 20, 2023

Living and working near a UNESCO World Heritage Site, learning the Mayan history through first-hand experience with stunning archaeological sites, understanding colonial influence through renowned museums and traveling throughout two of Central America’s most culturally and environmentally rich nations. All…

Student in blue raincoat capturing a photo at the base of a waterfall.

Finding Peace in Fast-Paced Panama

Abroad and Beyond College of Natural Sciences Colleges and Schools Costa Rica Countries Exchange Programs Global Ambassador Panama

October 18, 2023

A picture is worth a thousand words, but a moment is worth a lifetime. There have been so many moments since arriving in Panama during which I must pause and fully absorb my surroundings, snapshotting my experiences like photos in…