Disconnected
Bonjour, tout le monde! My name is Savannah Breedlove. I’m a third year IRG major writing to you now from a cat cafe (yes, it is exactly what it sounds like it is) in Reims, France- my home city for…
UT Education Abroad Blog
Inspiring Longhorns to Explore the World
UT Education Abroad Blog
Inspiring Longhorns to Explore the World
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.
Things to Know Before Arriving in Singapore
Hello! Greetings from Singapore! My name is Brandon Chan, and I’m a third-year marine biology and journalism major studying at the National University of Singapore (NUS). Singapore starts school a bit earlier than UT so I’ve been in the country…
Best Day Trips from Barcelona
As you start to familiarize yourself with a new city and grow your own comfort zone there, you start to want to branch out and visit close places. After 6 weeks in Barcelona, me and my friends have both explored…
Finding My Favorite Sites and Attractions in Berlin
Hey everyone! Just as a reminder, my name is Dominique Jeanpierre, and I’m a rising senior PR major who is currently interning in Berlin, Germany, for the summer. As I enter my last week in Berlin, I am truly finding…
Staying Afloat, Language by Immersion
Привет снова друзья! It’s been two weeks since I last wrote in and much has happened! Every day here is so packed with adventure, experiences, and new acquaintances and friends that one day feels like a mini-lifetime, and I’m loving…
Immer-Asian
I am a banana: yellow on the outside, white on the inside. This is a term often used to describe an ABC (American-born Chinese) or 华裔. We look Chinese, but we do not act Chinese. We have grown up assimilated…
Words of Wisdom
Today, our Maymester had our farewell dinner by the beach and said our final goodbyes. During this trip, I really made some lifelong friends, and I can’t wait to reunite with them when the school year starts back up this…
Goodbyes Aren’t Permanent
It was the second to last day before I was headed back to the United States. My time in London, England, was coming to a close and every moment felt bittersweet… I was going to miss my friends. I knew…
Some Days in My Life: Sicily Study Abroad
Every day in Sicily has brought a new adventure, loads of fun, and moments that will surely turn into precious memories. A day in the life blog post was bound to happen, right? I wanted to pick a “regular” day…