In some study abroad programs you may have the option to decide between living in an apartment or with a host family. It can be a hard decision and one that can greatly affect your summer (or semester). I switched from an apartment to a home-stay at the last second… read more
Global Ambassador
Gaining a New Perspective
¡Bon dia! My name is Cameron Goff and I study biochemistry at UT. In my first blog, I mentioned that I would be spending the summer working at a hospital here in Barcelona. However, I had only just begun my internship, so I only mentioned it in passing. Now, a… read more
Sustaining my Passion for Sustainability in Denmark
Hej fra Danmark! My name is Ryan Hammock and I am currently a junior majoring in Environmental Science and studying in Denmark this summer through DIS Copenhagen. So far, I have been studying in Copenhagen for over a month, where I have been able to see what life is like… read more
Cuba – A Once in a Lifetime Chance
Spending my last week in Santiago, more than 8 hours away from my original three-week stay in Havana, has me reminiscing about the extraordinary memories I’ve made. Cuba is definitely a must-see country for anyone who dreams of traveling and seeing the wonders of the world. This island has been… read more
La Magia Que Es México
Hola, hola! My name is Veronica Rivera, but I go by Vero for short! I’m originally from San Benito, Texas, which is a small town down the Rio Grande Valley and am the first in my family to go to college! This December, I’ll actually be graduating with a major… read more
A Longhorn’s Guide to Ecuador
Buenos dias! My name is Allie Schauer and I’m on the Nature, Society, and Sustainability Maymester in Ecuador. Today I’m writing you from Cuenca, Ecuador before our field trip to Cajas National Park. Everyone experiences travel in their own way, but here are four of my own personal tips that… read more
Cape Town Chronicles
My name is Lisa Marie Resendez, I am a third-year Corporate Communications/Communication & Leadership major. I am on the Urban Economic Development Maymester Study Abroad Program in Cape Town, South Africa. I chose this program because I was informed about it in the Black Power Movement class that Vice President… read more
The Colors of Ecuador
Hola from Ecuador! My name is Allie Schauer and I’m going into my third year of history and sustainability studies at the University of Texas. Today I write to you from Cuenca, Ecuador, while partaking in the Nature, Society, and Sustainability Maymester. Going into this adventure, I didn’t know much… read more
My Passion for Education Ignited in Shanghai
Ni hao, my name is Valerie Barboza and I am an upcoming junior studying Mathematics with a teaching certificate. I am spending eight weeks as an intern at the Huixin International Office in Shanghai, China, where I am one of two teachers to five amazing students (Derrick, Stark, John Deere,… read more
Exploring Sport Law in Switzerland
Ten days into my program and I feel like I’ve already done so much here in Switzerland. This past week I had orientation at UNIL (Université de Lausanne), my first sport law class, the first (of many) excursions, visited the botanical garden and spent a day at Lake Geneva. With… read more
