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
Global Ambassador
What to Know About Studying Abroad in Mexico
I have had an amazing time studying abroad in Querétaro, Mexico. If you are interested at all in studying abroad, I say do it! Especially if you want to study abroad in Mexico. Here is what you should know before you start packing your bags: This vlog was submitted by Carleigh… read more
You’re braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think
Hi everyone! My name is Sarah Chavez and I am a second-year sport management major with a certificate in sports media currently partaking in the Sport and the International Olympic Committee Maymester in Lausanne, Switzerland. I learned about this program while taking a German sport and politics class this past… read more
Cuba Is Going to Show Me Many Splendid Things
Howdy! My name is Callie Blake and I am a third-year journalism major at The University of Texas at Austin. Three days from now, on June 2, I will be taking my first trip abroad to Havana, Cuba for an entire month! I’m excited, nervous, happy, and stressed all at… read more
Planes, Spain, and Cultural Strains
¡Hola a todos! My name is Cameron, I study biochemistry (pre-med) and I’m heading into my senior year at UT. This summer I will be interning in Barcelona at Hospital El Pilar, a private hospital in the city, with their international patient care division. I provide an extra layer of… read more
Why I Chose to Study Abroad in Querétaro, Mexico
This video captures my first few days in Santiago de Querétaro, Mexico. I am excited to share the start of my adventure with you as well as why I decided to study abroad. Hope you enjoy it! This vlog was submitted by Carleigh Newland (’20), government & theatre major,… read more
Introducing the First Class of Global Ambassadors
We know “what starts here changes the world,” but sometimes we miss out on witnessing how the world changes us. Study abroad opportunities at The University of Texas at Austin have a profound impact, both in shaping the almost 4,000 students who take their education abroad each year and in preparing those… read more
How to Go Abroad as a Pre-Health Student
Hello UT, my name is Katie! I’m a senior Biology major, but more importantly I’m a Pre-health student. I know many of you have questions about going abroad if you are Pre-health, and for good reason. There are a lot more things you must take into consideration during your undergraduate… read more
Traveling on a Budget
Horns meet World. World meet Katie Wagner. Katie is a Biology major at UT and and she spent six months studying abroad on the UPF Exchange program in Barcelona, Spain. Flights and trains and hostels! Oh my! Fear not, I have some tips for you that can relieve some of… read more
7 Secrets to a Cheap International Flight
Congratulations! You’ve been accepted to your dream study abroad program, and you feel the happiness and giddiness bubbling inside … until you start the search for plane tickets. It turns out, it’s not too cheap to fly to the other end of the world. But fear not! Here are a few… read more