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
Global Ambassador
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
No language. No money. No problem!
This week we’ve put together a list of UT study abroad programs that: 1) do not have a foreign language requirement, and 2) are cheaper than staying at UT for the semester or summer. That’s right! You can actually save money by studying abroad! From Mexico City to Seoul, you could… read more
Eight Tips to Save Money Abroad
Travel isn’t cheap. It’s quite easy to swipe your credit card or dish out an unfamiliar currency while abroad, only to look at your account balance later with sheer horror. Studying abroad requires careful attention to money, but with a few tips, you can spend less and enjoy more. 1)… read more
The Ticket Masters: How to Buy a Plane Ticket
Step 1: Go into a private window (such as incognito on Chrome) to begin your search. Travel websites keep a log each time you visit their site to increase their prices. Keep in mind that searching for tickets on a Monday can often mean lower prices than if you try… read more