Inspiring Longhorns to Explore the World
Inspiring Longhorns to Explore the World
May Term are faculty-led programs that are offered around the world and range from three to 10 weeks. On these programs, you are part of a group of UT students who take a course abroad taught by a UT faculty member.
Before I could even introduce myself, I was asked a simple question: “B’sukar aw bla sukr?” (With sugar or without?) Every morning in Rabat, Morocco, began with a glass of atay (tea), and every evening seemed to end the same way. Before I ever finished one…
Nine years ago, I attended an Irish dance competition in the Houston area. I wore a black bodysuit with a skirt adorned with blue triquetras, the trinity knot, stitched at the end — a staple symbol of Irish history. Studying…
Anyone who tells you about the vast silence of the open ocean has clearly never watched a parrotfish eat. I floated above the bright blues, greens, and pinks as they darted past me in and out of coral avenues, noticing…
Studying abroad is often described as a once-in-a-lifetime experience full of new places, people, and perspectives. In the midst of preparing for this exciting experience, from submitting applications to sorting out housing, applying for visas, making travel arrangements, and so on,…
Adventure has always brought me a lot of satisfaction. I love exploring new places, trying new things, and putting myself in situations where I can learn from new experiences. One quote that has always stuck with me is from the movie Up:…
I’ve been living in Dublin, Ireland, for nearly three weeks now. While I wouldn’t necessarily call myself a fully integrated member of Irish society, I no longer walk slowly or stand in the middle of busy sidewalks, I rarely use Google Maps, and I…
I’ve always felt conflicted about visiting Thailand. On one hand, my favorite animals in the whole world are elephants — one of the most recognizable symbols in Thailand. However, I am also allergic to peanuts — one of Thailand’s most recognizable foods. But…
Hi! My name is Kamin, and I’m currently in Sicily, Italy, learning about the Mediterranean diet. The program I’m in is a coordinated program between the nutrition and classics departments at The University of Texas at Austin, where we are…
Since starting my study abroad in London through the “Social Justice and Social Change: A Critical International Perspective” course, I have been asked many times, “Why are you studying abroad in the United Kingdom? Aren’t you from here?” I was born in…