Inspiring Longhorns to Explore the World
Inspiring Longhorns to Explore the World
Reflections on specific experiences from our Peer Advisors that truly made their trip unique.
When I decided to study abroad, I knew it would be a big change. I had always wanted to travel somewhere and explore a new environment. For me, traveling alone for the first time wasn’t scary; it was the first time I had ever…
This past summer, I lived and interned in Mindo, Ecuador, for five weeks through the faculty-led Global Career Launch (GCL) “Solutions to Global Challenges in a Time of Transition.” I embarked on this cloud forest journey with a cohort of eight other…
When I first thought about studying abroad as a nursing student, it did not feel realistic. My schedule already felt full of prerequisite courses, volunteering, and trying to stay on track to start clinicals. It can feel like there is no room to…
Deep within the iMessage archives, thousands of group travel plans lie abandoned, killed by scheduling conflicts, logistical challenges, and budget disputes. But those group chat dreams don’t have to go abandoned… consider studying abroad! Going Abroad with Friends You absolutely can go abroad with friends;…
Did you know that Spain has been inhabited since the Paleolithic era? Spain has a long and incredibly rich history encompassing massive shifts in kingdoms, religions, and culture. This has shaped the nation’s cultural identity and left fascinating relics all…
After taking the opportunity to study abroad once, I have spent a lot of time thinking about where I would go if I had the chance to do it again. My first experience taught me how much you can grow…
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,…
Living with a host family offers an unparalleled opportunity to experience a new culture and to practice a new language, but it can also seem daunting. Living in a new country comes with navigating new spaces, unfamiliar languages, and different cultural expectations,…
If you’re wondering how many items to bring for your study abroad program and are worried you’ll bring too much (or too little), don’t worry! I have been in your shoes before, and from experience, I can attest to how much is…