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.
Hey Longhorns! One of my favorite things about going abroad is exploring local grocery stores and comparing them to ones back home. Grocery shopping is like a window into culture, showing how a society lives and eats. Texans are familiar…
Starting your college career at The University of Texas at Austin means new classes, new friends, and a huge campus to explore. But there is another opportunity, which many students don’t realize they can start planning for right away: studying…
Congratulations on being accepted into a study abroad program in Spain! After going through the arduous process of applying and gaining admission to a program, students studying in Spain then face what seems to be an even more challenging application…
As an only child and the daughter of immigrant parents, studying abroad was a daunting idea for me. Especially since I had only completed my first semester of freshman year when I decided to apply. Everything around me felt big…
Before I dive in, I want to preface by saying that I’m writing this post from personal experience while studying abroad, combined with a lot of trial and error (and Google searches). If you’re preparing for your own study abroad…
When I first arrived in Paris, I felt a mix of excitement and apprehension. Every street was new, I was starting classes with unfamiliar faces, and every conversation in French was a challenge. I also found that I had a…
Connecting with Your International Peers Be Friendly at Orientations You’re in a new country. You might not know anyone, and you really want to make some friends. The good news is that everyone in the room is feeling the same…
When you are studying abroad for an entire semester, you are bound to encounter a wide range of weather conditions. Especially in places with cold winters and warm summers, students need to bring clothes that are practical in any and…
If you’re going to Spain for the spring semester, you might arrive during Epiphany! Like many holidays in the predominantly Catholic country, Epiphany is deeply rooted in Catholic tradition. Epiphany, or Three Kings Day, celebrates the day the three wise…