Fall semester on the Forty Acres rings to the cheers roaring from the 100,000 attendees at Darrell K. Royal Memorial Stadium as football season kicks off. Students convene on the lawn to reminisce over their summer vacations, and everyone swelters in the heat on their way to class. Though… read more
Peer Notes
Thriving Abroad: Conquering Culture Shock and Language Barriers
Congratulations, Longhorn! You’ve snagged that much-desired study abroad spot, and an epic adventure awaits! But let’s be real: Venturing into a new culture with a language you don’t know can feel like jumping into a mosh pit at a concert where you barely know the music. Culture shock and… read more
Unconventional Study Abroad Destinations You Might Not Have Considered
The world offers no shortage of destinations to consider when studying abroad. However, it seems that many students often favor the same Western European options. While Spain’s assortment of flavorful “tapas” and the romantic atmosphere of France land these countries among the top three on the U.S. News and World… read more
Studying Abroad More Than Once
There are many myths associated with studying abroad, such as its unbearable expense, that you can only go abroad once or that the planning phase is completely overwhelming. My experience debunks these myths. I’ve had the extraordinary ability to study abroad twice and am going abroad a third time this… read more
Studying Abroad for Your Major
Studying abroad is a great way for students to advance their degree plans while experiencing new places and people. With the right planning and research, studying abroad is possible for every major offered at The University of Texas at Austin. Schools can help students find classes that will count toward… read more
Health Insurance Abroad: Stay Covered While You Explore the World
Oh, no! Imagine you got a bit too excited trying to explore all of Paris on foot during your semester abroad and now you have this pain in your ankle that you’d like to get checked out. What do you do? Getting sick or injured abroad can be a real… read more
Tips for Traveling While Abroad
Hopping on a plane to live and study in a new country for a few months is already an incredible opportunity. And now more than ever, travel is expensive, so having the option to visit neighboring countries and cities is often impossible to pass up. In this blog post, we… read more
Reasons to Study Abroad You May Not Have Considered
Basking in the sun on Spanish beaches, glimpsing the Mona Lisa in the Louvre or gorging yourself on sushi in Tokyo might all be compelling thoughts you have when deciding to study abroad. But what about the other benefits? The ones that don’t come readily to mind when you think… read more
Fund Your Global Education with a Gilman Scholarship
Are you a Federal Pell Grant recipient looking to pursue education abroad? Studying abroad does not have to be a pricey enterprise. In this blog post, we’re highlighting the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship opportunity, which is among the many funding opportunities offered at The University of Texas at Austin. … read more
Study Abroad Success: Maximizing Your Credits Abroad
Choosing classes for your study abroad program can initially seem like a daunting process. Many students believe they can’t satisfy their degree requirements during a study abroad program. Luckily, the resources provided by Education Abroad can ensure that students don’t have to delay graduation if they choose to study internationally.… read more
