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.
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…
Studying abroad is often described as exciting, transformative, and life-changing — and it truly is. But what people don’t always talk about as openly is homesickness. At some point, whether it’s during your first week or halfway through your program, you may feel that…
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…