Learning Through A New Lens
As I sit down to write this blog, I truly cannot believe I have barely been in Guatemala a week. My heart is already swollen with love for the Guatemalan people, culture and beautiful landscape, and it genuinely swells a…
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Inspiring Longhorns to Explore the World
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Inspiring Longhorns to Explore the World
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Lessons in Santander
Has it only been a little over a month in Spain? I cannot believe it. When my brother dropped me off at the airport in Houston for my flight to Santander, Spain, I only had one question: “Can I do…
I Get By With A Little Help From My Friends
Taking the leap to study abroad for the entire summer was not an easy decision for me, to say the least. While I eagerly looked forward to being fully immersed in the language and culture of Spain, a part of…
My Last Month in Shanghai
I can’t believe my exchange journey has come to an end. June had arrived before I noticed. Looking back on my four months in Shanghai, happiness and satisfaction are two words that can best sum it up. As at UT,…
Czech Daily Life in Surging Second COVID Wave
This blog post was contributed by Lucie Zacharova, Assistant Director of Advising on our Education Abroad team. Originally from the Czech Republic, Lucie traveled with her family this summer to her home country during the COVID-19 pandemic. She writes about…
Finding My Favorite Sites and Attractions in Berlin
Hey everyone! Just as a reminder, my name is Dominique Jeanpierre, and I’m a rising senior PR major who is currently interning in Berlin, Germany, for the summer. As I enter my last week in Berlin, I am truly finding…
Staying Afloat, Language by Immersion
Привет снова друзья! It’s been two weeks since I last wrote in and much has happened! Every day here is so packed with adventure, experiences, and new acquaintances and friends that one day feels like a mini-lifetime, and I’m loving…
Immer-Asian
I am a banana: yellow on the outside, white on the inside. This is a term often used to describe an ABC (American-born Chinese) or 华裔. We look Chinese, but we do not act Chinese. We have grown up assimilated…
Some Days in My Life: Sicily Study Abroad
Every day in Sicily has brought a new adventure, loads of fun, and moments that will surely turn into precious memories. A day in the life blog post was bound to happen, right? I wanted to pick a “regular” day…