UT Education Abroad Blog – Page 20 – Inspiring Longhorns to Explore the World

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Embracing Spontaneity

Affiliated Programs Colleges and Schools Countries Global Ambassador Moody College of Communication Spain

May 18, 2023
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Throughout my life, I’ve always been a planner. I’ve always had every detail to the second written down, organized and filed. I rarely make plans at the last second or embark on something when I don’t know all the details.…

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What Makes You Special?

College of Liberal Arts Colleges and Schools Countries Exchange Programs Global Ambassador South Korea

May 16, 2023
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As the lovely cherry blossoms have gently taken flight with the breeze, I face the harsh reality that my time in South Korea is, unfortunately, not going to last forever. I’ve made amazing and unforgettable friends who have made me…

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Finding My Pace

College of Liberal Arts Colleges and Schools Countries Exchange Programs Global Ambassador Taiwan

May 11, 2023
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I have been in Taiwan for three months now. As I reflect on the past two months, I realized they have taught me a lot about endurance and joy. Through the overwhelming and stressful moments, I learned to not let…

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Shifting My Personal Focus

College of Natural Sciences Colleges and Schools Countries Exchange Programs Global Ambassador Mexico

May 9, 2023
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Last December, I had a scare that almost prevented me from going abroad: In order to get acceptance from my international university, I had to send a copy of my passport. I had applied for renewal a couple months before,…

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Military Appreciation Month: Veterans’ Resources for Studying Abroad

Abroad and Beyond Fulbright Gilman Scholarship Peer Notes Programs Scholarships

May 3, 2023

Here in Education Abroad, we are committed to helping all students have a successful experience abroad. If you or someone in your family receives veterans’ benefits, you can use these resources to support your time studying abroad. There are plenty…

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Taking the First Step

Affiliated Programs Colleges and Schools Countries Global Ambassador Moody College of Communication Spain

April 27, 2023
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Throughout high school, studying abroad was always something that interested me. My mom instilled a love for traveling in me at a young age, so the thought of going out and exploring Europe felt like a clear decision. There is…

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So, You’ve Missed Your Study Abroad Deadline…

Boren Scholarship Freeman Scholars Gilman Scholarship Peer Notes Scholarships

April 25, 2023

What do you do if you’ve missed a deadline to study abroad with The University of Texas at Austin? This is one of the most common questions we get in the Education Abroad office, and it’s often a point of…

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Responsibility Abroad

College of Natural Sciences Colleges and Schools Countries Exchange Programs Global Ambassador New Zealand

April 21, 2023
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I have a funny relationship with responsibility. I don’t have a planner, I arrive late to mostly everything and I procrastinate fastidiously. I allot just enough downtime to be punctual, then miss the mark because of a misplaced wallet hunt…

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Irish Classrooms: What I’ve Gained

College of Liberal Arts Colleges and Schools Countries Exchange Programs Global Ambassador Ireland

April 19, 2023
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When I get home from studying abroad, I know what questions to expect: “Where did you go?” “How was the food?” “What about the weather?” I’m happy to answer all of them, but I’m also eager to talk about an…