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

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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…

What to Expect When Not Expecting

College of Liberal Arts Colleges and Schools Countries England Exchange Programs Global Ambassador United Kingdom

April 18, 2023
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Entering the semester, I, along with every other exchange student, came in with certain expectations. Whether those expectations were met or not is irrelevant. In retrospect, the most important facet of the exchange experience is the unexpected. Throughout my time…

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Laying Foundations: Building Relationships with Faculty

Abroad and Beyond Exchange Programs Faculty-Led Programs Peer Notes Programs

April 14, 2023

The application process for studying abroad may seem daunting. Selecting programs, finding courses and responding to writing prompts can feel like a lot. But for exchange and faculty-led applications, one way you can prepare is by building relationships with your…

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A Sojourner: My Way

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

April 12, 2023
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At 5:00 one morning, I was abruptly awoken by the ringing of my alarm clock. The pitch-black sky outside the slats of my blinds made me want to indulge in more sleep, but I managed to get out of bed.…