Inspiring Longhorns to Explore the World
Inspiring Longhorns to Explore the World
PRE-DEPARTURE STATS Anyone preparing to study abroad is familiar with this question: Where should I go? In response, people such as myself, other peer advisors, and your program coordinator will help guide you to your decision based on a variety…
To study abroad or not to study abroad is the question? Traveling to a foreign country might sound overwhelming, but once you hop on the plane there is no going back. For a matter of fact, you won’t want to come…
Travel isn’t cheap. It’s quite easy to swipe your credit card or dish out an unfamiliar currency while abroad, only to look at your account balance later with sheer horror. Studying abroad requires careful attention to money, but with a…
When I studied abroad in Paris, I was thrilled at the prospect of French cuisine at my fingertips. Crepes, macarons, croissants – all delicious and well-known treats that I was excited to eat on a daily basis. What I did not…
I have a huge fear of sharks. Some might call it irrational, and honestly, I would probably agree. But somehow, despite the strong (and valid) association between Australia and sharks, I ended up studying abroad in Sydney. You see, I…
A common problem students encounter when planning a semester abroad is deciding where to go. It sounds simple, but when you mix curiosity and wanderlust with the multitude of options UT offers, it often becomes a difficult decision. Maybe you’re a travel nut,…
One of the best parts of studying abroad is being able to travel to surrounding countries. Here are a few tips to help you make the most of your experience! 1) Broaden your horizons in terms of transportation – air…
Horns meet World. World meet Alex. Alex is a junior Corporate Communications major and is spending her semester at the University of Melbourne in Australia. Her 6 weeks abroad so far have taught her that “it’s a humbling experience” and…
Horns meet World. World meet Anna-Marie. We’ve got an awesome blog developing right before our eyes! Anna-Marie Pratas is currently abroad at the University of Sydney, in Australia. Anna Says: “My appreciation of the vast variety of food available has…