
Work-Life Balance in Japan
My first week in Japan, I lived alone in an office building that looked like a spaceship on top of a hill in a forest. I arrived as an intern for the Institute for Global Environmental Strategies (IGES), an environmental…
Inspiring Longhorns to Explore the World
Inspiring Longhorns to Explore the World
My first week in Japan, I lived alone in an office building that looked like a spaceship on top of a hill in a forest. I arrived as an intern for the Institute for Global Environmental Strategies (IGES), an environmental…
When people think of Tokyo, they often picture large skyscrapers, big flashing lights and Shibuya Crossing. However, there is more to the biggest city in the world besides its urban center. Did you know it’s only an hour-long train ride…
A Dream I Never Thought Possible As the plane touched down at Incheon International Airport, a flood of memories from my school days at Kerens ISD and la Escuela Primaria Pánfilo Natera washed over me. I thought of the afternoons…
The moment I landed at Changi Airport after a 24-hour flight with two suitcases in the pouring rain, I knew my life was rapidly changing. After hours of running around the city for an eSIM card and a pillow, it…
I’ve been in South Korea for three months and have had life-changing experiences. I can still remember the anxiety that consumed me as I stepped foot off the plane. Will South Korea be different from what I imagined? How will…
Studying abroad is more than a trip – it’s an opportunity to immerse yourself in new cultures, push yourself out of your comfort zone and gain unforgettable experiences. The University of Texas at Austin offers many programs across the world…
Some of my experiences in Seoul, South Korea, have been nothing short of surreal. I wish I could share all of them, but it would take an eternity to put everything in this blog. That said, here are a few…
Hi, I’m Xiuqiang Deng, a dual major in economics and sociology from The University of Texas at Austin. I’m currently studying at Fudan University in Shanghai, China, as part of the Texas Global Education Abroad program. In this post, I’ll…
Three months into my semester at Hanyang University, there’s a whirlwind of thoughts in my mind. I love being in South Korea and having such a unique opportunity to study here. Every new experience is exciting and challenging, and I’ve…