Throughout the pandemic, I spent my time worrying about what the future would be. The uncertainty pressured me to involve myself in as many activities as I could to “stay on top of my game.” I was afraid of falling behind, and comparing my accomplishments to my peers became the… read more
Never Alone in Beautiful Barcelona
As study abroad programs started picking up again, I knew it was my opportunity to live and learn in a city I’d never experienced before. It has always been my dream to fully immerse myself in a different country, and this was my last chance before I graduate in the… read more
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 me wished I could soak up this last summer with… read more
Busy in Bustling Shanghai
I have never felt time flying by so fast — one month passed by in the blink of an eye. If I had to choose one word to describe my life this month, I would say “happiness.” Fudan University’s club fair happened on the last day of March. Hundreds of… read more
Best Day Trips from Barcelona
As you start to familiarize yourself with a new city and grow your own comfort zone there, you start to want to branch out and visit close places. After 6 weeks in Barcelona, me and my friends have both explored Barcelona as well as popular destinations nearby. Here are some… read more
List of Things There’s a Huge Market for in Barcelona
As I’m getting acclimated to a new city in a foreign country, I’ve noticed that there are a lot of similarities between living in Barcelona and America. I have also noticed, however, many differences between the two places. Below I’ve listed what I think are some of where Barcelona draws… read more
Attending El Clásico
Barcelona is known for a lot of things. The city is known for its distinct Catalonian culture and traditions. In addition, Barcelona is also known for its tasty paella and temperate weather. What many tend to overlook is the world-class soccer that is played in the Camp Nou stadium on… read more
On Adjusting, and Maximizing your Experience Abroad
Longhorns! My name is Mel Stack, and I am an international student at Universitat Pompeu Fabra in Barcelona, Spain. Today marks the beginning of my 7th week in Europe! So far, the tapas are tasty, the Mediterranean views are epic, and the Catalans I’ve met along the way have made… read more
Five Tips for Living in Barcelona
Make a Budget This tip applies whether you are studying abroad for three months or six months. Since you will be in a new city, it’ll be hard at first to refrain from spending all your money on food, but try cooking at home instead of going out every night.… read more
Spotlight Students
Horns meet World. World meet both Kelia Garcia and Tiffany Tsai. These two students have taken over the UT representation in IES and have been selected as Spring 2017 IES Abroad Student Blogger and Photo/Video Correspondent! Make sure to keep up with all their adventures. Kelia Garcia is a Government… read more
