Inspiring Longhorns to Explore the World
Inspiring Longhorns to Explore the World
One of the most enjoyable experiences of my educational journey has been the opportunity to study abroad. When I first came to Oxford, England, I’d prepared for the time zone difference and the transition to a new academic environment, and I expected…
When I told people I was studying abroad in Santander, Spain, this summer, they frequently asked about the larger cities, such as Madrid and Barcelona, which are more common destinations for students. Although less well-known, the city of Santander has plenty to…
Deep within the iMessage archives, thousands of group travel plans lie abandoned, killed by scheduling conflicts, logistical challenges, and budget disputes. But those group chat dreams don’t have to go abandoned… consider studying abroad! Going Abroad with Friends You absolutely can go abroad with friends;…
For the past month and a half, I have been studying sustainability and environmental justice in Lisbon, Portugal. The classes I am taking cover a wide range of topics relating to sustainability and the environment, allowing me to learn more…
The moment I got accepted into the SPICE Communications Program in Erfurt, Germany, I knew I had to take a trip to Kraków, Poland. I’ve always had a deep appreciation for history, and it wasn’t until I sat down to…
A single misplaced word in a residency filing can change what happens to someone’s entire life plan. That was one of the first lessons my internship taught me, and it’s the one I keep returning to. This summer, I worked as a legal…
“What is one experiment you might try this month?” Our guest speaker, a petite woman with a carrying voice, repeated the question several times during our self-reflection activity. Here’s what I wrote: “One small experiment I might try this month is…
Studying biology and French at The University of Texas at Austin is a dream come true. I’ve developed so much as a person over the past two years as a Longhorn. However, I recently caught myself running in the rat race of…
I have many times received — and never quite understood — the advice to “slow down” and “take a breath.” To me, this has always seemed like a waste of time and energy, a fake solution I was sold to fix…