“Have fun, take pictures, be safe. This is a once in a lifetime experience.” That’s what I consistently heard from my loved ones as I prepared to embark on my journey across the pond to the United Kingdom. Overwhelmed was an understatement and the pressure of seizing every opportunity this… read more
Europe
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
Pack Light or Pack Right
Pick. Iron. Fold. Pack. And repeat. The London Maymester: Community Life Documented, was my first opportunity to travel to Europe, but I was no stranger to packing. My childhood consisted of skyrocketing across the blue skies to various places in the US, snacking on dry plane pretzels, and being patted… read more
Oh, What an Adventure
Good morning family and friends, What an adventure this has been. I have been in England for five months and yet, this still isn’t the end. There is another entire portion of my adventure on its way. I want to tell you about what’s still to come and what I… read more
Not Ready for Study Abroad to End
Hi! It’s Lauren again. I have a flight booked. It is time. I am headed home soon and I’m not quite ready. Before leaving, I had been worried about how I would adjust to the distance, the new people, the new culture. I was worried about the unknown and how… read more
The One With Less Pictures
Good morning friends and family, This is the one with less pictures. This is the one with the topic that nobody wants to talk about in a study abroad blog. When you’re supposed to be out enjoying your experience and exploring your new environment, nobody wants to talk about this… read more
What I Missed While Abroad
When students consider studying abroad, the thought of FOMO creeps up. Students think, “Omg, what will my friends do without me when I study abroad? What will I miss out on in Austin??” It’s easy to immediately think of the things you will miss out on, without even imagining the… read more
It’s Not All the Same
Hi again from Sweden! Lately, I have been thinking about how we often speak of study abroad as a general experience. People say they go on study abroad and you have a picture in your mind of what that means. This picture may be shaped by your own experiences, stories… read more
The Trials of Travel
Good morning friends and family, There are many adventures I could recount for you since the last time we wrote but, because I think knowing about the requirements that go into studying abroad is the most important, I will spare no time on said adventures. I do not believe that… read more
A Peer Advisor’s Top Travel Tips
What draws people to study abroad? For many it’s the prospect of being able to travel to a new country, experience a new culture, take great pictures and eat amazing food. But if we’re being honest, international travel can be scary, especially for someone who has never left the country… read more
