Travel, but Not Too Much!
The Dilemma When abroad in Europe, students are faced with a dilemma. Students abroad should make an effort to truly immerse themselves in the city in which they reside, but there are so many places to see! Regardless of a…
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Inspiring Longhorns to Explore the World
UT Education Abroad Blog
Inspiring Longhorns to Explore the World
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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…
Long Distance Relationships Abroad – difficult burden or a unique opportunity?
One fear I had about moving to Scotland for four months was that it would be too far away from Australia. Wait, what? You see, my girlfriend Lindsey is also studying abroad, but on the opposite side of the world…
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,…
Hook ‘em from Scotland
Hello again! It’s time for round two on adventures with Joel, this time writing from the Heathrow Airport! I’m currently on a very roundabout (cheap flights y’all) itinerary that will end at a Bavarian festival. In this post, we’re going…
In Defense of Studying Abroad in English-Speaking Countries
Hi there! My name is Emma Rappold, and I am a third-year Radio-Television-Film major and Art History minor from McKinney, Texas. This semester, I am studying Documentary Filmmaking and Photography in the University of Sussex’s Filmmaking program in Brighton, England.…
“La Diada” – National Day of Catalonia
Hola a tots! El meu nom és Mel Stack. I am a 4th-year undergraduate student in the Liberal Arts Honors Program, as well as the McCombs School of Business Foundations Program on the Forty Acres. This semester, I will be…
From Meat pies in New Zealand to Dumplings in Guangzhou – A few takeaways
Hey y’all! My name is Joel Swiatek, and I’ll be spending this fall at the University of Edinburgh and cannot wait to begin my studies! First, a bit about me. I’m a fun-loving senior studying Computer Science at UT, originally…
The Countdown Gets Closer…
I can’t believe it. I am going to live in Europe for four months. “Am I dreaming?” The anxiety kicks in, the excitement grows, and the goodbyes begin. I am Katherine Velez, an International Relations Student with a minor in…