Mom in Madrid
After my mom learned a work trip would bring her to London, she decided to come see me in Madrid. A quick, two-day visit, far out enough that I would probably live a thousand lives before she arrived. Thus, the…
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Inspiring Longhorns to Explore the World
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Inspiring Longhorns to Explore the World
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Be Where Your Feet Are: Lessons Learned During My First Month in Madrid
On February 5, I officially marked the end of my first month studying here in Madrid. The past month has been filled with adventure, lessons, character building, incredible people and experiences, and I wouldn’t change a thing. Every missed metro,…
I Can’t Believe Double-Decker Busses Are Real
I’ve been in London for about half a month now, and if I am being honest, it’s been one of the most surreal experiences of my life. Being here has taught me so much about myself and the world around…
International Flights: A Few Things I Wish I Had Known
Before I dive in, I want to preface by saying that I’m writing this post from personal experience while studying abroad, combined with a lot of trial and error (and Google searches). If you’re preparing for your own study abroad…
Settling Into Spain
When I first got to Madrid, I spent most of my time apartment hunting and walking around the city. I was walking through different neighborhoods every day, taking the metro, and slowly figuring out how everything connected. This process ended…
Studying in Stockholm Alone, Together
One of the best parts of studying abroad with Take the World by the Horns has been the sense of community the program builds. We are part of DIS (Study Abroad in Scandinavia), a study abroad program and school located…
Living the Harry Potter Life
Greetings from Oxford! I have been studying abroad at Hertford College, University of Oxford, for roughly two months now. It is hard to put into words what I have experienced here. It has been such a transformative time in so…
Geography of a Reorientation
Oriented It was the Opéra Garnier that welcomed me to Paris, at a moment when I thought of myself as well-oriented, perhaps more so than at any other point in my life. As I crossed the Place de l’Opéra, I…
Oxford, London, and Live Theatre
Walking through the legendary streets of Oxford, England, I could not wipe the smile from my face. This university is home to significant history, amazing architecture, and gorgeous libraries. If you had told me when I got to UT that…