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September 6, 2024, Filed Under: Peer Notes

The Lasting Impact of Studying Abroad

My experience with traveling abroad began when I was young. My family moved to England and France for my dad’s job, and I loved my childhood experiences in both countries. Looking back at those years living in different cultures, I realized what an impact they made on my current growth… read more 

July 10, 2024, Filed Under: Global Ambassador

Living and Learning

The sunset going down behind the photos of a European city

When I got the call that I’d been offered a spot in the Language and Culture program in Santander, Spain, nothing could have prepared me for how much I would gain from this experience. As I sit writing this blog in my small homestay room, admiring the skyline of this… read more 

August 3, 2023, Filed Under: Abroad and Beyond, Global Ambassador

Shanghai Serenade

A small, handmade boat floats on top of still water. Dark grey mountains stand tall in the background behind a cloudy sky.

After six long years and a global pandemic, I was back in China. I arrived in Shanghai two days before my academic program began to get adjusted to the city that I would call home for the summer. East China Normal University is in the Putou District of Shanghai, so… read more 

July 7, 2023, Filed Under: Global Ambassador

Chilean Connections

Three young men wear lightweight jackets and black nylon bags across their body as they smile for a photo. The background includes tall city buildings atop a hill

I had never been outside the U.S. before my current Education Abroad program in Santiago, Chile. While I’ve taken some trips around the country, most of my experiences stem from the same Texas suburb. Therefore, when family or friends asked what I was looking forward to before embarking, I had… read more 

June 30, 2023, Filed Under: Abroad and Beyond, Peer Notes, Scholarships

Breaking Through the Roadblocks: Scholarship Searches

Woman on top of mountain with larger mountains in the background. Women holds up the "hook 'em" hand symbol which is synonymous with The University of Texas at Austin

Our goal at Education Abroad is to make studying abroad accessible to all students. One of how we fulfill this objective is by providing a plethora of scholarship opportunities. Studying abroad can be costly, but our funding resources help alleviate some of those expenses.  One Peer Mentor, who is utilizing… read more 

May 25, 2023, Filed Under: Abroad and Beyond, Peer Notes

Keeping Up Your Language Skills When You Return

Beach view of clear blue waters, a sandy beach, and a clear light blue sky

Participating in a study abroad program is a great way to learn a new language or improve your language skills. Being immersed in countries where the dominant language isn’t English will force you to utilize your second language and gain experience that you wouldn’t find in a classroom setting. But… read more 

May 9, 2023, Filed Under: Global Ambassador

Shifting My Personal Focus

Bright building painted in blue and pink sits in the center of a neighborhood on a sunny day

Last December, I had a scare that almost prevented me from going abroad: In order to get acceptance from my international university, I had to send a copy of my passport. I had applied for renewal a couple months before, but it still hadn’t come in the mail. I received… read more 

April 19, 2023, Filed Under: Global Ambassador

Irish Classrooms: What I’ve Gained

A group of smiling students posing on a bridge at night with vibrant red neon lights illuminating the background.

When I get home from studying abroad, I know what questions to expect: “Where did you go?” “How was the food?” “What about the weather?” I’m happy to answer all of them, but I’m also eager to talk about an (ironically) less popular subject, which is academics. For those of… read more 

April 5, 2023, Filed Under: Global Ambassador

Step by Step

A student wearing a traditional South Korean dress, known as a hanbok, standing in front of a traditional building with intricate roof tiles and ornate wooden details on a sunny day.

When I missed my connecting flight to South Korea three weeks ago, I thought it was a sign from the universe that leaving home wasn’t the best idea. I struggled to find peace while I hastily shouldered my heavy duffel and tried to figure out how to get on the… read more 

March 7, 2023, Filed Under: Global Ambassador

Shifting Expectations

Tall glass buildings align a highway entrance ramp with few cars advancing in a central corridor of Hong Kong.

Part of me has always known that I wanted a different study abroad experience than most people. I wanted to integrate completely into a society that was so different from my life back home in Texas. That’s why I originally wanted to go to mainland China: so I could practice… read more 

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