Inspiring Longhorns to Explore the World
Inspiring Longhorns to Explore the World
Before arriving in Sydney, I was honestly a little scared about studying abroad. I was excited to explore what my life would be like in Australia for the next few months, but I was also hesitant about being all by…
Pre-Departure Traveling to South Korea has been a dream of mine since I was 13. I was the biggest K-pop fan and had a deep appreciation for the culture and language as a kid. I began studying the language on…
Congratulations, Longhorn! You’ve snagged that much-desired study abroad spot, and an epic adventure awaits! But let’s be real: Venturing into a new culture with a language you don’t know can feel like jumping into a mosh pit at a concert…
In my experience, people underestimate Spain. We are under the impression that we must go to an unfamiliar place like Moscow, Xi’an, Bengaluru, Istanbul or Addis Ababa to truly experience another culture. Because Spanish influence is strongly present in American…
I’ve never flown by myself before, let alone taken four international flights to a continent I’ve only seen in movies. Despite not knowing what to expect, I traveled to Maun, Botswana, for a once-in-a-lifetime study abroad experience. Landing in the…
Meet Lazarus Om, globetrotter extraordinaire, as they recount in this 6-minute vlog how studying abroad in Paris has been an incredible journey of personal growth. In the garden of Paris Cité University, Lazarus explains how they have embraced new languages,…
Bonjour, tout le monde! My name is Savannah Breedlove. I’m a third year IRG major writing to you now from a cat cafe (yes, it is exactly what it sounds like it is) in Reims, France- my home city for…
Hola y Bienvenidos a Querétaro, Mexico! My name is Paige and I’m a Sophomore studying International Relations and Global Studies. With a specialization in Latin American studies and security, I knew that Mexico would be the perfect location to continue…
Dear World, This time I’ll try and keep it short and sweet: As my days here in South Korea dwindle down and my friends leave one-by-one, I can’t help but feel nostalgic as I reflect upon the amazing experience I…