Tag International Travel

The back of a woman during their walk down a paved sidewalk with many trees lining the walkway. The woman wears a traditional Korean skirt and holds a black umbrella.

The End of An Age: Turning 20 in Korea

Abroad and Beyond Affiliated Programs College of Liberal Arts Colleges and Schools Countries Global Ambassador South Korea Summer Programs

August 18, 2023

Three days after I landed in Seoul, the populace around me suddenly became a couple of years younger. In South Korea, you are considered to be 1 on the day of your birth, and you continue to gain a year…

A large green mountain stands tall in the back of a green area with many trees and short grass.

Discovering South Korea

College of Liberal Arts Colleges and Schools Countries Exchange Programs Global Ambassador South Korea Summer Programs

August 16, 2023

Leaving home changes you. After deciding to leave Brazil to study in Texas, I learned that changing our environment can shape who we are, the decisions we make and the people we strive to be. And now, my decision to…

An old, European town is the focal point as the street is bustling with locals crossing the streets, cars crowding the intersections and outdoor seating being enjoyed by all.

Preparing to Study Abroad? Here’s What You Should Pack

Abroad and Beyond Peer Notes

August 14, 2023

Before embarking on your study abroad adventure, your preparations will include packing, of course. Packing is a crucial step that is often overlooked until the last minute, but it should be considered with extreme importance. Making sure you pack the…

The inside of a residential home has a titled porch that is covered by a roof and welcomes visitors before entering the door of a cream colored, one-story house.

Buen Provecho

College of Liberal Arts Colleges and Schools Countries Faculty-Led Programs Global Ambassador Guatemala Summer Programs

August 4, 2023

“¡Buen provecho!” exclaimed Doña Dilia, my homestay mom, as she served us a steaming bowl of vegetable soup and a plate of tamales. The genuine warmth in her voice and the twinkle in her eyes encapsulated the essence of Guatemalan…

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Mentally Preparing for Studying Abroad

Abroad and Beyond Peer Notes

August 2, 2023

As you prepare to embark on your study abroad journey, your mind will be swarmed with mixed emotions. In certain moments, you will experience insurmountable excitement as you visualize yourself studying and living in the magical country you’ve chosen. However,…

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Keeping Up Your Language Skills When You Return

Abroad and Beyond Peer Notes

May 25, 2023

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…

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So, You’ve Missed Your Study Abroad Deadline…

Boren Scholarship Freeman Scholars Gilman Scholarship Peer Notes Scholarships

April 25, 2023

What do you do if you’ve missed a deadline to study abroad with The University of Texas at Austin? This is one of the most common questions we get in the Education Abroad office, and it’s often a point of…

Student smiling and standing in front of Wat Phu KhaoThong, a large Buddhist temple in Thailand with many steps.

A Sojourner: My Way

College of Liberal Arts Colleges and Schools Countries Exchange Programs Global Ambassador Singapore Thailand

April 12, 2023
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At 5:00 one morning, I was abruptly awoken by the ringing of my alarm clock. The pitch-black sky outside the slats of my blinds made me want to indulge in more sleep, but I managed to get out of bed.…

I Studied Abroad … Now What?

Affiliated Programs College of Liberal Arts Colleges and Schools Costa Rica Countries Global Ambassador Moody College of Communication

January 28, 2022

After planning my study abroad trip for more than three years (thanks to what I’ve nicknamed “pandemic patience”), my four months in Costa Rica passed in a flash. I’ve been back in the United States for a little over a…