Inspiring Longhorns to Explore the World
Inspiring Longhorns to Explore the World
A country is more than its language, landscapes, or the places tourists visit. It is also the people, traditions, and everyday moments that give it its identity. When I first began my semester abroad in Panama, I knew I would have…
Leaving everything I knew for 18 years to study abroad in my first semester of college was not easy. Coming to Panama City, Panama, was also my first time traveling outside of the United States. I was nervous about experiencing…
Now seven weeks into my time in Mexico City, Mexico, I can say assuredly that it was the right decision for me. While I do frequently miss my family, friends, and life in Austin, I know the experiences I have…
Growing up in Texas, I became accustomed to a fast-paced lifestyle where my days were often filled with busy schedules and constant commitments. Between appointments, meetings, and responsibilities, I found myself always thinking about what was next. Oftentimes, I got so wrapped…
¡Hola y pura vida! If you’re reading this and you’re still debating whether or not to study abroad, I was in your exact same shoes not too long ago. Wondering whether it’s really worth the money, whether you’ll make any friends because you don’t know anyone…
Right now, I’m in the heart of the mountainous cloud forest of the Tropical Andes in a small ecotourism town called Mindo, Ecuador. What’s crazy is that if you had told freshly graduated-from-high-school Kaitlin that I would be working a five-week internship fully in Spanish in…
When I first landed in Korea, it felt unreal. I kept reminding myself, “Ana, you really are here!” The streets, the sounds, the smells, and the way people interacted — everything was new. Walking around the city became my favorite…
When I picked my study abroad destination for the Take the World by the Horns program, I felt confident in my ability to adjust to Panama. I had four years of Spanish classes behind me, and growing up in Southern…
The world offers no shortage of destinations to consider when studying abroad. However, it seems that many students often favor the same Western European options. While Spain’s assortment of flavorful “tapas” and the romantic atmosphere of France land these countries…