Hola from Guanajuato, Mexico! This past weekend, Mexico observed Constitution Day, meaning that everyone could enjoy Monday off. My friends and I decided to use the break as an extra day for us to travel! Arriving at Guanajuato around 11 am on Saturday, we decided to take one of the… read more
Bienvenidos a Queretaro
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 my studies. Since this is my first reflection on my… read more
What to Know About Studying Abroad in Mexico
I have had an amazing time studying abroad in Querétaro, Mexico. If you are interested at all in studying abroad, I say do it! Especially if you want to study abroad in Mexico. Here is what you should know before you start packing your bags: This vlog was submitted by Carleigh… read more
Top 10 Must Eats When in Mexico City:
Mexico City has a bit of everything, from colonial and traditional to some of the most lavish areas you can possibly imagine. In 2016, The New York Times named Mexico City the #1 place to visit and after studying abroad there for 6 months I now understand why. To say… read more
World University Exchange Rankings
Attending the University of Texas is an opportunity to attend one of the best public research institutions in the country, and studying abroad is the chance to add a second globally ranked university to your resume. This week, we put together a list of our most prestigious partner institutions for exchanges… read more
Daunting Deadlines Down, Super Summer Ahead.
Yep, deadlines are fast approaching!! But don’t worry, there’s still plenty of time to find a program and get on board. The deadline for Summer Faculty-Led Program applications is December 1. Summer Faculty-Led Programs are exactly what the name implies – a UT faculty member will teach the class(es) for the summer… read more
Intro Spanish in Latin America
This week we’ve put together a list of UT study abroad summer programs in Latin America that offer lower-division Spanish courses that fulfill the language requirement. Often overlooked by students looking to study abroad, Latin America offers an incredible natural and cultural diversity. While many countries south of the border share a common… read more
No language. No money. No problem!
This week we’ve put together a list of UT study abroad programs that: 1) do not have a foreign language requirement, and 2) are cheaper than staying at UT for the semester or summer. That’s right! You can actually save money by studying abroad! From Mexico City to Seoul, you could… read more
Debunking Mexico: 10 Reasons why you should go to Mexico
Mexico. As soon as someone hears that in Texas or elsewhere in the United States they automatically assume that it is a place filled with drug violence and political instability. Granted, the drug violence did reach an all-time high level during the beginning of the troop surge during the years… read more