In order to study abroad on an exchange program without the financial support of my parents, I applied to every possible scholarship I could. Here’s a short list of the scholarships I applied for and some of my tips! Gilman Scholarship Now I’m sure many of you either have a… read more
How I Talked To My Parents About Study Abroad
Talking to my very strict parents about studying abroad wasn’t an easy task. I can recall feeling extremely nervous as I walked up to my parents with the prior understanding that they would likely tell me their usual answer, “No!” Which is why this blog isn’t so much a… read more
Golden Week of Opportunities
こんにちは! はじめまして、私はニッキーマーシャルです。テキサスの大学の三年生です。せんこうは社会学です。今は日本で勉強しています!どうぞよろしく。 Hello! My name is Nikki Marshall. I am a third-year student at the University of Texas at Austin. My major is sociology. Currently, I am studying abroad in Tokyo, Japan! Nice to meet you. Golden Week: Today is April 29, a day that marks the end of… read more
The One With Less Pictures
Good morning friends and family, This is the one with less pictures. This is the one with the topic that nobody wants to talk about in a study abroad blog. When you’re supposed to be out enjoying your experience and exploring your new environment, nobody wants to talk about this… read more
Changing the Soundtrack of My Life
Hello again! One thing you should know about me is that music governs a major part of my life, and it is very likely that music also plays a major role in your life as well. According to a 2017 report released by Nielsen Music, Americans listen to a little… read more
Adventures Down the Yucatan
Meet the crew! These are some of the awesome longhorns I got to share my travel experience with! It’s Semana Santa, or Holy Week here in Mexico, which for many, means the time to travel and spend time with friends and family! In March my friends and I gathered around… read more
Just Do It
It’s funny to think back to past me doubting whether or not study abroad was the right choice for me- because it totally was the right move! I’m pretty sure I was so nervous that I submitted my application within hours of the deadline. But I’m here today to help… read more
Concerns and Skepticism Before My Departure to China
大家好! (dà jiā hǎo) Hello everyone! My name is Diego Maldonado. I am a third-year aerospace engineering major, and I always dreamed of studying abroad! I knew that this would become a life changing experience and I simply couldn’t miss out on it. I originally considered over 10 different countries… read more
What I Missed While Abroad
When students consider studying abroad, the thought of FOMO creeps up. Students think, “Omg, what will my friends do without me when I study abroad? What will I miss out on in Austin??” It’s easy to immediately think of the things you will miss out on, without even imagining the… read more
How to Fit Study Abroad Into Your 4 Years at UT in 4 Steps
General Rule of Thumb Start planning early! I recommend most people begin planning their study abroad experience at least one semester in advance. However, remember, the earlier you get started the more options you will have! Yes. You FRESHMEN. Theoretically, y’all have the MOST options to study abroad as you… read more
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