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September 9, 2024, Filed Under: Peer Notes

Tips for Helping Anxious Family Cope with Your Time Abroad

As a student, going abroad to experience new cultures and sights stirs feelings of excitement and anticipation. However, it can also brew feelings of anxiety within your family. Though your relatives’ concerns are valid, family members should understand that studying in a new country opens the door to a world… read more 

September 6, 2024, Filed Under: Peer Notes

The Lasting Impact of Studying Abroad

My experience with traveling abroad began when I was young. My family moved to England and France for my dad’s job, and I loved my childhood experiences in both countries. Looking back at those years living in different cultures, I realized what an impact they made on my current growth… read more 

August 19, 2024, Filed Under: Peer Notes

Fall Semester and FOMO

A sandy beach and bright blue water with beach goers in view

Fall semester on the Forty Acres rings to the cheers roaring from the 100,000 attendees at Darrell K. Royal Memorial Stadium as football season kicks off. Students convene on the lawn to reminisce over their summer vacations, and everyone swelters in the heat on their way to class.   Though… read more 

August 14, 2024, Filed Under: Global Ambassador

A Simple Guide To Voting Abroad

Black beads that spell out "vote by mail" behind an American flag.

Traveling abroad, especially living abroad as a student, is an exciting time. It can feel very busy as you are settling into a new culture and probably taking a deeper dive into a new language. But there are ways to stay connected to home; this fall, you can also make… read more 

July 30, 2024, Filed Under: Global Ambassador

Never a Better Time To Explore London

Student in all white smiles at the camera while at Wimbledon.

Despite the constant clouds and persistent rain that has Londoners reaching for their umbrellas over their sunglasses this summer, the charm of this city is unmatched. Upon landing, I discovered that I had seemingly stumbled upon the very best time to travel to London.   So far, I’ve had the opportunity… read more 

July 26, 2024, Filed Under: Global Ambassador

How Interning Abroad in Spain Changed My Life

A large group of students outside of Madrid's historic palace.

If someone had told me, a Mexican immigrant, that I was going to intern abroad in Barcelona, Spain through Absolute Internship last summer, I never would have believed them. Fast forward a year and I’m now interning in Spain for the second time as the Program Coordinator in Madrid for… read more 

July 23, 2024, Filed Under: Global Ambassador

The Eternal City

A group of students smile while posing next to a structure.

As someone who studies Ancient Rome, Latin and Italian, there’s nowhere more fitting for me to live than in Rome. It feels nearly impossible to write a blog post about it because there are many different aspects of Roman and Italian culture to focus on.    I could paint you… read more 

July 22, 2024, Filed Under: Peer Notes

Thriving Abroad: Conquering Culture Shock and Language Barriers 

A busy street filled with tourists and outdoor shops.

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 where you barely know the music.   Culture shock and… read more 

July 18, 2024, Filed Under: Global Ambassador

Hungary for the Unknown: Studying Abroad Without Expectations

A large Budapest building is a historic site.

Deciding to study abroad is always filled with a plethora of questions. Where do I go? When is the right time for my schedule? What’s the cross-listing for these classes? I had these questions myself, and surprisingly enough, everything fell into place rather quickly.   In January, I decided I… read more 

July 12, 2024, Filed Under: Global Ambassador

Spain: A Bundle of Arrows 

A few people sit on a bench that overlooks a sandy beach.

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 culture, the novelty of Spain’s identity is overlooked. I must… read more 

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