It’s better to be prepared than surprised when dealing with international bureaucracy. Fortunately, UT prepares its students well for the people and paper mazes of the real world. Here’s a list of questions that you may have about visas in your preparation to study abroad – and their answers! *Disclaimer: these… read more
Travel Tips
7 Secrets to a Cheap International Flight
Congratulations! You’ve been accepted to your dream study abroad program, and you feel the happiness and giddiness bubbling inside … until you start the search for plane tickets. It turns out, it’s not too cheap to fly to the other end of the world. But fear not! Here are a few… read more
Night Running In London
One of the cooler things that I did when I was in London were the night runs I went on before it got too cold and rainy. It started out of necessity, since I had promised myself that I would work out everyday during my time abroad, but I would… read more
Erfurt!
Getting out of your comfort zone can seem daunting, but you’ll never regret it. I never thought that I’d be in Europe a few months ago. Being accepted to the SPICE (Summer Program in Communications Erfurt) has given me a unique opportunity. Erfurt lies in the heart of Germany, and… read more
How to Pack Light
So the semester abroad has ended; you’ve turned in that final essay, that final project. Freedom at last! Meaning that it’s the glorious time to strap your entire closet and two suitcases to your back and start exploring… until you realize that you’d like to travel without breaking your spine.… read more
Eight Tips to Save Money Abroad
Travel isn’t cheap. It’s quite easy to swipe your credit card or dish out an unfamiliar currency while abroad, only to look at your account balance later with sheer horror. Studying abroad requires careful attention to money, but with a few tips, you can spend less and enjoy more. 1)… read more
Pro-Tips for Traveling while Abroad
One of the best parts of studying abroad is being able to travel to surrounding countries. Here are a few tips to help you make the most of your experience! 1) Broaden your horizons in terms of transportation – air travel is very popular in the US, but sometimes can… read more
The Ticket Masters: How to Buy a Plane Ticket
Step 1: Go into a private window (such as incognito on Chrome) to begin your search. Travel websites keep a log each time you visit their site to increase their prices. Keep in mind that searching for tickets on a Monday can often mean lower prices than if you try… read more