The Unexpected Adventure
When first introduced to the idea of studying abroad, my immediate reaction was to say "no". My logical thinking brain said that it would be too expensive and would steer me off my original plan of graduating early. Thankfully, though, two words put me on the path that I was meant to follow. ...read more>
What I Wish I Knew
In the blog within, you will find a little bit of humour, a little bit of tears, and a whole lot of honesty. This is my first hand account of what it was like to think about, apply, go abroad, and come back. These are my tips on " things I wish I knew when I was preparing to study abroad". ...read more>
Discovering Global Health
India is typically not one of the countries that you first think of when talking about studying abroad. However, it is a culturally rich country where you will always find an opportunity to learn. In nursing school, the opportunities to study abroad are rare. ...read more>
An Inner Child's Dream Fulfilled
Growing up, I always wanted to go to Europe and I remember always talking with my childhood best friend about how we were going to go to London and Paris when we grew up. London because we were big Dr. Who fans at the time. ...read more>
The Small Moments in Big Places
Growing up in a small town in East Texas, it becomes easy to underestimate just how big the world is. Images of the Eiffel Tower or Big Ben seem to pop up so often that we become almost desensitized to the wonderment of it all. ...read more>
Pura Vida in Costa Rica
I chose to enroll in the Alternative Spring Break in Costa Rica experience because I wanted to have a chance to immerse myself in another culture and learn about community projects in a different part of the world. ...read more>
Approaching a New Adventure
When I first arrived at Incheon Airport in Seoul, I couldn't fathom that I was finally on the soil of the very country I loved and dreamed of visiting for the longest time. Although I was miles away from Texas in a foreign land surrounded by strangers, I did not feel scared. ...read more>
24 Hours in Paris
After hearing about UT Tyler's exchange program with the University of Hertfordshire, I immediately found myself looking on Google Maps. To me, the possibilities were unlimited and my soon-to-be planner was quickly learning that too. ...read more>
Comfort Zones and Making Friends
Summer of 2022, I went out of my comfort zone and spent 4 weeks abroad in Prague, Czech Republic. As an introvert, I would never imagine that would have been my summer, but sure enough on June 24th I was on a plane to the Czech Republic. ...read more>
University of Hertfordshire Q&A
As an East Texas Native, I can confidently say there is a lot more that the world has to offer. My father worked as a psychology professor in China and went to school in Japan and South Korea. ...read more>
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