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The European Union Center of Excellence at UT Austin is pleased to offer grants to three UT undergraduate students to travel to Brussels in the summer of 2013 through the EUCE Brussels Program. The trip is funded through the support of the European Commission and organized by the Network of European Union Centers in the [...]

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Apply for New York Times Op Ed Columnist Nicholas Kristof’s annual win-a-trip contest. Below is his invitation: “I’m hereby announcing the contest for 2013: I’ll take a university student, undergraduate or graduate, with me on a reporting trip to Africa next summer. Together we’ll shine a light on neglected issues. Information about how to apply [...]

Who are you and why do you want to go? Most study abroad programs require application essays.  These essays typically serve as proof that you can form cogent sentences and have put some thought into your decision to apply for an international experience.  Give the admission committee a chance to get to know you and [...]

A new survey of more than a billion airfare searches has revealed the very best time to book your flight, says a spokeswoman for Kayak. For international trips, the prime booking window is 34 days prior to departure. Link to the full article here.

The Study Abroad Office has introduced “Global Pathways,” a new initiative to maximize the study abroad opportunities available for UT students. For the first time, UT students in academic good standing (GPA of 2.0 or above) are eligible to study abroad through the 18 Global Pathways programs.  Programs are offered every term, most carry no [...]

This article from Consumer Reports contains some great advice for students who are weighing their options for staying in touch while abroad, including the option to rent a phone in your host country. If you decide to take your laptop or tablet abroad, check your homeowner’s or renter’s insurance to see if they are covered [...]

If you plan to study abroad, it is more than likely you will need a visa. The kind of visa you will apply for will vary depending on the country or countries you plan to visit, and it will also depend on the length of your stay. Lonely Planet provides some basic information on visas [...]

As Board Chair, appointed to the Board directly by President Obama, Tom Healy plays a key role in shaping Fulbright policy and representing the program to the world.  He is a dynamic personality and has personal global connections, including with Presidents Obama and Clinton, with world leaders and with Fulbright Commissions across the globe.  Furthermore, [...]