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First-generation students in London explore documentaries as medium for storytelling

Isaiah Zaragoza July 9, 2019

Two-hundred and fifty-two students left the Forty Acres to study abroad in England, according to the 2017-2018 Campus Impact Report. Those enrolled in associate professor Kate Dawson’s Maymester...

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Pulling my seat up to the table: First-generation student reflects on study abroad experience

Denise Emerson July 9, 2019

My belief that I had to compete against others’ privilege ended once the University admitted me. All students would be on the same playing field, and my quest for a career would be stable and fruitful. My...

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‘Harry Potter: Wizards Unite’ is as polarizing as it is fun for UT students

Brooke Sjoberg July 9, 2019

Fans of the cult favorite Harry Potter series were gifted their own augmented reality mobile game on June 21. Harry Potter: Wizards Unite provokes strong reactions from both fans and former fans of the...

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Pride or profit: LGBT students talk Pride branding

Sandra Torres June 25, 2019

The month of June — Pride Month — brings an array of emotions to the LGBT community, including pride, love and possession. The Stonewall Riots of 1969 marked the beginning of marches for equality...

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What scooter brand are you?

Carlos Garcia June 18, 2019

The choice is inevitable. It’s almost ingrained into our techie, millennial DNA. We shiver at the sight of one. But at one point, you will have to choose which scooter brand will get you to that...

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Q&A: Alumnus Giancarlo Bernini discusses performance on ‘Penn & Teller: Fool Us’

Trinady Joslin June 18, 2019

As a magician, religious studies alumnus Giancarlo Bernini, who graduated in 2019, takes pride in using magic to bring joy to others. He has been practicing since he saw a card trick in fifth grade and...

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Incoming, current first-generation students stand side-by-side

Sandra Torres June 18, 2019

Heading to college is already a difficult change, but first-generation students face a bigger challenge: a lack of college experience from their parents.  To ease that transition, New Student Services...

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How to celebrate Pride month in Austin for free

Denise Emerson June 11, 2019

Glitter, drag and dancing will rain over Austin for the next month. Pride celebrations kicked off with events in early June, but there are still new opportunities to celebrate before the official parade...

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What incoming freshmen need to consider about orientation

Brooke Sjoberg June 11, 2019

Heading off to college is the subject of Hollywood films, Broadway musicals and even a song or two. This week, however, it’s real life for incoming UT freshmen at their orientation.  For...

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Students use summer classes to get ahead, graduate on time

Denise Emerson June 11, 2019

There are about three weeks between spring semester finals and the first summer session, leaving students little time to visit their families. Students often take UT summer courses to move their graduation...

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Students discuss motivations for blogging

Sandeep Bhakta May 9, 2019

A year after Max Scheffer started a blog to document his travels during a gap year, he shifted his focus to create a different blog — discussing his struggle with his bisexuality and religious beliefs. Whether...

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Study abroad accessible to all, despite price, strict degree schedules

Kendall Tietz May 9, 2019

Many students believe they won’t be able to study abroad due to the high price tag and strict degree requirements. The International Office that houses the study abroad office at UT is a resource...

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