Welcome back, Maverick! Returning from study abroad is an accomplishment worth celebrating, but they experience doesn't have to end when you arrive home. Whether you spent a few weeks or a full academic year abroad, you've gained new perspectives, experiences, and skills that can continue to shape your time at UTA and beyond.
As you settle back into life at home, take time to reflect on what you've learned, share your experiences with others, and stay connected with the global community at UTA.
Coming home can be exciting, but readjusting to familiar routines after living in a different country can take time. You may miss the people you met, the places you explored, or the independence and routines you developed abroad. You may also find that your perspective has changed.
Here are a few ways to make the transition easier:
Your story could inspire another Maverick to take the first step toward studying abroad! We want to celebrate your experiences and showcase the many ways UTA students explore the world!
Did you capture a favorite memory, a beautiful destination, a cultural experience, or a day in the life of studying abroad? Share your photos and videos with the Study Abroad Office.
Your experience makes you a valuable resource for students who are just beginning their study abroad journeys. There are several ways to stay connected with our office and help other Mavericks discover the benefits of international education.
Want to help other students discover study abroad? Consider becoming a Study Abroad Ambassador!
Ambassadors share their experiences, encourage fellow Mavericks to explore international opportunities, and help promote study abroad across campus. You may have opportunities to participate in outreach events, share your story with prospective students, and support Study Abroad initiatives.
Keep an eye out for emails after your return for Ambassador volunteer position openings!
Interested in gaining professional experience while staying connected to international education? The UTA Study Abroad Office occasionally hires student assistants to support office operations, student outreach, events, communications, and other projects.
Student assistant positions are available when openings arise and may offer opportunities to build communication, organization, customer service, and administrative skills.
New Student Assistant positions will be posted on Handshake when available and you might receive an email when openings become available!
Stay connected by attending Study Abroad events throughout the academic year. You can reconnect with fellow students, share your experiences, learn about new programs, and help build excitement around international education at UTA.
Look for opportunities to attend the Study Abroad Fair, information sessions, cultural events, and other activities hosted by out office.
Check out our MavEngage page to stay updated on our upcoming events!
Your time abroad may have helped you develop skills that are valuable in the classroom, workplace, and beyond. Take time to identify what you've gained and consider how to communicate those skills to future employers, graduate programs, and academic departments.
Consider how your experience helped you develop or strengthen skills such as:
Think about specific moments when you used these skills. Real examples can help you explain the value of your experience in interview, applications, and professional conversations.
Include your study abroad experience on your resume or professional profiles. Highlight relevant coursework, projects, internships, language development, and skills you gained abroad.
Rather than listing only the country or institution, describe what you did and what you learned. For example, you might highlight completing coursework in an international academic environment, conducting research abroad, or navigating daily life in another language.
Your study abroad experience can be a starting point for future international opportunities. Consider exploring international internships, language study, graduate programs, research opportunities, or careers that involve global engagement.
You can also connect with UTA faculty, academic advisors, and career resources to explore how your experience fits into your academic and professional goals.
Your time abroad is one chapter in your Maverick journey, and there are many ways to keep building on what you've learned.
Share your story, stay involved with Study Abroad, encourage another student to explore the world, and continue finding opportunities to bring a global perspective to your life at UTA.
We look forward to hearing about your adventures and welcoming you back to the Study Abroad community!
