10/03/2026
"I’ve found that my Spanish has improved the most from meeting new people and chatting with locals outside of class. These are the kinds of activities you find more often when you are willing to go with the flow. My advice is to say yes to random invitations. If you don't enjoy it, you'll know for next time, and at least you tried something new. It’s more likely that you will end up getting to know some cool people, getting satisfaction from using the language in a tangible way, and discovering a new fun activity. If you are studying abroad to learn the language, there is no better way to do that than by talking to locals."
Read more about Global Ambassador Sean Prakash's experience studying in Mexico City, Mexico at Tecnológico de Monterrey: https://utx.global/4rIX5gF
College of Liberal Arts - University of Texas at Austin, UT Department of Economics Advising, Gilman International Scholarship Program, TEC Campus Ciudad de México