Study Abroad Programs Allow First-Generations Students to Explore

By Melanie Escalante, The Hub@TTU Imagine a summer spent in the southern hemisphere: thick coats and ski goggles; endless mountains. Or a spring spent in the western hemisphere as rain falls on you outside of Buckingham Palace: meeting for tapas before visiting La Sagrada Familia; 500 miles away — the history of the Italian Renaissance. […]

Improved Cuba Relations Open Possibilities

By Natalie Ortiz After over 50 years of hostility, the United States has begun to restore diplomatic relations with Cuba, creating new opportunities for students and scholars interested in learning more about the island country. Americans can now travel to Cuba on so-called people-to-people trips. President Barack Obama, who visited the island in March, is the first […]

#PrayForParis … and the Rest of the World

As the news of the Islamic State’s attacks on Paris unfolded, variations of a social media post began to stir controversy across platforms. The post highlighted tragic events across the world and encouraged expressions of sympathy. But the “Pray for…” hashtag quickly spilled onto unrelated events, including an undersea earthquake that could have led to a massive loss of […]

Meet Mass Comm: Wideman Captures International Cultures, Focuses on Film

Students saving to study abroad could be envious of Austin Wideman’s experience traveling through India, China, Thailand, Guatemala, Turkey and Russia — all before graduating college. Not everyone is able to see the world, but all can witness the culture, people and lifestyles he saw through his camera lens. While well-traveled, the senior electronic media and communication major has always […]

Going Abroad: A Life-Changing Adventure

While college can certainly be an adventure in itself, getting the most out of this time in your life might involve leaving Lubbock. Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Student Union Ballroom, Texas Tech University students have the chance to visit Tech’s biannual Study Abroad Fair and learn all about the program’s […]