
Learning Beyond Borders
At Moody College, our students' learning expands beyond national borders. What better way to learn about communication than by going out into the world and communicating with others. By offering a variety of global education programs, our students gain hands-on experience in the fields of Advertising, Communication Sciences & Disorders, Communication Studies, Journalism, Public Relations, and Radio-Television-Film.
Global Learning Opportunities

Global Communication Minor
The Global Communication Minor is designed to give students a global perspective of the communication industries. Students will learn about the essential role of communication in our increasingly interconnected and multicultural society.
Global Virtual Exchanges
Global Virtual Exchange courses at UT Austin connect with those at universities abroad using digital technologies and provide an opportunity to:- Discuss contemporary issues with international peers
- Practice a foreign language with native speakers
- Learn about new cultures and global perspectives
- Work on group projects or publications with students abroad
- Access lectures by foreign experts and scholars

Foreign Language Requirement
In order to produce more diverse, interdisciplinary, and culturally-minded students, Moody College students must satisfy a foreign language and culture requirement
Education Abroad
Moody College students not only have the opportunity to participate in education abroad programs facilitated through Texas Global but also programs designed and taught by their own faculty members. Faculty from Advertising, Communication Sciences & Disorders, Communication Studies, Journalism, Public Relations, and Radio-Television-Film lead programs across the globe including Austria, China, Czech Republic, Denmark, England, Finland, Germany, Ireland, and Spain.
Education Abroad Photography Contest
Moody College students who study abroad have the opportunity to submit photos they took during their travels for a college-wide photography contest. Winners are awarded monetary prizes and their photos are displayed in the Belo Media Center.2021-2022 Education Abroad Photography Contest Winners

Photojournalism First Place
"No puedes romperme"
Photography by Laura Ulman
Madrid, Spain
Meli, an Iranian woman, cuts her hair to protest the killing of Mahsa Amini in Madrid

Photojournalism 2nd Place
"Moments in Motion"
Photography by Athena Polymenis
Prague, Czech Republic
The Crucifix and Calvary is a striking statue compared to the others on the Charles Bridge as it feels less clustered and is comparatively more freestanding in the sense that the figures are rather isolated and separated. During my moments of being on standby to capture this image, I looked a little further into the importance of this statue and I learned that the gold plated Hebrew words were actually mildly offensive. You see, the words were added in 1696 when a local Jewish leader was accused of blasphemy and as punishment was forced to raise funds for this symbolic humiliation and degradation of Prague Jews. It was only slightly remedied in 2000 when an American Rabi sent a direct request to the mayor to acknowledge the possibly offensive text and placement with a tablet that was placed on the side of the statue. I found this as an interesting tid-bit of information because today in our class we began preparing for tomorrow’s day trip to Terezín, a nazi transport camp also known as the Theresienstadt Ghetto. My mind likes to draw parallels on topics that hit similar notes, and I found the popularity of this statue interesting considering its antisemitic roots. Group after group would come and pose for a selfie, or take a quick shot of the statue as they passed by, but hey- all I can say is “the more you know.

Photojournalism Honorable Mention
"Smoke Break"
Photography by Kendyl Loper
London, United Kingdom
Two chefs take a break on the streets of downtown London

Photojournalism Honorable Mention
"You're It"
Photography by Laura Ulman
Istanbul, Turkey
Children play "it" using a chicken in the streets of the historically Jewish district of Istanbul, Balat.

Marketing First Place
"Reflection"
Photography by Brynn Palmer
Cape Town, South Africa
This photo is an off guard of my friend Max. I caught him taking a moment to himself to take in the beautiful scenery around us, so I snapped a picture of him. When I showed it to him later he expressed his gratitude for my capturing of the moment. He said he was thinking about how surreal it was to be in Africa, and how nice it was to see stereotypes about the continent being broken down.

Marketing 2nd Place
"Smoke Break"
Photography by Peyton Sims
Prague, Czech Republic
They didn't notice me – but even if they did – they wouldn’t mind.
Outside of our apartment window, my roommates and I watched this couple across from our building since the first day we hauled our luggage into our empty room in Prague. If anything, these two have been a form of entertainment for me and my three roommates.
Okay, let me clarify – we don’t necessarily go to the window, eager to find them outside. They just seem to always be across from us. And I mean always.
Sometimes, the woman is alone on her smoke break, while other times, her partner is embracing her from behind, occasionally stealing a puff from her cigarette. There’s been times that we’ve seen them at least four times in one day – their smoke break is their daily routine. In fact, tobacco is the leading cause of death in illness in Europe – but that doesn’t seem to turn locals away. To many Europeans, finishing a pack of cigarettes in a day has become a part of their culture.
On a brighter note, I bought some pastel-colored tulips for our window seal, which I felt perfectly framed the couple on the other side of the glass when I decided to document this moment, curious to know more about them. Whenever I had my camera out to capture some photos of them, I can’t help but fear that I’ll see one of them look up and make eye contact with me – let’s just say I was crouched a bit behind our curtains for these photos in attempt to not blow my cover. After all, we were in Prague until the end of the June, so I planned to try and stay on good terms with all of our neighbors. Especially because their routine has, in a way, became a part of our own daily routine.

Marketing Honorable Mention
"A Synonym for Beauty"
Photography by Kendyl Loper
Florence, Italy
My class had just climbed to the top of the Florence Cathedral. It was 368 steps to the top. My friend, Alexa was taking in the view.

Marketing Honorable Mention
"Casa Azul"
Photography by Alexandria Garza
Mexico City, Mexico
Visiting the house of Frida Kahlo.
2020 Education Abroad Photography Contest Winners
Photojournalism 1st Place
Photojournalism 2nd Place
Photojournalism 3rd Place
Marketing 1st Place

Marketing 2nd Place

Marketing 3rd Place
2019 Education Abroad Photography Contest Winners

Czech Demonstrator (1st Place)

Christchurch, New Zealand (2nd Place)

Beautiful Strangers in Berlin (3rd Place)
