University of Texas, Austin (UT)

Book your flights very early, then you may get some discounts (maybe there are some student discounts too). A round trip ticket is also a very good idea (book all flights ahead, to go there and to come back), that makes it cheaper too. If you want to travel within the US (and there is a lot to see) book Youth Hostels or flights here in Austin over the Internet - you can get very good deals! - for example just USD 99,00 from Austin to Los Angeles with Southwest Airlines. Keep your luggage small, believe me! If you need a shirt, shoes or something else, you can buy it in Austin very cheap.

I bought a bike in the beginning of the semester and used it ALL the time (I lived very close to campus, though).

Well, Austin is just a great place to live and especially to study, if you are gonna be there you´d definetily love it!. Do not miss the Football games and the Austin City Limits!!

Take advantage of 6th street, avoid Spiros, and try pete's piano bar at the very beggining. If you can afford it...buy a car!

Enjoy it and use the opportunity to travel around the country. It is an experience you will never forget!

Brownsville is a sunny and small city. The life style is very relaxing, no traffic jams, no stress, no long lines. It is a peaceful city.