SCOTLAND Series
Stories of Change and Creativity

Scotland Episodes

In this short series, I'm bringing you stories from Queen Margaret University near Edinburgh, Scotland. I'm teaching a three-week public relations course as part of Texas State University's Education Abroad program.

Along the way I'm sitting down with students, faculty and local professionals to capture their stories on my iPhone. From first-time travelers to creative pros. These conversations reveal how global experiences can shape who we are and how we communicate with the world.
Aug. 4, 2025

How Study Abroad Pushes You Out of Your Comfort Zone

In this short solo episode, I share some thoughts about my study abroad experience in Scotland. It pushed me and my students out of our comfort zone, but that was a very good thing. I taught one of the first Edinburgh hub cl...
July 5, 2025

Finding a Creative Career: Bety Téllez Mora's Path

How do you keep moving forward when the road isn’t clear? In this episode of Stories of Change and Creativity – Scotland Edition , I sit down with Bety Téllez Mora, Content and Campaigns Officer at Queen Margaret University -...
June 25, 2025

Education Abroad Scotland: Jamin Ochoa’s Life-Changing Journey

Study abroad Scotland. An unforgettable experience of culture, courage, and personal growth. Texas State University junior Jamin Ochoa signed up for a public relations class in Scotland and it's been a life-changing experie...
June 24, 2025

From Freshman to Fearless: Grace White's Scottish Adventure

Just say yes to opportunities. Grace White, a rising sophomore public relations major at Texas State University, shares her transformative experiences about her three-week study abroad program in Scotland. Grace was a studen...
June 24, 2025

Take a Chance on Scotland: Angie Olmos and Study Abroad

Education abroad gives students the chance to discover the world beyond their familiar borders. On this episode of Stories of Change and Creativity: Scotland Edition, I had the chance to talk with Angie Olmos. Angie is a so...
June 24, 2025

From Texas State to Scotland: Tori Pickett's Study Abroad Story

What’s it like to leave the U.S. for the first time and study in a new country? In this short series I'm highlighting our Texas State University education abroad program in Scotland. Students and faculty spent three weeks living and working on the campus of Queen Margaret University, near Edinburgh…
June 12, 2025

How Writing Retreats Unlock Creativity: Insight from Dr. Vani Naik

Are you a professor, researcher or writer? Do you battle with distraction and writer's block? If so, a writing retreat might be just what you need to finish your project. Retreats provide academics with distraction-free environments to focus solely on their writing projects, helping them make signi…