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Hey again from Weekly Texas Universities 👋. Today, we have a new summer edition of Weekly sharing new study abroad programs from universities across Texas, scholarships to reduce your Fall Semester bill, and places to live this summer if you have an in-person internship. Let’s dive in:

Coming Soon to Your Doorstep: Seasonal Plant-Based Meals from Purple Carrot

Are you sick of the evening scramble to put a tasty and nutritious meal on the table? Purple Carrot has got your back with fully plant-based, chef-crafted meals delivered right to your door.

Purple Carrot offers three time-saving options that let you skip the stress of meal planning and grocery shopping and spend more time doing what matters, whether that’s helping your kids with their homework or squeezing in a quick workout.

Choose from prepared meals that are ready to enjoy in two minutes or less or meal kits featuring delicious recipes with the exact amount of ingredients you need - meaning nothing gets wasted! You can also shop their “plantry” to find a curated selection of plant-based grocery items - perfect for days when you want to get a little more creative in the kitchen.

Can’t pick just one? You don’t have to! Purple Carrot plans are fully customizable. Each week, you can choose from any combination of meal kits, prepared meals, and grocery items.

Plus, if you need a break, you can skip a week or cancel at any time, so your food won't go bad while you head off on a well-deserved vacation.

Now is the perfect time to try Purple Carrot. This summer, they’ve launched 5 new seasonal prepared meals that are light, vibrant, and perfect for enjoying outside or on the go.

Discover the power of delicious, fully plant-based meals. Pick your plan today.

Study Abroad Programs

UT Austin Global Opportunities:

• UT Exchange Program: University of Sydney - Sydney, Australia - Oceania

• UT International Business Summer Program - Barcelona, Spain - Europe

• UT Environmental Studies Abroad - Costa Rica - Central America

Texas A&M University Adventures:

• A&M All Majors Exchange: TU Dortmund - Dortmund, Germany - Europe

• A&M Africa Wildlife Medicine Track II - Johannesburg, South Africa - Africa

• A&M Asia Business Winter Faculty-Led - Bangkok, Thailand - Asia

Rice University Global Experiences:

• Rice Engineering Exchange: ETH Zurich - Zurich, Switzerland - Europe

• Rice Social Sciences Summer Program - Buenos Aires, Argentina - South America

• Rice Humanities in Italy - Florence, Italy - Europe

Scholarships For College Students In Texas

• Sallie Mae Scholarship - $2K - Deadline July 31

• ScholarshipsPoint Scholarship - $25K - Deadline July 31

• Women with Promise Scholarship - $250-$5K - Deadline Rolling

Summer Internship Housing

Austin, TX - The Bowie

• Address: 311 Bowie St, Austin, TX 78703

• Features: Luxury apartments offering amenities such as a rooftop pool, fitness center, and resident lounge. Located near downtown Austin, suitable for internships.

Houston, TX - The Millennium High Street

• Address: 4410 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX 77027

• Features: Modern apartments with amenities including a fitness center, rooftop terrace, and communal spaces. Ideal for internships in downtown Houston.

Dallas, TX - The Jordan by Windsor

• Address: 2355 Thomas Ave, Dallas, TX 75201

• Features: Luxury apartments with amenities like a rooftop pool, fitness center, and resident lounge. Convenient for internships in downtown Dallas.

San Antonio, TX - 1800 Broadway Urban Residences

• Address: 1800 Broadway St, San Antonio, TX 78215

• Features: Contemporary apartments with amenities such as a fitness center, rooftop lounge, and swimming pool. Close to downtown San Antonio for easy commute to internships.

College Station, TX - Rise at Northgate

• Address: 717 University Dr, College Station, TX 77840

• Features: Modern student apartments with amenities like a rooftop pool, fitness center, and study rooms. Perfect for internships near Texas A&M University.

Happy summer planning and good luck with your internships and scholarships! Stay tuned for more updates from Weekly Texas Universities.