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All the Things to Learn About Your Academics Abroad
Contributors: Cynthia Chen (UC Berkeley), Jerry Wu (UC Santa Barbara), and Leslie Amarachi Duru (UC Los Angeles), 2024 blog contestants Story highlights: Course structures, grading systems, teaching styles—so many academic differences to consider! Tips and resources...
Local Living
My Moka and Me: How Italian Coffee Culture Transformed My Year Abroad
By Casey Lopez (UC Santa Barbara), studied abroad in Padua, Italy The first time I used my 10 euro Moka pot, one of Italy’s simplest and most iconic coffee makers, I was sure it was broken. Impatient and jetlagged, I stood at the communal kitchen stove, hoping no one...
Personal Growth
What Study Abroad Taught Me About Friendship and Travel
by Clark Boyce (UC Berkeley), studied abroad in Singapore Everyone goes into studying abroad with their own plans, expectations, and questions. Will I find friends when I get there? Will I like the food? What will my living situation be like? How hard will the classes...
Internships & Career Prep
Global Careers Start Here: Why Your Research Breakthrough Starts Abroad
Story highlights: International research offers unique advantages over local opportunities Participate in co-authored reports with an international team, broadening your professional network Challenge yourself to build resilience and maturity—competitive...
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