by Jennifer Monroe | Apr 20, 2026 | Europe, Personal Growth, UC Santa Barbara
by Sadie Bijlsma (UC Santa Barbara) studied abroad in Edinburgh The Promise of Eternal Beauty On the Isle of Skye in Scotland, there is a river that is rumored to have been enchanted by fairies. According to Scottish folklore, if you dip your face into the waters...
by Jennifer Monroe | Apr 20, 2026 | Home Feature, Personal Growth, UC Berkeley, UC Santa Cruz, UCLA
Contributors: Keren Dror (UC Los Angeles), Annika Jorgensen (UC Berkeley), and Mercedes Lefiti (UC Santa Cruz) We all pack certain things for study abroad: maybe a favorite snack, a photo, a childhood stuffie to remind us of home. Each of us also carries something...
by Jennifer Monroe | Apr 14, 2026 | News and Announcements
UCEAP is proud to announce that Bayo Collins (UC Berkeley) has been selected as a finalist for the Award for Academic Achievement Abroad, presented by the Forum on Education Abroad. Collins studied abroad at the Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro during...
by Jennifer Monroe | Apr 8, 2026 | News and Announcements
UCEAP Announces Leadership Transition Farewell to Dr. Vivian-Lee Nyitray, Welcome Dr. Dan Waite The University of California Education Abroad Program (UCEAP) is proud to announce an important leadership transition that marks both a moment of gratitude and an exciting...
by Jennifer Monroe | Apr 1, 2026 | Australia and Oceania, Choosing a Program, Local Living, UC San Diego
DON’T FORGET TO PACK Sunscreen! Down under, especially in Australia and New Zealand, the UV is way stronger than in the US, so be mindful when planning outdoor activities and always have sunscreen on. BEST LEFT AT HOME Multiple layers of clothing. You are not...
