Study abroad is an experience that teaches you beyond what you think you will learn. It stretches you, transforms you, and shakes you out of your comfort zone. See the most important lifelong lessons Nico Shin (UC Santa Barbara) learned while studying abroad in South Korea.
Travel the landscapes of Scotland through Trieu Nguyen's (UC Santa Barbara) photo album and see the experiences you can have when you study abroad with UCEAP.
'Dirty, noisy, and full of sketchy people' is what Lindsay Campbell (UC Santa Barbara) once believed about hostels. While on study abroad, Lindsay learned hostels are generally clean, safe (provided you take precautions), and full of friendly, interesting travelers from around the world.
The quality and availability of common medicines and health supplies cannot always be guaranteed. For this reason, it's a good idea for students studying abroad to have their own personal travel health kit. Use this checklist to prepare for your adventure abroad.
Sierra Alef-Defo (UC Berkeley) just got back from Lyon, France! Check out her experiences and advice on housing, the best eateries and more in her 3-minute travel guide.
Strange food, cold weather, new roommates, planes, trains, buses and metro rides. If you don’t get sick while abroad, you are a marvel of science. While a trip to a medical clinic is not at the top of your travel plans, you might as well prepare for the inevitability.
Nearly everyone who graduates without studying abroad regrets it. But the truth is, missing out on study abroad in the name of a tight budget is unnecessary. If you’re already paying for college, study abroad is a chance to get more for your tuition. It can even offset your expenses depending on where you go.
Mechanical engineers design everything that moves in the modern world, from elaborate transit railway systems to massive aircraft and ships. They develop solutions for industries and systems that will shape our future.
Finding a new place to live is not easy, especially in a foreign country with language barriers, currency exchange rates and unfamiliar laws. Luckily, many...
Travel with Julie Huang (UC Berkeley) through New Zealand, Fiji and Australia through photography and see the experiences you can have when you study abroad with UCEAP.
