Virginia O'Connor, Author at UCEAP News and Features

What Four Months in Paris Taught Me: Lessons in Culture, Politics, Society and Self-Discovery

by Virginia O'Connor | Aug 26, 2024 | Personal Growth, UC Berkeley

Written by Angelina Engalla (UC Berkeley), winner of The Californian Abroad Blog Contest (2024) In transit to Paris, while waiting at the check-in counter at Hong Kong International Airport, I chatted with another traveler on my flight. We covered the typical airport...

Furthering my mother’s legacy through study abroad

by Virginia O'Connor | Aug 26, 2024 | Personal Growth, UC San Diego

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Navigating Scholarships to Study Abroad: A First-Gen Student’s Roadmap

by Virginia O'Connor | Jul 15, 2024 | Europe, Funding Your Education Abroad, UC Irvine

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3-Minute Travel Guide: Queensland, Australia

by Virginia O'Connor | Jun 17, 2024 | Australia and Oceania, UC Santa Barbara

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A Black Woman’s Guide to Thriving in South Korea

by Virginia O'Connor | Jun 4, 2024 | Asia, Local Living

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