Virginia O'Connor, Author at UCEAP News and Features

3-minute travel guide: Maastricht, Netherlands – Edition A

by Virginia O'Connor | Apr 3, 2017 | Choosing a Program, Europe

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Fitness tips for studying abroad in a cold climate

by Virginia O'Connor | Mar 24, 2017 | Health and Wellness

Working out in winter weather is invigorating, gives you instant rosy cheeks and torches body fat! But how do you keep a healthy exercise routine in a cold climate? Toss the workout clothes in the suitcase and charge up your health tracker, these fitness tips are sure...

3-minute travel guide: Sydney, Australia

by Virginia O'Connor | Mar 2, 2017 | Australia and Oceania, UC Santa Barbara

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3-minute travel guide: Accra, Ghana

by Virginia O'Connor | Feb 7, 2017 | Africa and the Middle East, Choosing a Program, UC Santa Barbara

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25 Epic study abroad adventures for your bucket list

by Virginia O'Connor | Jan 24, 2017 | Choosing a Program

What adventures await you in life? These 25 study abroad adventures will take you somewhere you’ve never been, let you do something you’ve never done and experience something you’ll remember for the rest of your life. Why not check a few off your bucket list this...