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Homesick While Abroad? Let’s Talk About It

Homesick While Abroad? Let’s Talk About It

by Virginia O'Connor | Mar 30, 2026 | Europe, Personal Growth, UC Irvine

By Kylee Cochram (UC Santa Barbara) studied abroad in the Netherlands With pro tips shared by study abroad advisors As I prepared for studying abroad, I was so excited for all the new friends, experiences and opportunities. This would be a total shift from the life I...
Beyond the Semester: Why a Year Abroad Changes Everything

Beyond the Semester: Why a Year Abroad Changes Everything

by Virginia O'Connor | Mar 30, 2026 | Australia and Oceania, Choosing a Program, UC Merced, UC San Diego, UC Santa Barbara, UC Santa Cruz, UCLA

Contributors: Aliyah Flamson Rubalcava (UC Santa Cruz), Elias Veran (UC Santa Barbara), Sarah Schecter (UC Los Angeles), Shaun Colegado (UC Merced), and Sophia Chang (UC San Diego), 2024 blog writing contestants UCEAP alums agree that when it comes to studying...
Anxiety said “Stay,” But Europe Called: Five Lessons from my Study Abroad Experience

Anxiety said “Stay,” But Europe Called: Five Lessons from my Study Abroad Experience

by Virginia O'Connor | Apr 15, 2025 | Europe, Health and Wellness, UC Irvine

By Harper Parsley (UC Irvine) studied abroad in London and Paris My biggest struggle in school has always been mental health. Even while studying engaging topics that I found interesting, I would be overwhelmed by deadlines. If you’re attending a four-year...
Global Careers Start Here: Why a Summer Internship Abroad is Worth Considering

Global Careers Start Here: Why a Summer Internship Abroad is Worth Considering

by Virginia O'Connor | Apr 14, 2025 | Africa and the Middle East, Career Prep, Choosing a Program

Contributors: Anshul Jagtap (UC Santa Cruz), Arisa Matsuzaki (UC Los Angeles), Harini Srinivasan (UC Riverside), Jasmine Fortez (UC Santa Cruz), and Klee Klee Soe (UC Irvine), 2024 blog writing contestants Story highlights: International internships offer unique...
5 Reasons Why Spring Might Be the Perfect Time to Study Abroad

5 Reasons Why Spring Might Be the Perfect Time to Study Abroad

by Virginia O'Connor | Apr 14, 2025 | Choosing a Program

When it comes to studying abroad, timing can transform your entire academic experience. While many students automatically think of the fall semester for their global adventure, spring offers unique advantages that could make it the perfect choice for your...
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Study Abroad Program: Lund University, Sweden
Program Location: Lund, Sweden
Other Countries Visited: Denmark, Germany, Czech Republic, Austria,
Hungary, and Norway

Home University: UC Berkeley
Major:  Bioengineering
Year: Junior (Graduating Spring 2017)

Alison Long is a rising senior studying tissue engineering and drug delivery at UC Berkeley. She loves spending time outdoors, hiking, biking and playing soccer. As a nature enthusiast, her travels involved exploring national parks and canvassing tulip festivals around Europe. In her free time, Alison enjoys painting and watching cooking competitions on the Food Network.

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