No two study abroad experiences are alike. In this guide, Jodi Felder (UC Riverside) shares the insights that helped her thrive as a Black woman studying abroad in Korea, where she experienced racial prejudice and still has no regrets about taking part in this transformative journey.
Ever wonder what it's like to spend Thanksgiving in another country, far away from your family and friends at home? Read (UC Santa Barbara) Elias Veran's story of spending Thanksgiving weekend on an olive farm in Provence, hosted by UC alum, Thomas Seale.
Building resilience means you'll have the resources to bounce back more easily from unexpected difficulties that arise. Here's how, and why you should, develop resilience before you study abroad.
As a child, Joshua Swank (UC Irvine) witnessed the naturalization ceremonies for new US citizens and thought, "how do they do it?" Little did he know he was witnessing student diplomacy at work! Study abroad reminded Joshua of the value of student diplomacy.
When you hear you should "research the location" before you leave for study abroad, what do you do? Here's a list of all the things to research before you leave the US on your study abroad adventure.
Why study abroad in Australia 8,000 miles from home? Jahnavi Srinivas (UC Los Angeles) shares all the best reasons to study abroad in the land down under.
Wondering if there's a return on investment with study abroad? Prepare to be surprised. Turns out study abroad helps you learn serious skills that pay off in your academic and professional life forever.
What is it like to study abroad in Rabat, Morocco? Take a look at (UC Davis) Alex Visconti's tips and recommendations on what to pack, where to shop, and which professors have the best classes!
Anna Nguyen (UC Los Angeles) studied abroad to discover her roots on a quest to become Asian enough. Her journey through Hong Kong and Vietnam, mounds of Chinese food, and hours with the Cantonese language, and finally her own family led her to understand her national and ethnic identity.
Wonder what it's like to study abroad in southern Chile? Check out Phoebe Goulden's (UC Berkeley) tips for home stay families, food, and where to study in this guide to Villarrica, Chile.
