by Virginia O'Connor | Aug 18, 2025 | Choosing a Program, UCLA
by Micah-Rose Hoffman (UC Los Angeles) In an increasingly polarized world, the ability to move fluently between two cultures, languages, and countries is more than just a skill—it’s a superpower. Growing up monolingual in a thoroughly American family, I envied my...
by Virginia O'Connor | Aug 6, 2025 | Americas, UC Santa Cruz
by Lily Frohlich (UC Santa Cruz) When I was entering high school, I wrote a letter to my college-bound self. It opened with the line: “Dear Lily, I hope that as you are reading this, you are on a plane headed to Canada.” When I signed up to spend a quarter...
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...
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...
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...
