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How one Iranian-American Became an Anthropologist in France

2025-04-14T16:31:41-07:00

Learn how one Iranian-American student from UC Berkeley, Tara Shahandeh, discovered strength and resilience in the face of challenges while studying abroad in France. Learn what helped her finally claim her role as a multicultural, multi-lingual anthropologist.

How one Iranian-American Became an Anthropologist in France2025-04-14T16:31:41-07:00

So you want to study abroad in Ireland, have you considered Cork?

2025-04-14T16:45:42-07:00

Ireland has plenty of wonderful study abroad locations. If you're interested in studying abroad there, see what (UC Santa Barbara) Katelyn Warren says about the different locations and why you might want to consider Cork for your study abroad experience.

So you want to study abroad in Ireland, have you considered Cork?2025-04-14T16:45:42-07:00

Study Abroad Travel Insurance Explained: What, Why, and How it Works

2023-10-02T11:06:36-07:00

All eligible UCEAP students have travel insurance coverage while they study abroad. It’s included in the cost of your program. Read on to discover answers to the questions students always ask about study abroad travel insurance.

Study Abroad Travel Insurance Explained: What, Why, and How it Works2023-10-02T11:06:36-07:00

Reverse Culture Shock: Adjusting to Life at Home After Study Abroad

2025-01-29T13:30:11-08:00

Story highlights: Reverse culture shock can be as disorienting as the culture shock you experience when arriving in a new place. Incorporate favorite parts of [...]

Reverse Culture Shock: Adjusting to Life at Home After Study Abroad2025-01-29T13:30:11-08:00

3-minute Travel Guide: Bangkok, Thailand

2025-04-14T16:48:57-07:00

What is it like to study abroad in Bangkok, Thailand? Check out UC Santa Barbara's Edwin Giron-Montenegro's tips and advice on best day trips, food to eat, and how to visit other Southeast Asian countries. Hint: you can leave that sweatshirt behind.

3-minute Travel Guide: Bangkok, Thailand2025-04-14T16:48:57-07:00
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