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Reflections on Studying Abroad in Germany

Reflections on Studying Abroad in Germany

by Virginia O'Connor | Feb 18, 2025 | Europe, Personal Growth, UC Berkeley

By Youngseong Ryu (UC Berkeley) studied abroad in Berlin, Germany As an immigrant to the US from South Korea, the opportunity to study abroad was a milestone in developing my independence. Studying abroad in Germany was an unforgettable adventure filled with art,...
Food Experiences that Defined My Mediterranean Study Abroad Experience

Food Experiences that Defined My Mediterranean Study Abroad Experience

by Virginia O'Connor | Feb 11, 2025 | Europe, Personal Growth, UC Berkeley

By Yvonne Liu (UC Berkeley) studied abroad in Italy Nothing brings people together across cultures like food. In the fall semester of my senior year, I embarked on a transformative journey with UCEAP’s study abroad program called Sustainable Food Systems in the...
From ‘Sopa’ to Fluent: A Year of Learning Spanish in Madrid

From ‘Sopa’ to Fluent: A Year of Learning Spanish in Madrid

by Virginia O'Connor | Feb 6, 2025 | Academics, Choosing a Program, Europe, UC Santa Barbara

By Aileen Pulchny (UC Santa Barbara) studied abroad in Madrid, Spain A year of language mishaps and awkward moments can lead to unexpected rewards – and the occasional bonus tequila shot. The first morning of studying abroad, I woke drenched in sweat. Was I sick—did I...
The 4 H’s of Study Abroad: Honeymoon, Hostility, Humor, and Home

The 4 H’s of Study Abroad: Honeymoon, Hostility, Humor, and Home

by Virginia O'Connor | Jan 22, 2025 | Africa and the Middle East, UC Santa Cruz

By Tanesia Williams (UC Santa Cruz) studied abroad in Ghana Last fall, I had the pleasure of studying abroad at the University of Ghana, and it was a roller coaster of emotions and experiences. At orientation, the program’s leader, Sharon Okantey, better known...
Top 6 Reasons to Study Abroad in Summer

Top 6 Reasons to Study Abroad in Summer

by Virginia O'Connor | Jan 21, 2025 | Choosing a Program

Contributor: Melissa Mora-Gonzalez (UC Berkeley), UCEAP participant on the Made in Italy, Florence program Thinking about studying abroad but not quite ready to spend a semester or year away from home? You’re not alone. Summer study abroad programs offer the...
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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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