Top 5 Reasons to Study Abroad in Australia
Virginia O'Connor2025-04-14T16:24:40-07:00Why 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.
10 Skills You Learn on Study Abroad that Pay Off Forever
Virginia O'Connor2024-03-04T13:57:30-08:00Wondering 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.
3-minute Travel Guide: Rabat, Morocco
Virginia O'Connor2025-04-14T16:25:41-07:00What 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!
Searching for Myself in Hong Kong: Re-Evaluating What it Means to be Asian American
Virginia O'Connor2025-04-14T16:26:36-07:00Anna 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.
3-minute Travel Guide: Villarrica, Chile
Virginia O'Connor2025-04-14T16:27:55-07:00Wonder 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.
How one Iranian-American Became an Anthropologist in France
Virginia O'Connor2025-04-14T16:31:41-07:00Learn 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.
3-minute Travel Guide: Seoul, Korea
Virginia O'Connor2025-04-14T16:34:53-07:00What is it like to study abroad in Seoul, South Korea? Check out Afreen Ali's (UC Davis) tips and advice on solo traveling, foods you cannot miss, and where to study and live (hint: not the campus dorms).
Foods and Flavors to Savor in South America
Virginia O'Connor2023-09-05T09:56:08-07:00No trip to South America is complete without exploring the foods and flavors. From street carts to family tables, South America is a foodie paradise of flavor and texture - even for vegans!
3-minute Travel Guide: Prague, Czech Republic
Virginia O'Connor2025-04-14T16:37:14-07:00What is it like to study abroad in Prague, Czech Republic? Take a look at UC Riverside's Nicole Azimioara's tips and recommendations on where to study, all the excursions, and pedal boating on the Vltava River!
3-minute Travel Guide: Maastricht, Netherlands
Virginia O'Connor2025-04-14T16:44:15-07:00What is it like to study abroad in Maastricht, Netherlands? Take a look at UC Santa Barbara's Lindsey Campbell's tips and recommendations on where to study, all the foods to try, and biking to campus.