by Virginia O'Connor | Aug 26, 2024 | Personal Growth, UC Berkeley
Written by Angelina Engalla (UC Berkeley), winner of The Californian Abroad Blog Contest (2024) In transit to Paris, while waiting at the check-in counter at Hong Kong International Airport, I chatted with another traveler on my flight. We covered the typical airport...
by Virginia O'Connor | Aug 26, 2024 | Personal Growth, UC San Diego
Written by Ekaterina Griffin (UC San Diego), winner of The Californian Abroad Blog Contest (2024) My parents named me Katia after the little children they taught in Russia while in the Peace Corps. Their tales of the bitter Russian winters, rowdy schoolchildren, and...
by Virginia O'Connor | Jul 15, 2024 | Europe, Funding Your Education Abroad, UC Irvine
By Qi Jun Chen (UC Irvine) Too many first-generation students put off studying abroad because they believe it’s too expensive. The good news? There are so many scholarships out there just waiting for first-gen students like us to apply. I was able to score multiple...
by Virginia O'Connor | Jun 17, 2024 | Australia and Oceania, UC Santa Barbara
3-MINUTE TRAVEL GUIDE: QUEENSLAND, AUSTRALIA DON’T FORGET TO PACK All the sun protection! Australia’s sun can be intense, so don’t forget to pack sunglasses and a hat to be safe when exploring the beautiful outdoors. You’ll need versatile...
by Virginia O'Connor | Jun 4, 2024 | Asia, Local Living
By Jodi Felder (UC Riverside) My first week of study abroad in Korea, I was ready to turn around and board the next flight back home. I’m glad I didn’t. In this guide, I share the insights that helped me not just survive but thrive as a Black woman...
