Making friends with locals can make your study abroad experience even more enriching. UCEAP alumna, Liz Lemerand from UC Los Angeles, shares her recent experiences making friends in France and England as well as tips on how you can make meaningful connections with the locals in your host country.
Studying abroad can be the experience of your life, but it can also present new challenges. As you adapt to a new culture and meet new people, sometimes it can be a bit lonely. Here’s how to overcome feelings of loneliness while studying abroad.
Traveling abroad for the first time is both exciting and a little scary. You can’t know or plan for everything before studying abroad, but you can make your starting point easier. Take a look at these top UCEAP study abroad programs recommended for first-time travelers.
Making friends while studying abroad can be both exciting and nerve-wracking. UCEAP alumna, Waresa Hu from UC Irvine, shares her steps to create meaningful friendships no matter where you go.
Thinking about studying abroad in Ireland? Follow Bianca Dang (UCLA) for a tour of Dublin's best eateries, activities, study spots, and dorm choices for students. You can also get firsthand tips on what to pack, how to get around, which classes to take, and the most popular tours and trips—all in a few minutes! Start exploring Dublin now.
Make sure to buy plenty of sunscreen as you take in all the Aussie football, meat pies, and street art you can handle in Melbourne, Australia. Waresa Hu (UC Irvine) shares her insider knowledge on how to make the most of studying abroad in the land down under.
From its wine regions to castles, nearby beaches and trendy nightlife, Bordeaux is a true French-lovers paradise. Tracie Kreiss (UC Santa Cruz) shares her tips on how to make the most of this beautiful city's activities, culture and learning opportunities for visiting students.
As a first-generation college student, Ricardo Martinez (UC Davis) knew nothing about studying abroad. In Brazil, Ricardo quickly learned to adjust differently than some of my peers. Many other first-gen students may find themselves in the same shoes.
Where should you study abroad in China? Try traveling to Beijing! Anna Lai, a student from UC Los Angeles and UC Irvine, shares all the best local activities for college students. What to eat, where to live, best classes and more.
If you've dreamed of joining the Peace Corps after graduation, study abroad is the perfect way to prepare. UCEAP alumna and former Peace Corps volunteer Rachel Shinto explains how these two experiences work together.
