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5 Reasons STEM majors should study abroad

2024-09-17T13:59:32-07:00

If you're working on a degree in science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM), you should definitely study abroad! More STEM majors are choosing to study abroad than ever before. Here are five reasons why STEM students should consider study abroad.

5 Reasons STEM majors should study abroad2024-09-17T13:59:32-07:00

3-minute travel guide: Seoul, South Korea

2025-04-15T08:35:17-07:00

Thinking about studying abroad in South Korea? Take a page from Gabriela Quiro's (UC Irvine) notes on the best neighborhoods to explore and shopping districts to skip. She shares where to find the best Korean food, which apps to put on your phone, and the right way to hail a taxi—all in a few minutes! Start exploring Seoul now.

3-minute travel guide: Seoul, South Korea2025-04-15T08:35:17-07:00

How to make friends with locals while abroad

2025-04-15T08:36:55-07:00

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.

How to make friends with locals while abroad2025-04-15T08:36:55-07:00

Abroad but not alone: how to cope with loneliness

2025-04-15T08:37:56-07:00

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.

Abroad but not alone: how to cope with loneliness2025-04-15T08:37:56-07:00

Best study abroad programs for first-time travelers

2023-10-02T11:19:03-07:00

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.

Best study abroad programs for first-time travelers2023-10-02T11:19:03-07:00

3-minute travel guide: Dublin, Ireland

2025-04-15T08:43:10-07:00

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.

3-minute travel guide: Dublin, Ireland2025-04-15T08:43:10-07:00

3-minute travel guide: Melbourne, Australia

2025-04-15T08:46:02-07:00

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.

3-minute travel guide: Melbourne, Australia2025-04-15T08:46:02-07:00
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