Virginia O'Connor, Author at UCEAP News and Features

Study Abroad and Your Mental Health: 10 Tips to Maintain Peace and Balance

by Virginia O'Connor | Aug 26, 2024 | Health and Wellness, UCLA

Written by Jenny Lopez (UC Los Angeles), winner of The Californian Abroad Blog Contest (2024) As a student with a mental health disability, I faced a harsh reality—study abroad seemed out of reach. I thought studying abroad was an exclusive adventure for the students...

What Four Months in Paris Taught Me: Lessons in Culture, Politics, Society and Self-Discovery

by Virginia O'Connor | Aug 26, 2024 | Personal Growth, UC Berkeley

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Furthering my mother’s legacy through study abroad

by Virginia O'Connor | Aug 26, 2024 | Personal Growth, UC San Diego

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Navigating Scholarships to Study Abroad: A First-Gen Student’s Roadmap

by Virginia O'Connor | Jul 15, 2024 | Europe, Funding Your Education Abroad, UC Irvine

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3-Minute Travel Guide: Queensland, Australia

by Virginia O'Connor | Jun 17, 2024 | Australia and Oceania, UC Santa Barbara

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