Virginia O'Connor, Author at UCEAP News and Features

A Black Woman’s Guide to Thriving in South Korea

by Virginia O'Connor | Jun 4, 2024 | Asia, Local Living

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Harvesting Olives in Provence, France

by Virginia O'Connor | May 1, 2024 | Europe, UC Santa Barbara

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How to build resilience before study abroad – and why it matters

by Virginia O'Connor | Apr 4, 2024 | Health and Wellness

Story highlights What experts say about resilience and mental health How resilience serves you on study abroad Steps to take to build resilience Resilience. All our lives we hear about the importance of building it, as if it’s some tangible fortress we can construct...

Unlocking the Value of Student Diplomacy in Study Abroad

by Virginia O'Connor | Mar 28, 2024 | UC Irvine

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All the things to learn about your study abroad location

by Virginia O'Connor | Mar 11, 2024 | Local Living

Contributors: Kiyarash Khanessari, Daniella Lake, and Daniel Regalado-Ortiz UCEAP Participants Story highlights: Weather, money, language, phone plans—so many things to research! Tips and resources to use when researching your destination. All the things you need to...