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All the Things to Learn About Your Academics Abroad

All the Things to Learn About Your Academics Abroad

by Jennifer Monroe | Mar 31, 2026 | Academics

Contributors: Cynthia Chen (UC Berkeley), Jerry Wu (UC Santa Barbara), and Leslie Amarachi Duru (UC Los Angeles), 2024 blog contestants Story highlights: Course structures, grading systems, teaching styles—so many academic differences to consider! Tips and resources...
From ‘Sopa’ to Fluent: A Year of Learning Spanish in Madrid

From ‘Sopa’ to Fluent: A Year of Learning Spanish in Madrid

by Virginia O'Connor | Feb 6, 2025 | Academics, Choosing a Program, Europe, UC Santa Barbara

By Aileen Pulchny (UC Santa Barbara) studied abroad in Madrid, Spain A year of language mishaps and awkward moments can lead to unexpected rewards – and the occasional bonus tequila shot. The first morning of studying abroad, I woke drenched in sweat. Was I sick—did I...
Tips for Balancing ADHD and a High GPA on Study Abroad

Tips for Balancing ADHD and a High GPA on Study Abroad

by Virginia O'Connor | Oct 17, 2024 | Academics, Health and Wellness, UC San Diego

By Megan Patton (UC San Diego) Planning to pursue a PhD in arthropod biology after studying abroad in Australia One week before I was scheduled to leave on my study abroad program in Australia, my doctor informed me that there was a national shortage of ADHD...
6 Reasons Business Majors Should Choose London to Study Abroad

6 Reasons Business Majors Should Choose London to Study Abroad

by Virginia O'Connor | Sep 3, 2024 | Academics, Career Prep, Choosing a Program, Europe, UC Irvine

by Christina Chi (UC Irvine) Why London provides a lasting impact on your future business career Studying abroad is a transformative experience for every student, and it’s especially compelling for business majors seeking to expand their horizons and deepen...
How to get credit in your major while studying abroad

How to get credit in your major while studying abroad

by Virginia O'Connor | Sep 17, 2019 | Academics

Graduating on time in any major requires careful academic planning. Can a study abroad adventure fit into that plan? With UCEAP, the answer is yes. In addition to having an amazing experience, you can get credit in your major or minor while studying abroad....

Study Abroad Program: Lund University, Sweden
Program Location: Lund, Sweden
Other Countries Visited: Denmark, Germany, Czech Republic, Austria,
Hungary, and Norway

Home University: UC Berkeley
Major:  Bioengineering
Year: Junior (Graduating Spring 2017)

Alison Long is a rising senior studying tissue engineering and drug delivery at UC Berkeley. She loves spending time outdoors, hiking, biking and playing soccer. As a nature enthusiast, her travels involved exploring national parks and canvassing tulip festivals around Europe. In her free time, Alison enjoys painting and watching cooking competitions on the Food Network.