by Jennifer Monroe | Jun 1, 2026 | Asia, Home Feature, Personal Growth, UCLA
By Emily Hsi (UC Los Angeles) studied abroad at the National University of Singapore. When I first decided to study abroad, all I knew was that I wanted to be in Asia. As a Chinese American born and raised in California, I had my fair share of identity crises. I was...
by Virginia O'Connor | Jun 1, 2026 | Asia, Home Feature, Personal Growth, UC Berkeley
By Denmark Harris (UC Berkeley) studied abroad in Kyoto, Japan I was excited to study abroad in Japan—but I was also afraid. As a person of color, I knew I was heading to a country where the vast majority of people wouldn’t look like me. My biggest goal was to build...
by Virginia O'Connor | Mar 13, 2025 | Asia, Funding Your Education Abroad, UCLA
By Ingrid Chang (UC Los Angeles) studied abroad in Seoul, South Korea Studying abroad is a profound investment in your future with benefits that extend far beyond the duration of your program. It’s an experience that shapes your perspective on almost everything,...
by Virginia O'Connor | Feb 19, 2025 | Asia, Personal Growth, UC Berkeley
By Kaitlyn McWalters (UC Berkeley) studied abroad in Japan Traveling alone internationally can be scary for anyone, and it’s downright terrifying for individuals with unique health concerns. Following a grueling history of dislocated knees, shoulders, and even...
by Virginia O'Connor | Nov 1, 2024 | Asia, Europe, Personal Growth, UC Berkeley
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by Karis Kotschnig | Aug 12, 2024 | Asia, Choosing a Program, Personal Growth, UC Santa Barbara
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