by Virginia O'Connor | Sep 30, 2019 | Asia, Local Living
Tasting regional foods and flavors is one of the most enjoyable things about studying abroad. From the street stalls to fine restaurants, find tastes and textures you’ve never encountered before. Just imagine all the fun you’ll have sipping, crunching,...
by Virginia O'Connor | May 30, 2018 | Asia, Choosing a Program, UC Irvine, UCLA
3-MINUTE TRAVEL GUIDE: BEIJING, CHINA DON’T FORGET TO PACK Some N95 respirator face masks. Air quality is getting better but the winter months can get pretty bad for those arriving in the spring semester and it’s never a bad idea to have them on hand; plus, its...
by Ellen Tyson | May 26, 2018 | Asia, In Photos, UC Irvine, UCLA
Beijing, China In Beijing, there’s something for everyone and it’s invigorating. There’s a kind of energy in the city that you can’t find anywhere else. I found myself waking up early just to make the most out of every day and explore every...
by Virginia O'Connor | Apr 5, 2018 | Asia, Choosing a Program, UCLA
3-MINUTE TRAVEL GUIDE: SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA DON’T FORGET TO PACK An adapter that works with 240W. Bring at least one that works in Korea to get you started on your first day in Seoul. Also, if you have an Apple laptop, bring an Ethernet cable adapter in case you...
by Virginia O'Connor | Oct 10, 2017 | Asia, Choosing a Program, UCLA
3-MINUTE TRAVEL GUIDE: HONG KONG DON’T FORGET TO PACK Bug repellant! The humidity plus itchy bug bites are not a fun mix. Make sure you actually pack it so you’re ready before you even land. It’s also good to have at least one outlet adapter. BEST LEFT AT HOME...
by Virginia O'Connor | Aug 21, 2017 | Asia, Health and Wellness, UC Irvine
by Sarah Mahoney UCEAP student at Doshisha University, Kyoto, Japan I was the first student in a wheelchair to participate in the UCEAP Doshisha study abroad program. As a result, I had a steep learning curve and had to figure things out on my own. Although I was...
