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Maximizing Your Study Abroad Internship Experience

Maximizing Your Study Abroad Internship Experience

by Virginia O'Connor | Sep 16, 2024 | Career Prep, Choosing a Program

Contributors: Jahnavi Srinivas (UCLA) and Ashley Lopresto (UCI), UCEAP participants Story highlights: How setting goals for your internship leads to success. Ways to stretch yourself and learn the skills you want. What to do when the internship is over. It’s become...
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...
Seoul Searching: Lifelong Lessons from Studying Abroad in South Korea

Seoul Searching: Lifelong Lessons from Studying Abroad in South Korea

by Karis Kotschnig | Aug 12, 2024 | Asia, Choosing a Program, Personal Growth, UC Santa Barbara

By Nico Shin (UC Santa Barbara) Life abroad has a way of teaching you things you never knew you needed to know Nobody has the same experience studying abroad—that’s part of its beauty. And no matter where your journey leads you, there are always profound lessons...
3-minute Travel Guide: Villarrica, Chile

3-minute Travel Guide: Villarrica, Chile

by Virginia O'Connor | Nov 7, 2023 | Americas, Choosing a Program, UC Berkeley

3-MINUTE TRAVEL GUIDE: VILLARRICA, CHILE DON’T FORGET TO PACK Cold-weather clothing! The seasons in Chile are opposite that of the US, so it will be early spring when you arrive and very cold. You’ll want lots of layers and warm clothing. The area has lots...
3-minute Travel Guide: Seoul, Korea – Edition D

3-minute Travel Guide: Seoul, Korea – Edition D

by Virginia O'Connor | Sep 28, 2023 | Asia, Choosing a Program, UC Davis

3-MINUTE TRAVEL GUIDE: SEOUL, KOREA DON’T FORGET TO PACK Your favorite mosquito repellent! If you have curly hair, bring all the products. I couldn’t find products for curly hair, and heat protectant spray isn’t widely available either. Bring a good...
3-minute Travel Guide: Prague, Czech Republic

3-minute Travel Guide: Prague, Czech Republic

by Virginia O'Connor | Aug 4, 2023 | Choosing a Program, Europe, UC Riverside

3-MINUTE TRAVEL GUIDE: PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLIC DON’T FORGET TO PACK  I recommend two outlet converters; leave one in your backpack and one in your room. That way, you always have access to one. I also recommend bringing a few reusable tote bags, as grocery stores...
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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.