by Virginia O'Connor | Oct 5, 2020 | Choosing a Program, Europe, UCLA
3-MINUTE TRAVEL GUIDE: GALWAY, IRELAND DON’T FORGET TO PACK For spending 6 months abroad, I don’t think I took too much stuff, but I definitely took the wrong stuff! Due to its position on the west coast, Galway gets the worst of storms in Ireland. You’ll...
by Virginia O'Connor | Aug 9, 2020 | Choosing a Program, Europe, UC Irvine
3-MINUTE TRAVEL GUIDE: EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND DON’T FORGET TO PACK Weather gear! People aren’t kidding when they say that you can experience all seasons in a day in Edinburgh. You’ll need a raincoat for the heavy rains, a waterproof windbreaker for...
by Virginia O'Connor | Jul 13, 2020 | Choosing a Program, Europe, UC San Diego
3-MINUTE TRAVEL GUIDE: GLASGOW, SCOTLAND DON’T FORGET TO PACK A raincoat, windbreaker, thermals, and waterproof boots. It can get very windy and rainy during the winter. BEST LEFT AT HOME Hangers, bedding, and toiletries. WHERE TO LIVE...
by Virginia O'Connor | Jul 5, 2020 | Asia, Choosing a Program, UC Berkeley
by Dexter Lee National Taiwan University UC Berkeley When I first started college four years ago, I had no plans to study abroad. Yet today, as I write this blog post, I can wholeheartedly assert that studying abroad was one of the most cathartic, life-changing...
by Virginia O'Connor | Mar 12, 2020 | Choosing a Program
68% more STEM majors study abroad today compared to five years ago. Why? More STEM departments at the University of California are building study abroad into their degree plans and preapproving courses for major credit. If you need to fulfill credit requirements in...
by Virginia O'Connor | Nov 19, 2019 | Asia, Choosing a Program, UC Irvine
3-MINUTE TRAVEL GUIDE: SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA DON’T FORGET TO PACK Chargers (but only for Apple). Apple chargers are two pieces so buying their global kit before departure was better economically and less bulky. If you’re an Android user, Korea is home to Samsung...
