by Virginia O'Connor | Oct 25, 2017 | Choosing a Program
by Sierra Alef-Defoe from UC Berkeley to Nice, then Lyon and Copenhagen If you have an enduring curiosity about other places, cultures, and languages, I hope my story will encourage you. It is not only possible to study abroad, it is possible to study abroad multiple...
by Virginia O'Connor | Oct 11, 2017 | Choosing a Program, Europe, UCLA
3-MINUTE TRAVEL GUIDE: BOLOGNA, ITALY Group photos contributed by Mariam Khudikyan DON’T FORGET TO PACK Wool socks for winter—it gets cold! You’re not in California anymore! BEST LEFT AT HOME Umbrella—there are 38 kilometers of “porticos” in the...
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 28, 2017 | Americas, Choosing a Program, UC Merced
3-MINUTE TRAVEL GUIDE: BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA DON’T FORGET TO PACK Sriracha, Tapatio or any of your other favorite flavors because—no offense to the chefs of Argentina— but ‘spicy’ is not exactly on the menu BEST LEFT AT HOME Heels! They’ll weigh down...
by Virginia O'Connor | Jun 7, 2017 | Choosing a Program, Europe, UC Berkeley
3-MINUTE TRAVEL GUIDE: CÓRDOBA, SPAIN DON’T FORGET TO PACK Your favorite hot sauce and a typical food from California to share with your host family in Córdoba BEST LEFT AT HOME Short shorts—it’s not common for people to wear, so if you want to dress like...
by Virginia O'Connor | May 26, 2017 | Asia, Choosing a Program, UC Santa Barbara
by Justin Leung Studying abroad at the University of Hong Kong Studying abroad will be an awesome experience wherever you go. But in choosing, why not choose a place that can expand your views on world cultures? Hong Kong provides a great environment for young...
