by Virginia O'Connor | Mar 30, 2026 | Europe, Personal Growth, UC Irvine
By Kylee Cochram (UC Santa Barbara) studied abroad in the Netherlands With pro tips shared by study abroad advisors As I prepared for studying abroad, I was so excited for all the new friends, experiences and opportunities. This would be a total shift from the life I...
by Virginia O'Connor | Aug 25, 2025 | Europe, Personal Growth
By Alyson Lee (UC Berkeley) Every study abroad journey begins with questions. How do I apply for a visa? Where will I live? What should I pack and why must all my liquids fit in a quart-sized bag? But as I discovered during my semester in Madrid, the real...
by Virginia O'Connor | Apr 15, 2025 | Europe, Health and Wellness, UC Irvine
By Harper Parsley (UC Irvine) studied abroad in London and Paris My biggest struggle in school has always been mental health. Even while studying engaging topics that I found interesting, I would be overwhelmed by deadlines. If you’re attending a four-year...
by Virginia O'Connor | Mar 10, 2025 | Europe, Local Living, Personal Growth, UC Santa Barbara
By Irish Vaughan (UC Santa Barbara) studied abroad in Edinburgh, Scotland On study abroad, you quickly learn that you will find your people and build a community abroad In late November 2023, a makeshift dinner table constructed from desks, couches, and swivel chairs...
by Virginia O'Connor | Mar 5, 2025 | Europe, Personal Growth, UC Santa Barbara
By Solene Granatur (UC Santa Barbara) studied abroad in Spain So you’ve applied to study abroad—your application is submitted, and all the paperwork is filed. And suddenly you’re dreaming of walking through streets you don’t know, meeting new people,...
by Virginia O'Connor | Feb 18, 2025 | Europe, Personal Growth, UC Berkeley
By Youngseong Ryu (UC Berkeley) studied abroad in Berlin, Germany As an immigrant to the US from South Korea, the opportunity to study abroad was a milestone in developing my independence. Studying abroad in Germany was an unforgettable adventure filled with art,...
