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From Strangers to Family: Building Your Community Abroad

From Strangers to Family: Building Your Community Abroad

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 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 hosted...
A Solo Traveler’s Guide to Europe: Lessons from Study Abroad

A Solo Traveler’s Guide to Europe: Lessons from Study Abroad

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,...
Reflections on Studying Abroad in Germany

Reflections on Studying Abroad in Germany

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,...
Food Experiences that Defined My Mediterranean Study Abroad Experience

Food Experiences that Defined My Mediterranean Study Abroad Experience

by Virginia O'Connor | Feb 11, 2025 | Europe, Personal Growth, UC Berkeley

By Yvonne Liu (UC Berkeley) studied abroad in Italy Nothing brings people together across cultures like food. In the fall semester of my senior year, I embarked on a transformative journey with UCEAP’s study abroad program called Sustainable Food Systems in the...
From ‘Sopa’ to Fluent: A Year of Learning Spanish in Madrid

From ‘Sopa’ to Fluent: A Year of Learning Spanish in Madrid

by Virginia O'Connor | Feb 6, 2025 | Academics, Choosing a Program, Europe, UC Santa Barbara

By Aileen Pulchny (UC Santa Barbara) studied abroad in Madrid, Spain A year of language mishaps and awkward moments can lead to unexpected rewards – and the occasional bonus tequila shot. The first morning of studying abroad, I woke drenched in sweat. Was I sick—did I...
Big Ben and Little Wins: Lessons from a Brief Summer in London

Big Ben and Little Wins: Lessons from a Brief Summer in London

by Virginia O'Connor | Dec 5, 2024 | Europe, Personal Growth, UC San Diego

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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.

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