by Virginia O'Connor | Dec 2, 2024 | Europe, Personal Growth, UCLA
by Morgan Taylor-Cohen (UC Los Angeles) On choosing abundance and positivity instead of fear and uncertainty After living in the same town my entire life, I found myself in a city roughly 5,000 miles, or almost 9,000 kilometers, from home. With my checked bag in one...
by Virginia O'Connor | Nov 1, 2024 | Asia, Europe, Personal Growth, UC Berkeley
By Francesca Ezra Casimiro (UC Berkeley) On embracing shyness and finding your courage I was always the type of person who was reserved and quiet. I waited for people to approach me first and desperately searched for the one person I knew in every room I walked into....
by Virginia O'Connor | Oct 4, 2024 | Europe, In Photos, UC Davis
Oxford, UK-England Deer grazed on verdant pastures, wildflowers dotted the rolling hillsides, and the bucolic scenery slowly gave way to cobblestone streets. As I exited my coach, it felt surreal to finally be at Oxford University in the summer of 2024. After settling...
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...
by Virginia O'Connor | Jul 15, 2024 | Europe, Funding Your Education Abroad, UC Irvine
By Qi Jun Chen (UC Irvine) Too many first-generation students put off studying abroad because they believe it’s too expensive. The good news? There are so many scholarships out there just waiting for first-gen students like us to apply. I was able to score multiple...
by Virginia O'Connor | May 1, 2024 | Europe, UC Santa Barbara
By Elias Veran From UC Santa Barbara to Paris to Thanksgiving on an olive farm in Provence Introduction by Thomas Seale I spent a year studying abroad at St Andrews University in Scotland, and it changed my life. There are so many connections between my life and that...
