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 | Oct 17, 2024 | Academics, Health and Wellness, UC San Diego
By Megan Patton (UC San Diego) Planning to pursue a PhD in arthropod biology after studying abroad in Australia One week before I was scheduled to leave on my study abroad program in Australia, my doctor informed me that there was a national shortage of ADHD...
by Virginia O'Connor | Aug 26, 2024 | Health and Wellness, UCLA
Written by Jenny Lopez (UC Los Angeles), winner of The Californian Abroad Blog Contest (2024) As a student with a mental health disability, I faced a harsh reality—study abroad seemed out of reach. I thought studying abroad was an exclusive adventure for the students...
by Virginia O'Connor | Apr 4, 2024 | Health and Wellness
Story highlights What experts say about resilience and mental health How resilience serves you on study abroad Steps to take to build resilience Resilience. All our lives we hear about the importance of building it, as if it’s some tangible fortress we can construct...
by UCEAP | Jun 7, 2023 | Health and Wellness
Your tickets are purchased, your health clearance has been sorted out, and your bags are packed—almost. You just have one final piece of luggage to square away for your study abroad experience: your travel health kit. This item may not seem necessary—unless you’re...
by Virginia O'Connor | Nov 3, 2022 | Health and Wellness
Last updated May 7, 2025 If you’ve ever tried to read an insurance policy, you know how hard it is to understand. Yes, study abroad travel insurance is complicated. It’s also very important to have. So important that every eligible UC student is automatically enrolled...
