by Virginia O'Connor | Jul 18, 2019 | Health and Wellness, Local Living
Feeling lonely at times is to be expected when you’re on an experience that’s entirely new, away from everything you know. Here’s how to overcome feelings of loneliness while studying abroad. Make where you’re staying homey Decorate your room with everything and...
by Virginia O'Connor | Dec 3, 2018 | Local Living, UC Irvine
by Waresa Hu UC Irvine Before leaving for Australia, I had a heart-to-heart with a friend who asked me, “What are you most excited and nervous about studying abroad?” I thought it over, and one response answered both parts of her question: making friends. Building...
by Virginia O'Connor | Oct 24, 2016 | Local Living
Long before the lure of free Wi-Fi, the world’s most famous geniuses and artists have sought out cafés to eat, drink, share ideas, mingle with friends and, of course, create literary masterpieces. While some of the great writers of our time may be gone, their old...
by UCEAP | Apr 11, 2016 | Local Living
Finding a new place to live is not easy, especially in a foreign country with language barriers, currency exchange rates and unfamiliar laws. Luckily, many UCEAP programs match you with a host family (or homestay) before departure. Living in a homestay adds an extra...