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Navigating Chronic Illness on Study Abroad

by Virginia O'Connor | Feb 19, 2025 | Asia, Personal Growth, UC Berkeley

By Kaitlyn McWalters (UC Berkeley) studied abroad in Japan Traveling alone internationally can be scary for anyone, and it’s downright terrifying for individuals with unique health concerns. Following a grueling history of dislocated knees, shoulders, and even...

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

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...

6 Tips to Overcome Impostor Syndrome on Study Abroad

by Virginia O'Connor | Dec 10, 2024 | Personal Growth, UC Berkeley

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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

It’s the Firenze We Make Along the Way

by Virginia O'Connor | Dec 4, 2024 | Europe, Personal Growth, UC Berkeley

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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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