by Virginia O'Connor | Jun 17, 2026 | Australia and Oceania, Returning to California
by Nia McGee (UC Los Angeles), studied abroad in New Zealand There is a green stone in New Zealand, often worn as a pendant, known by its Māori name, pounamu. The stone is carved into many symbols, each carrying traditional values like ancestry, harmony, and...
by Jennifer Monroe | Mar 31, 2026 | Australia and Oceania, Europe, Returning to California, UC Berkeley, UC Davis, UC San Diego
Contributors: Annika Sundberg (UC Berkeley), Chloe Margulis (UC San Diego), Corra Nordheim (UC San Diego), Jolene Marie Ku (UC Davis), Leanna Chin (UC San Diego), 2024 blog writing contestants You’ll take thousands of photos during your study abroad...
by Virginia O'Connor | Feb 13, 2024 | Africa and the Middle East, Career Prep, Personal Growth, Returning to California
No doubt, study abroad is a grand adventure, and there’s more to the experience than you might think. Students often say study abroad was not just a life-changing event in their lives—it was challenging and different, confusing and exciting, scary and wonderful. When...
by Virginia O'Connor | Nov 15, 2023 | Personal Growth, Returning to California, UCLA
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by Virginia O'Connor | Aug 23, 2021 | Career Prep, Returning to California
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by Virginia O'Connor | Jun 5, 2017 | Career Prep, Returning to California
Studying abroad is a priceless experience, but how do you convey that to employers in a job interview? These common interview questions are your chance. Beyond ‘it was awesome’ (which it was), here’s what you can say in an interview to show how study abroad...
