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Living in Multiple Time Zones: A Guide to Staying Connected While on Study Abroad

Living in Multiple Time Zones: A Guide to Staying Connected While on Study Abroad

by Virginia O'Connor | Mar 31, 2026 | Americas, Local Living, UC Berkeley

By Katherine Rodriguez (UC Berkeley) studied abroad in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Studying abroad has been the greatest gift I could give myself. I’ve seen world wonders with international students, solidified my passion to teach English abroad, and fully immersed myself...
Make It Last: 5 Creative Ways Students Documented Their Time Abroad

Make It Last: 5 Creative Ways Students Documented Their Time Abroad

by Virginia O'Connor | Mar 24, 2026 | Personal Growth, 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...
A Journey Inward: How Daily Journaling Leads to Personal Growth

A Journey Inward: How Daily Journaling Leads to Personal Growth

by Virginia O'Connor | Mar 17, 2025 | Americas, Personal Growth, UC Berkeley

By Alex Masci (UC Berkeley) studied abroad in Villarrica, Chile Day 116 – Last Day in Villarrica (12/26/2023): With most of my stuff packed up, I returned to the yard to sit under the apple tree and soak in my surroundings. The warm red color of my host...
Navigating Chronic Illness on Study Abroad

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

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

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...
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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.