by Virginia O'Connor | Feb 6, 2025 | Academics, Choosing a Program, Europe, UC Santa Barbara
By Aileen Pulchny (UC Santa Barbara) studied abroad in Madrid, Spain A year of language mishaps and awkward moments can lead to unexpected rewards – and the occasional bonus tequila shot. The first morning of studying abroad, I woke drenched in sweat. Was I sick—did I...
by Karis Kotschnig | Aug 12, 2024 | Asia, Choosing a Program, Personal Growth, UC Santa Barbara
By Nico Shin (UC Santa Barbara) Life abroad has a way of teaching you things you never knew you needed to know Nobody has the same experience studying abroad—that’s part of its beauty. And no matter where your journey leads you, there are always profound lessons...
by Virginia O'Connor | Jun 17, 2024 | Australia and Oceania, UC Santa Barbara
3-MINUTE TRAVEL GUIDE: QUEENSLAND, AUSTRALIA DON’T FORGET TO PACK All the sun protection! Australia’s sun can be intense, so don’t forget to pack sunglasses and a hat to be safe when exploring the beautiful outdoors. You’ll need versatile...
by Virginia O'Connor | May 1, 2024 | Europe, UC Santa Barbara
By Elias Veran From UC Santa Barbara to Paris to Thanksgiving on an olive farm in Provence Introduction by Thomas Seale I spent a year studying abroad at St Andrews University in Scotland, and it changed my life. There are so many connections between my life and that...
by UCEAP | Jul 25, 2023 | Europe, In Photos, UC Santa Barbara
Scotland My time in Scotland was both exciting and ephemeral. Every moment I was aware of the limited time I had and that prevailing thought danced endlessly with the timeless landscapes. This heightened awareness of time made me cherish every experience, every...
by Andrea Huebner | Apr 24, 2023 | Career Prep, UC Santa Barbara
by Kristin Addis from UC Santa Santa Barbara to Taiwan and then the world! It was the encouragement of my Mandarin professor that inspired me to apply to study abroad in Taiwan. But the transition wasn’t easy. To be honest, I almost didn’t last my first week there! I...
