Europe
Tips for Your First European Hostel Stay
‘Dirty, noisy, and full of sketchy people’ is what Lindsay Campbell (UC Santa Barbara) once believed about hostels. While on study abroad, Lindsay learned hostels are generally clean, safe (provided you take precautions), and full of friendly, interesting travelers from around the world.
3-minute Travel Guide: Maastricht, Netherlands – Edition B
What is it like to study abroad in Maastricht, Netherlands? Take a look at UC Santa Barbara’s Lindsey Campbell’s tips and recommendations on where to study, all the foods to try, and biking to campus.
So you want to study abroad in Ireland, have you considered Cork?
Ireland has plenty of wonderful study abroad locations. If you’re interested in studying abroad there, see what (UC Santa Barbara) Katelyn Warren says about the different locations and why you might want to consider Cork for your study abroad experience.
3-minute Travel Guide: Aarhus, Denmark
What is it like to study abroad in Aarhus, Denmark? Check out Emma Castleberry’s (UC Santa Cruz) tips and advice on saving money, managing the weather, avoiding blisters and making friends.
3-minute Travel Guide: Cork, Ireland
Wonder what it would be like to study abroad in Ireland? Read Owen Sowerwine’s (UC Davis) advice on best day trips, favorite places to eat, how to see the Irish countryside, and what to pack. Hint: a rain-proof jacket is first on the list.
3-minute travel guide: Barcelona, Spain
Ever wonder what it’s like to study abroad in Spain? Read UC Berkeley Claudia Waldman’s advice on where to live, what to eat, and unforgettable weekend trips to take in the Basque country. Claudia shares what to pack, what to leave behind, and what to buy while you’re in Barcelona.
3-minute Travel Guide: Galway, Ireland
Wonder what it would be like to study abroad in Ireland? Read UC Los Angela Tatiana Rosenberg’s advice on Irish day trips as well as favorite places to eat, how to find a comfortable place to live, and what to pack. Don’t forget a swimsuit if you want to jump off a diving tower into the cold Atlantic ocean.
3-minute travel guide: Edinburgh, Scotland
Ever wonder what it would be like to study abroad in Scotland? Take a look at (UCI) Kerry Parke’s road trip advice as well as favorite places to explore, national foods you have to try, and what to pack. Hint: you’ll want all the windbreakers and raincoats in your closet.
3-minute travel guide: Glasgow, Scotland
Thinking about studying abroad in Scotland? Check out UC San Diego’s Christine Choy’s tips on best places to eat, quiz nights, and the right way to flag down a bus. She shares her knowledge on tattie scones, dark chocolate digestives, and what to do in your free time. Start exploring Glasgow now.
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