Searching for Myself in Hong Kong: Re-Evaluating What it Means to be Asian American
Anna Nguyen (UC Los Angeles) studied abroad to discover her roots on a quest to become Asian enough. Her journey through Hong Kong and Vietnam, mounds of Chinese food, and hours with the Cantonese language, and finally her own family led her to understand her national and ethnic identity.
How one Iranian-American Became an Anthropologist in France
Learn how one Iranian-American student from UC Berkeley, Tara Shahandeh, discovered strength and resilience in the face of challenges while studying abroad in France. Learn what helped her finally claim her role as a multicultural, multi-lingual anthropologist.
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.
What to Pack in Your Study Abroad Travel Health Kit
The quality and availability of common medicines and health supplies cannot always be guaranteed. For this reason, it's a good idea for students studying abroad to have their own personal travel health kit. Use this checklist to prepare for your adventure abroad.
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.