Unlocking the Value of Student Diplomacy in Study Abroad
As a child, Joshua Swank (UC Irvine) witnessed the naturalization ceremonies for new US citizens and thought, "how do they do it?" Little did he know he was witnessing student diplomacy at work! Study abroad reminded Joshua of the value of student diplomacy.
All the things to learn about your study abroad location
When you hear you should "research the location" before you leave for study abroad, what do you do? Here's a list of all the things to research before you leave the US on your study abroad adventure.
Top 5 Reasons to Study Abroad in Australia
Why study abroad in Australia 8,000 miles from home? Jahnavi Srinivas (UC Los Angeles) shares all the best reasons to study abroad in the land down under.
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.