“Having achieved both goals I set for myself, my experience on study abroad can ultimately be described as culturally enriching and academically enlightening. My time on UCEAP definitely helped shape both my pre- and post-graduation decisions.”
Julie Kim, UC Santa Barbara
“My study abroad experience had a profound effect on my trajectory after college. In fact, it may have been the single most defining experience of my life.”
Colin Machado, UC Santa Barbara
“The sense of contribution and accomplishment I felt was very fulfilling. This experience is a highlight of my résumé, and something that only a few people back home can say they have done.”
Anastasia Nevyakina, UC Santa Barbara
“If you have any adventurous bone in your body or even if you’re a homebody, studying abroad will change your life. It sounds cheesy, but it’s true. It opens up your mind to new cultures and you’ll learn a lot more about yourself than you ever could by staying in your comfort zone.”
Shelby Newallis, UC San Diego
“Beyond being a phenomenal learning experience, the UC Education Abroad Program was absolutely crucial to the success of my research, and this project fundamentally altered my entire approach to history.”
Grant Stanton, UC Merced
My internship was truly life changing. I come from a low-income community in Los Angeles, and working at a prestigious law firm sometimes felt surreal. It fueled my passion to become a lawyer.
Brian Velez, UC Berkeley
