Three UC students discover how study abroad transforms identity in unexpected ways. Their stories reveal that studying abroad doesn’t require choosing between who you are and who you might become—instead, it creates space for both authentic identity and personal growth.

Three UC students share heartfelt advice on navigating family concerns about study abroad, especially for first-generation and Hispanic students. Drawing from personal experience, they offer a step-by-step guide to transform parental worry into support, emphasizing how thoughtful planning and open communication can help students pursue their dreams while honoring family bonds.

UCEAP students who studied abroad for a year share why “more is better” when it comes to international education. Through personal stories of transformation, they reveal how a full year abroad allows you to feel an even deeper connection to their community, campus, and culture abroad.

Studying abroad is a roller coaster of emotions and experiences. Read the advice shared by Tanesia Williams (UC Santa Cruz) regarding the 4 H’s of study abroad: honeymoon, hostility, humor, and home to better understand the experience.

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.

What would it be like to study abroad in Seoul, South Korea? Read UC Santa Cruz’s Griselda Carolina Torres’ advice on where to study, classes you have to take, and must-try local dishes. Griselda shares tips on what to pack, what to leave behind, and how to fit in.

Learn how studying abroad through Latin America helped one UC Santa Cruz student, Elisabet Raquel García, discover, protect, and finally embrace her identities as a multicultural queer Latina to take her place as family historian.

From its wine regions to castles, nearby beaches and trendy nightlife, Bordeaux is a true French-lovers paradise. Tracie Kreiss (UC Santa Cruz) shares her tips on how to make the most of this beautiful city’s activities, culture and learning opportunities for visiting students.