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📚 What Study Abroad Teaches You (Beyond the Syllabi) ✨
March, 2026 | View in browser 
SAYING "YES" TO THE UNEXPECTED:
A BARCELONA STORY
Life can be unpredictable, especially when you're studying abroad 6,000 miles from home. But embracing the unexpected turned out to be the best part.

See why Rebecca Mendoza (UC Berkeley) recommends saying yes to uncertainty and how it leads to spontaneous adventures and chance encounters that helped her discover passions she didn't know she had.
Rebecca's Story >
NEXT STEPS FOR YOUR STUDY ABROAD JOURNEY
HOW TO TALK WITH YOUR FAMILY ABOUT STUDY ABROAD

If you're trying to figure out how to break the news to your family that you'd like to study abroad this year, take heart.

Four UC students offer a step-by-step process to help you turn worry and concern into support.
MORE NEW POSTS
ALL THE THINGS TO LEARN ABOUT YOUR ACADEMICS ABROAD

Choosing a study abroad program isn't just about picking a dream destination—it's about making sure the academic experience will actually work for your degree, your learning style, and your future goals.
RE-IMAGINING MY SELF IMAGE IN SCOTLAND

According to Scottish folklore, if you dip your face into the waters under the Sligachan Bridge for seven seconds, you will emerge eternally beautiful.

Sadie Bijlsma (UC Santa Barbara) braved the ice-cold water and more to re-imagine her self image and adopt new ideas about herself.
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT ...
MAKE IT LAST: 5 CREATIVE WAYS STUDENTS DOCUMENTED THEIR TIME ABROAD

Your study abroad experience will fly by in a blur of new cities, late-night conversations, and unforgettable moments. But how do you hold onto those memories beyond a camera roll full of photos? Five UC students share the creative ways they documented their time abroad.
IN THEIR WORDS
"Writing my final research paper abroad was the most rigorous yet rewarding project I’ve done. Living abroad during the 2024 US presidential election reminded me how words shaped perceptions of the United States. Hearing American history from those living with the consequences of its foreign policies motivated me to study transitional justice and push for recognition of Washington’s role in enforced disappearances."

Emma Pontius · UC Berkeley · Chile
UPCOMING UCEAP EVENTS
See the schedule for upcoming predeparture What Families Want to Know Webinars for students going abroad in 2026.
UPCOMING RETURNEE EVENTS
UC Davis Global Learning Conference - Saturday, April 11, 2026
Students from all UCs are encouraged to register for the Global Learning Conference.

Network with potential employers, showcase your experience in your resume and cover letter, hear from seasoned professionals in a variety of fields, connect with like-minded peers, and explore resources and opportunities for your future.


Register today
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Looking for authentic content and student stories to share in your student communications? Please feel free to add these posts to your emails, website, and social channels. 
As always, thank you for your support sharing these articles with students. If you have a topic that you'd like to suggest or explore writing with us, please don't hesitate to get in touch!
Through international academic experiences, the University of California Education Abroad Program inspires students to explore and transform their lives, UC, and the world.
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