Paperwork is one of the many steps in studying abroad- if you get overwhelmed and watch deadlines pass by, you may not be able to participate in your program, and it may even a ect your enrollment at your homeuniversity if you start to let important emails pile up once you’re abroad. Asfull-time students, most of us are also juggling jobs, clubs, family obligations, or health issues and nancial struggles: we have a lot on our plates, and it may be harder than anticipated to complete piles of study abroad paperwork. If you’re simply working to make it to graduation, studying abroad might feel like the last possible choice due to the expenses and work. However, there’s a support system for all of us—scholarships speci cally for studying abroad, nancial aid teams, and points of contact at UCEAPforyourspeci chostcountryorprogram—andnowisgoingtobethetimetotravel and immerse yourself in a di erent culture with the support of your home university. There’s a team of people who wanttohelp youstudy abroad in the UCsystem: you’re not alone!
While studying abroad involves loads of paperwork and deadlines, which are especially challenging when juggling other responsibilities, you're not alone in this process. The UC system offers comprehensive support, from scholarships to financial aid teams to UCEAP advisors, making this the perfect time to pursue your dream of studying abroad!