From Strangers to Family: Building Your Community Abroad
<p>When fifty friends gathered around a makeshift Thanksgiving table in Edinburgh, they were no longer strangers but family. From joining Scotland's oldest sport to creating nightly traditions in the Warrender dorms, one UC Santa Barbara student shares how she transformed her biggest study abroad fear – loneliness – into an unforgettable story of community and connection.
Scotland study abroad – photo story by Trieu Nguyen
<p>Travel the landscapes of Scotland through Trieu Nguyen's (UC Santa Barbara) photo album and see the experiences you can have when you study abroad with UCEAP.</p>
3-minute travel guide: Edinburgh, Scotland
<p>Ever wonder what it would be like to study abroad in Scotland? Take a look at (UCI) Kerry Parke's road trip advice as well as favorite places to explore, national foods you have to try, and what to pack. Hint: you'll want all the windbreakers and raincoats in your closet.</p>
13 Free things to do in Edinburgh, Scotland
<p>Edinburgh is full of things to do and see, and many of them are free! Here are few activities to plan into your study abroad bucket list for Scotland.</p>
10 amazing mechanical engineering programs abroad
<p>Mechanical engineers design everything that moves in the modern world, from elaborate transit railway systems to massive aircraft and ships. They develop solutions for industries and systems that will shape our future.</p>