Personal Growth

<p>Wondering if there's a return on investment with study abroad? Prepare to be surprised. Turns out study abroad helps you learn serious skills that pay off in your academic and professional life forever.</p>

<p>Anna Nguyen (UC Los Angeles) studied abroad to discover her roots on a quest to become Asian enough. Her journey through Hong Kong and Vietnam, mounds of Chinese food, and hours with the Cantonese language, and finally her own family led her to understand her national and ethnic identity.</p>

<p>As a UC Berkeley undergrad, Ramil Mercado spent multiple semesters studying abroad in Southeast Asia and Argentina. Ramil shares tips to help student incorporate their identity(ies) in the study abroad experience.</p>

<p>Study abroad at Yonsei University was something Brandon Yoon dreamed of since middle school. Why? Because he owes his existence to that school and its study abroad program. Here's what he learned about his Korean American identity studying abroad in Korea.</p>

<p>Traveling abroad for the first time is both exciting and a little scary. You can’t know or plan for everything before studying abroad, but you can make your starting point easier. Take a look at these top UCEAP study abroad programs recommended for first-time travelers. </p>

<p>As a first-generation college student, Ricardo Martinez (UC Davis) knew nothing about studying abroad. In Brazil, Ricardo quickly learned to adjust differently than some of my peers. Many other first-gen students may find themselves in the same shoes.</p>