Choosing a Program

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<p>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.</p>

<p>Imagine stepping off a plane into a bustling international city to start a summer internship that will set your resume apart. Unlike local opportunities, UCEAP's summer internships abroad offer personalized placement support, cultural immersion, and professional networking across borders. Learn how this transformative opportunity could be the career-defining decision you've been looking for.</p>

<p>While many students default to fall semester for study abroad, spring offers unique advantages that could transform your international experience. From celebrating Holi in India to finding affordable weekend stays in Paris's Marais district, spring semester hits the sweet spot for cultural immersion and travel opportunities. Plus, with winter break to prepare and potential summer extensions, spring study abroad can evolve into an extended international adventure that maximizes both your experience and your budget.</p>

<p>Growing up in California with years of Spanish classes can make you think you're ready to live in Spain, but real fluency comes not from classes or textbooks. Rather, it comes from embracing the awkward moments and making mistakes. Read (UC Santa Barbara) Aileen Pulchney's humorous and honest adventures of learning to speak Spanish in Madrid.</p>

<p>Summer study abroad programs offer the perfect introduction to international education. In just four to eight weeks, you can experience the transformative benefits of studying abroad while managing your time away from home, school, and jobs. See why summer might be the ideal time for you to study abroad.</p>

<p>Taking an internship while studying abroad is an excellent way to enhance your experience, gain some professional workplace skills, and start building a network of contacts. It shows future employers that you have cultural awareness and that you're willing to put yourself in uncomfortable places in order to learn. Here's how to maximize an internship abroad.</p>

<p>If you're a business major at a UC, where in the world will you get the most benefit from studying abroad? See why Christina Chi (UC Irvine) recommends London and the Business and Entrepreneurship program as the best option.</p>

<p>Study abroad is an experience that teaches you beyond what you think you will learn. It stretches you, transforms you, and shakes you out of your comfort zone. See the most important lifelong lessons Nico Shin (UC Santa Barbara) learned while studying abroad in South Korea.</p>

<p>Wonder what it's like to study abroad in southern Chile? Check out Phoebe Goulden's (UC Berkeley) tips for home stay families, food, and where to study in this guide to Villarrica, Chile.</p>