Programs Abroad Office and Library
Top Ten Reasons to Study Abroad
- Earn UC credit—fulfill major, minor, and GE requirements.
- Understand your major from an international perspective.
- Study in English or learn a new language.
- It’s affordable! Financial aid and scholar$hips available.
- Some programs cost less than a comparable time at UCSD.
- Shine in the global job market.
- Gain an edge for medical, law, and grad school admissions.
- Meet exciting new friends from all over the world.
- Travel to exotic destinations.
- Have the BEST quarter, semester, or year of your life (ask any returnee!).
Education Abroad Program (EAP)
- UC’s systemwide study abroad programs at more than 140 partner universities
- Guaranteed UC credit and letter grades
- Requirements and application deadlines vary—check them out early
Opportunities Abroad program (OAP)
- Study, work, internship options all over the world
- Transfer credit available
- Deadlines throughout the year, set by program sponsors
How to Get Started
- Visit the Programs Abroad Office and Library to learn about programs and meet returnees. Attend a “1st Steps” workshop.
- Check out our Web sites: http://programsabroad.ucsd.edu and http://www.eap.ucop.edu.
- Attend general and country-specific information sessions throughout the year.
- Go to Programs Abroad EXPO! our annual study-work-travel fair, held in October on Library Walk.