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UC Education Abroad Program. Australia Canada Costa Rica France Hong Kong Ireland Japan Netherlands Russia Spain Thailand. Vietnam Barbados Chile Denmark Germany Hungary Korea New Zealand Singapore Sweden Turkey. Brazil China Egypt Ghana India Italy Mexico
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UC Education Abroad Program Australia Canada Costa Rica France Hong Kong Ireland Japan Netherlands Russia Spain Thailand Vietnam Barbados Chile Denmark Germany Hungary Korea New Zealand Singapore Sweden Turkey Brazil China Egypt Ghana India Italy Mexico South Africa Taiwan United Kingdom Please wait until after the presentation to take brochures
Top Three Benefits of Studying Abroad Through EAP 1. Retain enrollment at UCSB 2. Classes, grades, units, and GPA transfer 3. All UCSB financial aid automatically transfers
How long can I study abroad? • Summer programs • Semester-length programs, often with the option to extend • Year-long programs Summer and semester programs in Shanghai, China Semester and year programs in South Africa
Program options • Enroll at a host university • UC programs taught in English (i.e. London, Paris, Rome) • Language Programs • Single-focus programs (i.e. Tropical Biology in Costa Rica) The Forum in Rome Paris
Choosing a program • http://eap.ucop.edu/ - Program Wizard • UCSB Campus Office - 2431 South Hall…Come talk to a peer advisor!
Dorm in Utrecht, the Netherlands Housing options Homestay in Concepcion, Chile Apartment in Bologna, Italy
Eligibility • 3.0 GPA • Junior standing (90 units) - Only a few opportunities to study as a sophomore • Foreign language
How much does it cost? • Tuition remains the same • Costs of living vary by program • Brochures and website list estimated program costs
When are the deadlines? • Country specific meetings are held every fall • Visit the EAP office 9-12 months in advance
Health, Safety, and AcademicSupport Abroad • UC office and faculty in every host country
Why study abroad? • Once-in-a-lifetime opportunity • Diversify and strengthen your academic experience • Acquire or improve foreign language skills • Build independence and self-sufficiency • Great addition to any résumé Granada, Spain Beach in Barbados
UC Education Abroad Program Australia Canada Costa Rica France Hong Kong Ireland Japan Netherlands Russia Spain Thailand Vietnam Barbados Chile Denmark Germany Hungary Korea New Zealand Singapore Sweden Turkey Brazil China Egypt Ghana India Italy Mexico South Africa Taiwan United Kingdom