University of California - Merced
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UC Merced Study Abroad works with students looking to go abroad with the UC Education Abroad Program, UC Summer Abroad opportunities, and International Opportunities Programs.
Below you will find study abroad reviews from students at University of California - Merced. We hope you will find these helpful in your search for options in education abroad. We also hope that these first-hand accounts of education abroad from previous students at your institution will help you understand what to expect from study abroad and help you set your expectations. If you are a UC Merced student, please check with the Office of International Affairs for guidelines on enrolling in a study abroad program and receiving credit for your study abroad experience. If your university has listed recommended programs below, please consider them first and contact any of the program providers referenced in the reviews listed below for more information.
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No important dates configured."In surgery, I saw some amazing procedures (hip replacements, Da Vinci GI procedures, rotator cuff repair) and the surgeons were extremely kind and explained everything."
Dianna Liakos University of California - Merced
"The Atlantis Project isn't just a program that allows you to choose from an immense amount of specialties to shadow, but it also gives you the opportunity to immerse yourself in the culture of Spain. The Atlantis Project took us to places we would've never found on our own and most importantly, our safety was always a priority. ..."
Ashley T University of California - Merced
"I got to experience another culture and language firsthand. Though it wasn't always fun, I would say it was a worthwhile journey."
zachary.walker.50 University of California - Merced
"I gained a new perspective on Korean culture and Christianity. It was very worthwhile."
Joseph Y University of California - Merced
"I learned quite a bit of German. yes, it was definitely worthwhile!"
A student University of California - Merced
"I gained so much more than culture and academics from this experience...it allowed me to discover who I am and what I am comfortable with."
reeanne.juntilla University of California - Merced
"Everything was worthwhile! I definitely learned how to be more flexible with my studies, and i met so many different people! Usually, I met with friends that tend to be either co-workers or classmates. However, studying abroad, I met a HUGE variety of people of different backgrounds and of different majors. "
Stephanie C University of California - Merced
"I was able to meet students with different cultures and see their perspective views in different subjects. I was able to experience daily life in another country. I think it was really worth it to go an explore another country, I had such a great time."
gabriela.valle.7 University of California - Merced
"I learned about a whole new set of peoples, ideas, and religion. The program taught me that the USA is not the center of the world and that there are people from all around the world that share and do not share similar views of the world. "
A student University of California - Merced
"I learned that making new friends will make you less home sick. It was very worthwhile. "
Yia X University of California - Merced
"I learned a lot about myself. This prove that i can survive in another foreign country. I'm not afraid of being on my own. So many cool people out there. "
Eduardo R University of California - Merced
"I realized the job market is more competitive than I thought. -____-"
Gordon L University of California - Merced
"It was the best year of my life! I made tons of friends who all lived floors away. I travelled all of North Island. I got to see the All Blacks play and was watching as they won the championship. "
Justin A University of California - Merced
"Beyond worthwhile."
Robert B University of California - Merced
"I said no, only because I want to see and visit other places. But I am determined to one day return to Costa Rica and see more of the country that I did not get a chance to visit. I gained some wonderful research experience, but this program has also made me realize that I don't want to be an academic for the rest of my life. "
Aricia M University of California - Merced
"This experience helped get me a Internship as a Brazilian Public Policy Analyst. O yeah,Bahia Ganhou!"
Robert B University of California - Merced
"My study abroad experience was 100% worthwhile. I would not have changed the program I selected, the city I choose, the people I met, or how I spent the 4 months abroad the way I did for ANYTHING in the world. "
Mark R University of California - Merced
"I dont want to be cliche, but i guess i have too. It did change my cultural awareness. How i struggled to have people understand me in french. I never really had that to this extreme before. Going four months in a country where majority of people dont understand you, can be hard but also extremely rewarding. "
Dee S University of California - Merced
"The program was very worth it. Culture exposure, while meeting people from all over the world. I also took courses that helped me decide whether or not I would want to pursue in that field or not in the near future. "
Alex L University of California - Merced
"Yes! I was able to travel and experience a different culture doing the similar everyday life I would be in my home country. I want to travel more and perhaps I might apply to graduate school abroad. I am also considering, after my academics, I might want to live and work abroad. "
Vivian D University of California - Merced
"My experience was irreplaceable. I learned how to be more independent and gained a greater appreciation for the country. "
Rachel B University of California - Merced
"Overall I had a great time traveling and experiencing different cultures "
Elijah S University of California - Merced
"Stepping completely outside of the culture you grew up in is the most amazing experience I have ever had, and I would not hesitate to do it again. "
Emma S University of California - Merced
"Yes, absolutely. I met some people that were really great. This was my first time to europe and it was very exciting."
Christopher M University of California - Merced
"Yes, of course! Cultural relativism. It was an amazing experience and a great opportunity to meet new people, challenge myself to try new things, meet new people, and strive academically. It has also made me appreciate the United States as well, and all of our silly amenities and leisure. "
Justin M University of California - Merced
