University of California - San Diego / UCSD
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The University of California, San Diego is a public research university located in the La Jolla neighborhood of San Diego, California, in the United States.
Below you will find study abroad reviews from students at University of California - San Diego. We hope you will find these helpful in your search for options in education abroad. If you are a UC San Diego student, please check with the Study Abroad Office 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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"Academics and college life were great but I had to force my way into college community--OSAP doesn't help. My semester had a lot of loner American students that hung out only with themselves. "
MR University of California - San Diego / UCSD
"After traveling through Indonesia, I fell in love with the country and wanted to stay. Started searching for internships and lo and behold Paradise Interns popped up. I had already been self-studying digital marketing at the time and scuba diving was one of my passions- you could not design a more perfect program. Applying wa..."
Henry Chan University of California - San Diego / UCSD
"I learned a lot about Greek culture and cuisine. Traveling on our excursions with our professor showed me that there is much more to Greece than the islands that people see in ads and on instagram. The mountains in Greece are gorgeous and completely under-rated. I gained such a great appreciation for this culture and learned so ..."
Kayla Reger University of California - San Diego / UCSD
"I learned a lot about European history and values. I definitely took a lot of time thinking of comparative politics"
A student University of California - San Diego / UCSD
"A new perspective on another country and how life is. I believe it was worth it"
Luis Diaz University of California - San Diego / UCSD
"I learned how to have fun and enjoy a new city while staying safe"
A student University of California - San Diego / UCSD
"It was probably more worthwhile than any other trip I've ever taken. I think the most important thing I gained was perspective, and what it was like to live for an extended time in a country that is still modernized but very different from and with different customs than my own home country."
A student University of California - San Diego / UCSD
"It's clichéd, but it really expanded my worldview, and boosted my confidence in general. Navigating a foreign country for the first time was at times scary and difficult, but always exciting and rewarding. The class material too was excellent and extremely interesting."
A student University of California - San Diego / UCSD
"I learned a ton about Jazz, art, culture, and french history. I also took away some important life lessons. "
Casey O'Hara University of California - San Diego / UCSD
"Everything was worth it! The money spent and being away from home were difficult for me but it was all worth it. I expanded my network of friends and experienced beautiful things with them. I traveled to one of the destinations on my bucket list and it was the most rewarding thing ever. "
Gresia Perez University of California - San Diego / UCSD
"Greece's people are excellent companions. They incorporate phylosophical components to everyday interactions, are well cultured, are fun, welcoming, and relaxed. One of the highlights was how they experience nature, and how their practice of democracy is more pure than in the US in terms of everyday applications. I also really l..."
A student University of California - San Diego / UCSD
"How to show respect to the locals. Yes, I will use these skills in future international travels"
Evan Grace University of California - San Diego / UCSD
"I gained a better appreciation for art and history. The trip was definitely worthwhile. "
Gustavo Martin University of California - San Diego / UCSD
"I learned a lot about the Renassiance and the history of Rome. I also learned how to live on my own in a country that speaks a different language. It was a very worthwhile learning experience, both personally and academically"
Jessica University of California - San Diego / UCSD
"I learned so much about the world around me and how different life can be on the other side of the world. Yet at the same time, being in a western society, many things felt just like home. I would go back in a heart beat so that I could continue learning french and about the french lifestyle."
Erika Moreno University of California - San Diego / UCSD
"I learned a lot about South Africa and it's rich and beautiful history and met lots of interesting people and experienced some of the beautiful landscape. "
Georgette Y Boylls University of California - San Diego / UCSD
"It was amazing and it taught me how different and amazing European cultures are in comparison to American. With so much within walking distance and a bit of history in every step, it was a new find every day. I learned to appreciate those little things and have begun to appreciate those while back here."
A student University of California - San Diego / UCSD
"My sense of normal is not the same sense of normal for someone else. Italy is literally built on history, so someone who lives in Rome could just casually walk past the Pantheon and have gelato one afternoon, or visit a church that has beautifully constructed architecture. It is definitely worthwhile, and I plan on visiting Ital..."
A student University of California - San Diego / UCSD
"I learned a bit of Japanese from my experience. I also learned how to shop and find the cheapest but delicious food. Definitely worthwhile. "
Desiree Santos University of California - San Diego / UCSD
"I learned that I can travel by myself. I learned how to live and navigate in a foreign country on my own. I think this experience helped me feel more independent. I also feel confident to travel more in the future. This experience was very worthwhile. I recommend it to anyone who is considering it."
A student University of California - San Diego / UCSD
"I loved traveling around Europe and seeing different cultures in different countries. I also thought it was cool to learn in and out of the classroom. "
A student University of California - San Diego / UCSD
"Overall, I learned to open up to others, that Spain offers many perspectives different from those in the United States, and that as global citizens, we must take on the many issues that face our world with careful study, consideration, and action."
A student University of California - San Diego / UCSD
"The older you get, the more you are able to comprehend and appreciate the uniqueness in ways of living around the world. "
A student University of California - San Diego / UCSD
"The popular culture systems of Japan are different from America because America has corporate injections into the top level of their popular culture, whereas Japan is entirely a reputation economy and things that are popular are also reputable, which is only half true for America. The subcultures of Japan are so vast and deep, i..."
Francis Galang University of California - San Diego / UCSD
"Independence and courage!"
A student University of California - San Diego / UCSD
