Happy Fresh Celery Month!
That's right, in addition to getting the ol' Covid vaccine, do your future self a favor and eat some fresh celery - the Delaware of vegetables.

I hope that you've come to expect a premium newsletter experience - well, this one is a doozie. We've got updates, new events, and more sweet, sweet GIFs for you. In fact, if you like GIFs, jump into our Discord!

The weather is warming up and I've got high hopes for this summer being the best one in a long time. I'm definitely going to need some high-SPF sunscreen after a year inside.

Then again, that's true every summer.

Cheers!

-The UCSC Global Learning Team
In this newsletter

  • UCDC Fall Deadline Extended
  • Info Session - Japanese Consulate of San Francisco
  • UC Davis Global Learning Conference
  • I Dream of Travel Campaign
  • Apply to be a Global Mentor!
  • Join Global Learning on Discord
  • Scholarship Information & Deadlines
  • Who Am I Abroad? (WHOA)
  • Program Exploration Tool
  • Where to Get Started with Global Learning @ UCSC
UCDC Deadline Extended!
Great News - the deadline to apply for UCDC Fall has been extended to June 4th! If you're still working on your application, enjoy the additional time to get it submitted. The winter quarter program is currently planned to be in-person; you can learn more about living in Washington, DC here.

Not sure what UCDC is? Check out the program webpage for more information.
Info Session:
Japanese Consulate of San Francisco
UCSC Global Learning is offering an info session in conjunction with the Japanese Consulate of San Francisco about study abroad in Japan on Tuesday, April 20 from 1:30-3:00 p.m. This presentation will be most relevant for prospective study abroad students, students accepted to programs in Japan, and students interested in graduate-level research in Japan after graduating from UCSC.

  • Introduction to UCSC Global Learning
  • Introduction to programs in Japan
  • A quick overview more specifically about Waseda University and Osaka University (UCEAP)
  • Information about the MEXT Scholarships (graduate-level research scholarship, 1-year undergraduate study scholarship for those with high Japanese proficiency)
  • Q & A session with the panel of presenters and a student alumnus who studied at Keio University a great opportunity to ask questions to the student alum about his experience in Japan!
UC Davis Global Learning Conference
The UC Davis Global Learning Conference is for all undergraduate, graduate, professional students, and alumni. This FREE conference is ideal for students with intercultural experience, international students, first-generation students, students from diverse backgrounds, study abroad returnees, and anyone interested in solving global challenges. We invite you to participate and learn how to translate your global experiences into your career development. Learn from global professionals, network with organizations and connect with like-minded peers.

  • When:  April 23–25, 2021 (for specific times, see schedule below)
  • Where:  Online, on the Whova app
  • Registration: Register 
Join the "I Dream of Travel" Campaign
We've entered the second month of “I Dream of Travel”, a virtual series of activities and entertainment to satisfy your wanderlust and spark inspiration for your future study abroad or away adventures. We invite you to explore your dreams of seeing the world by engaging with our resources, contests, and DIY activities!

Here are some ways that YOU can get involved!

  • Make a vision board of your dream destinations! Our Global Ambassador has put together these instructions to help you get started.
  • Here's something we all love... food. Send us a photo of international fare (i.e. food) you have had recently, whether it is made at home or your local eatery!
  • Where do you want to go? Get creative and artificially superimpose yourself into a photo of your dream destination. Instructions here.
  • Check out our study abroad alumni's recommended travel-themed Wanderlist: TV and Film. Send us a photo of yourself consuming one of our recommendations!

Apply to be a Global Mentor
Are you interested in helping new international students adjust to life at UC Santa Cruz? Join our Global Mentor team and mentor incoming students throughout the year. Learn more here and apply through ERS#8351. Deadline: April 30
Join Global Learning on Discord!
We love finding new and exciting ways to share information about education travel, and we've just launched a Discord server! Join us there to ask questions, chat with other students interested in or just coming back from study abroad/away, and much more.
Scholarship Information & Deadlines
There are a ton of different ways that you can save on the cost of studying abroad/away. If you're not sure where to look, check out the Scholarships page of our website. There, you'll find important information about types of scholarships, advice on where to look and how to apply, and deadline information.
If you're considering applying for a study abroad/away program which takes place in winter/spring 2022, those applications opened on April 1, 2021. If you'd like more information, check out the website or set up an appointment with one of our Global Learning Advisors to talk through it.
Sayoka Hart
Sakoya Hart, a fifth-year FDM & EEB double major, discusses studying abroad as an EOP student in Costa Rica.
Who Am I Abroad (WHOA) is a student series of videos and articles exploring the shifts in perception of the self while abroad or away. The purpose of these stories is to highlight the international and domestic experiences of students and staff in relation to their salient identities.

If you are an interested student and would like to be connected with a study abroad alum who has participated in your program or country of interest and shares your identity, please submit the Connect with Alumni Request Form, and we'll follow up with you by email.
Program Exploration Tool
Not sure where you want to go or what you want to study? We got you.

The Program Explorer is a great place to start if you’re not quite sure, if you’re feeling overwhelmed, or if you just need a space to brainstorm ideas and create a wishlist.

*to access the Program Explorer, you must be signed in to SlugsAbroad and have completed your Study Abroad Profile
Where to Start With Study Abroad or Away?
It can be intimidating when you're just starting to think about study abroad/away. There are a TON of options out there and it's difficult to know what your first steps should be.

Lucky for you, the advisors at UCSC are basically the A-Team of study abroad (minus the van). The website will walk you straight through the steps that you need to take, and if you'd rather talk to a human being, just schedule an appointment with an advisor and they'll give you a helping hand.

And don't forget that all the advisors now have virtual offices where you can find a ton of great resources and also schedule an appointment.

Check out our virtual offices:
Global Learning
Classroom Unit, Room 103, Santa Cruz
CA 95064 United States