Summer is just the best.
This summer has been sort of bittersweet. With vaccines being widely available and most places opening up again, there are so many cool things to do, which is awesome. Unfortunately, I had big plans to spend all summer at the beach taking naps and tackling Oprah's list of travel books.

It's like, I'm glad that we can see each other in person again but let's make plans in September.

Speaking of fall, the Global Learning team is hard at work planning all sorts of events for when campus reopens. We're going to have a ton of ways for you to learn how you can enhance your college experience with global learning. If you're thinking about studying abroad or away in 2022, you don't have to wait until fall to start planning. Schedule an appointment with one of our incredible advisors today!

Check out the exciting information in this newsletter and start dusting off those suitcases. You'll be using them soon!


-The UCSC Global Learning Team
In this newsletter

  • UCDC Winter 2022 Deadline Extended
  • UCSC-APRU Virtual Student Exchange
  • Join Global Learning on Discord
  • Scholarship Information & Deadlines
  • Who Am I Abroad? (WHOA)
  • Program Exploration Tool
  • Where to Get Started with Study Abroad/Away
The UCDC program in Washington, D.C. is a fantastic opportunity to level-up your college experience in our nation's capital - and it's just for politics majors!


Psst! We heard that the deadline could be extended a bit more if you're still on the fence about it! Schedule an appointment with one of our advisors to learn more!
UCSC-APRU Virtual Student Exchange
Take classes online from universities across the globe!
The Virtual Student Exchange (VSE) Program provides UCSC students with the opportunity to enroll in one online academic course offered by a participating APRU member institution, as a complement to their full-time course load taken at UCSC.

This is a fantastic opportunity to experience a global university and earn UC credit without needing to travel internationally!

The best part?

There are no application fees, no additional tuition costs at this time, and any course taken as part of the VSE Program is awarded UC credit. 

Join Global Learning on Discord!
We love finding new and exciting ways to share information, and we've launched a Discord server! Join us there to ask questions, chat with other students interested in or returning from study abroad/away, and much more. Join here.
Scholarship Information & Deadlines
There are many ways that you can save on the cost of studying abroad/away. Check out the Scholarships page of our website. You'll find important information about types of scholarships, advice on where to look and how to apply, and deadline information.
If you'd like more information, set up an appointment with one of our Global Learning Advisors to talk through it.
Camille Cheng
Hi, my name is Camille Cheng. I’m a Feminist Studies and Legal Studies double major. I studied abroad for three consecutive summers in Paris, Hong Kong, and London...


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 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 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/Away?
It can be intimidating when you're just starting to think about study abroad or away. There are a TON of options out there and it's difficult to know what your first steps should be. The Get Started webpage will walk you through the steps that you need to take.

If you'd rather talk to a human being, just schedule an appointment with an advisor. All of our advisors have virtual offices where you can find resources and schedule an appointment.

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