It's been too long... welcome back!
There are bound to be some tough adjustments as we return to campus this fall, but that's okay - we're in this together. Let's all agree to give each other a solid grace period of awkwardness. Our big win this week? Starting to check if we've got our shirts on inside-out. #adultingagain

This edition of our monthly newsletter is dedicated to all of the great ways that you can pay for a study abroad or away program. That's right - scholarships! Educational travel isn't as expensive as it's rumored to be, and there are a ton of ways that you can make it even cheaper. Keep scrolling to learn more.

See you soon!

-The UCSC Global Learning Team
In this newsletter

  • *NEW* What's the Deal with Scholarships?
  • *NEW* Going Global Info Sessions
  • *NEW* New Global Learning Peer Advisors!
  • Who Am I Abroad? (WHOA)
  • Program Exploration Tool
  • Where to Get Started with Study Abroad/Away
What's the Deal with Scholarships?
Studying abroad or away doesn't have to break the bank - in fact, in some cases, it can be cheaper than being on campus! You can read more general information about scholarships and deadlines on the Scholarships page of our website. Check out the video below for more information, and keep scrolling to read about some highlighted scholarships!

As you read through it all, remember that the staff in the Global Learning Office are happy to provide feedback on any scholarship essays to help you increase your chances of being selected! And of course, you can always schedule an appointment with a Global Learning Advisor via our Global Learning Portal to talk through more ways to save!
Many UCSC students choose UCEAP programs when they study abroad or away. The University of California Education Abroad Program (UCEAP) offers well over 100 unique programs across the globe. UCEAP also offers quite a few scholarships, including the Global Scholarship, which can earn you up to $2,000 towards your program!
The mission of the Fund for Education Abroad (FEA) is to provide scholarships and ongoing support to students who are underrepresented among the U.S. study abroad population. FEA makes life-changing, international experiences accessible to all by supporting students of color, community college, and first-generation college students before, during, and after they participate in education abroad programs.
The Freeman Awards for Study in Asia (Freeman-ASIA) provides scholarships for U.S. undergraduate students with demonstrated financial need to study abroad in East or Southeast Asia.
Interested in studying abroad or away as part of your UCSC degree? Join us to discover international and domestic global learning opportunities as well as how to fulfill degree requirements, manage costs, use financial aid, find scholarships, and begin your journey. Let the world be your classroom!

UCSC Global Learning Peer Advisors are students who are passionate about travel and who can help to answer your questions about how you can study abroad or away. Keep an eye out for them on campus and at events!
Sam Keefer
Hello! My Name is Sam Keefer and I am very excited to be a part of the Global Learning Peer Advisor Staff this year! I am a fourth-year double majoring in Psychology and Education.

I was an exchange student in Ota, Japan in 2016 and I studied abroad in Florence, Italy in 2019 through UCEAP.
Edwina Malmberg
My name is Edwina Malmberg and I’m a third-year returning transfer student at UCSC from Santiago, Panama. I am pursuing a degree in Sociology and a minor in Legal Studies.

Before moving to the US, I was the recipient of the AFS Centennial Scholarship which allowed me to participate in a year-long exchange program in Indonesia.
Sereena Yeghiazarian
My name is Sereena Yeghiazarian, I'm a transfer student in my senior year studying Film and Digital Media.

This past summer, I had the opportunity to participate in a virtual global internship, where I worked with an Italian-French artist to edit and produce promotional videos.
Tolulope Familoni 
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