Winter Quarter is Coming Here!
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Congratulations on finishing fall quarter! Winter often feels like a fresh start; new year, new quarter, new... COVID variant?
Yes, Omicron is among us. However, many programs are still running this year, and we've even added several more programs to our portfolio that we're so excited to share with you! Pero, donde? (hint hint!)
We want to assure you we are doing our best to make informed decisions based on guidance and updates from the U.S. Department of State, Center for Disease Control (CDC), and host country and host university regulations.
In this month's newsletter, we cover these topics as well as upcoming events, new staff, scholarship opportunities, and more!
So gather your passports (and maybe a COVID test or two), and get ready to dive into the opportunities and announcements that await. Remember, we're all in this together, #SlugStrong!
- The UCSC Global Learning Team
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In this newsletter
- New Program Announcement
- Recently Added Global Seminars
- Summer Opportunities Fair
- UCDC Program Applications Open
- New Staff
- COVID-19 updates
- Peer Advisor Appointments
- Upcoming Scholarship Deadlines
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New Program Announcement! |
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Overview
This program counts as the Psychology Field Study program (10 units) and toward the upper-division elective requirements for Psychology majors. Internships are available in Barcelona, Spain or Lisbon, Portugal, and are customized according to career interests and skills.
Eligibility requirements
- Declared Psychology or Cognitive Science Major
- 2.5 cumulative GPA or higher
- Good Academic Standing
- Junior or Senior Standing
- Completion of two upper-division Psychology courses prior to departure
- Approval from the Psychology and Cognitive Science Department.
Application Deadline: February 15, 2021
Prospective students are required to attend an information session to receive the application for this program:
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Recently Added Global Seminars |
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Summer 2022 is finalized, and we recently added two new programs!
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Led by faculty member Damian Parr Ph.D., students will earn 6 UCSC credits while learning about Guatemala's historical and present agriculture and food systems through the lens of Agroecology and indigenous-led agricultural development.
Dates: June 20 - July 5, 2022
Location: Explore the charming and colorful towns of Antigua and San Martin Jilotepeque, as well as the famous Lake Atitlan, Guatemala
A note from the faculty leader: "Studying and working in an unfamiliar place will support students gaining a clearer sense of who they are as learners so that they leave the program empowered to tackle the challenges – both academic and nonacademic – that inevitably lie ahead."
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Dates: June 24 - July 23, 2022
Location: Visit the stunning Santa Cruz, Floreana, and Isabela islands of the Galapagos
A note from the faculty leaders: "In this UCSC Global Seminar, we will cross disciplinary bounds for a new approach to sustainability. Students experience first-hand what a more holistic version of valuing and taking care of life—in all its diverse forms— could be like. You will not only learn how scientific and cultural approaches together formulate sustainability, you will be an active participant in the ongoing story of the Galapagos Islands."
Note: Global Seminars have a limited capacity and qualified students with complete applications are selected on a first-come, first-served basis.
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Summer Opportunities Fair is Next Month! |
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Join us Tuesday, February 15 from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. in the Quarry Plaza for the annual Summer Opportunities Fair co-hosted by Global Learning and Summer Session, rain or shine!
What is it? A one stop shop for you to explore summer degree progress opportunities like study abroad/away, internships, service learning, field study, summer session, online courses, and much more!
Why? We want to help you achieve your goals during this upcoming summer and get all your options in one place!
Registration is not required. We hope to see you there!
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UCDC Program Applications are Open! |
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The UCDC (quarter in Washington, D.C.) Program is a University of California system-wide experiential internship and academic program that allows students to earn 12-18 UC credits. UCDC is open to junior, senior, and occasionally sophomore students of all majors during fall, winter, and spring quarters.
Considered one of our most cost-effective programs, students pay the same amount as regular UCSC tuition, with the majority of additional costs due to housing. Scholarships and financial aid are also available!
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Madison Lucero
Global Learning Outreach Coordinator
Madison is an alumna of UC Santa Cruz, where she studied abroad with UCEAP in Córdoba, Spain. After graduating, Madison taught English abroad in Thailand...
Learn more about Madison and the rest of the Global Learning team on our website.
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Delaying in-person instruction until Jan. 31
UCSC Chancellor Cynthia Larive and Campus Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor Lori Kletzer sent an email on January 6 announcing that remote instruction will continue through January.
As of December 27, UC Santa Cruz requires that all students attending classes in-person participate in its asymptomatic testing program. Prior to each quarter, the campus releases updated testing protocols.
UCSC vaccine booster requirement goes into effect January 31
The UC system COVID-19 vaccination policy requires faculty, staff, and students to obtain a booster shot as soon as they are eligible. You can qualify for a booster if it has been at least two months since you received the J&J COVID-19 vaccine or six months after your second Moderna or Pfizer dose.
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Peer Advisor Appointments |
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We understand the importance of peer-to-peer connections. Our amazing peer advisors are leading several Global Learning advising appointments each week. Get to know Sam and Sereena below and book an appointment! |
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I am a fourth-year double majoring in Psychology and Education.
I was an exchange student in Ota, Japan in 2016 and studied abroad in Florence, Italy in 2019 through UCEAP.
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I'm a transfer student in my senior year studying Film and Digital Media.
This past summer, I participated in a virtual global internship, where I worked with an Italian-French artist to edit and produce promotional videos.
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Upcoming Scholarship Deadlines |
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UCEAP scholarships make study abroad accessible to students of all backgrounds and majors. All UC students participating in a UCEAP program are eligible.
Summer 2022 deadline: February 15, 2022
Fall 2022 and academic year 2022/23 deadline: March 15, 2022
If you are a Pell Grant recipient and a U.S. citizen, you are eligible to apply for the Gilman Scholarship, which offers awards of up to $5,000 to help fund study abroad. 25-35% of UC Santa Cruz students who apply receive this award.
Summer and fall 2022, academic year 2022-23, and spring 2023 programs deadline: March 1, 2022, at 11:59 p.m. PST
The Nathan Foley-Mendelssohn Memorial Scholarship supports Porter undergraduates who want or need to travel abroad in conjunction with coursework, creative and scholarly projects, or internships. Up to $5000 will be awarded annually.
Deadline: March 28, 2022
Funded by Porter College and available to Porter College students majoring or minoring in History of Art & Visual Culture. Awards typically range from $200 to $1,000.
Deadline: February 27, 2022
Our Global Learning Advising Team will Review your Scholarship Essay!
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Global Learning
Classroom Unit, Room 103, Santa Cruz
CA 95064 United States
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