Samantha Yen just wrapped up her Junior spring term abroad at the University College Dublin. Read a little bit about her experience there below! “The promise of excitement and adventure drew my application for a semester abroad in Dublin, Ireland this spring. Tales of new found perspectives and geographical treasures sounded unlike anything offered at…
Jordan Leigh from UC Berkeley just finished up his year abroad at the University of St Andrews. He sent along this reflection piece about what a quiet day in Scotland is like and we hope you enjoy reading it! A Day in the Scottish Life By Jordan Leigh I wake up under two slanted skylights…
We are seeking enthusiastic students to help with University of California Education Abroad Programme (UCEAP) orientation activities in London. The main role is to support the London Study Centre (LSC) staff in orientation activities and welcome UC students to the UK. You will assist with cultural activities throughout London and engage in conversations with newly arrived…
Unlike Graduate Interns in the past, I am new to Londontown. I arrived in London only three weeks ago, and it’s been a rough start. From house hunting, to banking issues, to getting lost and squished on the Tube (with two large suitcases I might add), to forgetting that things are on the other side…
This past week our vivacious London Study Centre Intern Rhiannon wrapped up her position and packed her bags for California (a temporary trip to the sun as she’ll be returning to London for a masters program in no time.) But luckily we have found a brilliant new recruit to take up her torch! I had…
The first week of the Fringe Festival has just kicked off in Edinburgh and the city has transformed from a beautiful, historical Scottish capital to a tremendous hub for thousands of daily performances ranging from opera to Trainspotting-inspired raves and everything in between. According to the Fringe website, this spectacular festival started off as a…
Ah people, we’ve come to the end of era! Just kidding, I’m being dramatic. However, I am at the end of my year with UCEAP as the London Study Centre Intern, and I simply cannot believe it. It seems like just yesterday I was flustered and running around trying to get through my first batch of…
