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Slogging through the pandemic, a resurgence in travel, and a renewed demand for passports is slowing down passport applications.

We are pleased to announce that seven undergraduate students have been selected to receive the prestigious Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship to study or intern abroad during the summer or fall of 2021.

May is Bike Month, but did you know that much of the rest of the world is miles ahead of us when it comes to bikeability? Check out these bike-friendly Study Abroad destinations.

Earth Day provides a reason to explore more Earth-friendly study abroad opportunities. Celebrate by exploring—or even applying to—these programs focused on sustainability and conservation.

Only 3 UC campuses make the top 100 worldwide, but 37 of UCEAP's partners make it, and you can access them through UCEAP as a UC Merced student. Among the top 40 alone, you can find 18 UCEAP partners where you can study!

Celebrate Research Week and explore eight programs selected for their opportunities in research. Visit the us for more info.

Did you know that, of 2021's top 5 universities abroad, UCEAP's partners account for 4?

Costco's Photo Centers will shut down Sunday, February 14, eliminating one of the cheapest passport photo services.

There are significant updates on USA passport services as of September 28, 2020. COVID-19 has impacted the availability of passport service for seven months, and remains a source of delays.

Since March 31, the US Department of State had posted a worldwide level 4 (do not travel) travel advisory. After 128 days, that blanket travel advisory has been lifted. Simultaneously, the CDC has lightened its travel notice levels for much of the world. But, with COVID-19 levels in the USA, some countries may be less enthusiastic to receive US residents.