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Studying abroad is an opportunity for all students to experience a new culture, gain new skills, and expand their world views.

Many folks know exactly what they want to do or where they want to go when they study abroad. The rest of us could use some suggestions. If you fall into the second group, let us highlight 10 destinations to consider for 2026.

How long did students go? Where were the hot spots?

From the start of the year, 2025 looked promising for students heading abroad. Some key stats:

New study abroad opportunities across Australia, England, Korea, and Spain open for students in 2026

Even if applying to study abroad is not one of your 2025 resolutions, a study abroad experience and everthing involved in it could help you make significant progress to another common new year's resolution.

Summer 2025 UCEAP App Live

Application now open for summer 2025, workshop Nov 14, 12-1:30PM

UC Merced students, whether for their curiosity, passion for learning, or global engagement, have an exciting opportunity to broaden their horizons with 10 new study abroad programs. These programs offer incredible experiences in diverse fields, from business in Barcelona to marine science in conservation hotspots.

There's no question it has been a scorcher in Merced and most of California since the start of July. Here are 20 cities ranked from warmest to coolest based on their average high temperatures in July from Merced to the coolest study abroad city:

My Journey Abroad and Back: Studying abroad was a transformative experience that revealed passions within myself that I was previously unaware of. If I had not studied abroad, I would have not come to realize my interest for the field of International Relations/Affairs. It is for this reason that I decided to become a Peer Advisor, to continue my desire to advocate for increased undergraduate participation in studying abroad.