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Short on Time to Study Abroad? Check out These Micro Study Abroad Opportunities

Study Abroad feel out of reach because you can’t imagine yourself away for a whole semester or even a summer? Too overwhelmed by the big, popular Study Abroad countries? We’ve identified some programs just for you: Introducing Micro-Study-Abroad!

Visit some of the smallest micronations and microstates on Earth on a small budget. In these small locales, you could see nearly everything over 14 hours! Get off the plane at 8AM and head home at 10PM! You don’t have to freak out about a new host family or paying for some fancy hotel on these programs with a micro-budget. You barely need a passport!

The U.S. Department of State has announced the U.S. higher education institutions that sent the most students overseas on the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program in academic year 2017-2018. The University of California, Merced has been recognized for its success in making international study and internships more accessible and inclusive for American students of all backgrounds through the Gilman Program.

Celebrate Research Week and explore 10 programs selected for their opportunities in research. Visit the International Office for more info.

Start your memorable Caribbean experience in Bridgetown, the diverse capital and commercial center of Barbados. This tropical island nation boasts white sand beaches, mild weather, and unique opportunities such as shipwreck diving and snorkeling with sea turtles.

Along with regular university courses, you may conduct fieldwork or personalized research with a local faculty mentor. You can also volunteer as an educator in the community; many students enjoy mentoring local schoolchildren and participating in the HIV/AIDS peer education internship.

Effective Monday, April 2, 2018 there will be an increase to the passport acceptance fee (also known as the execution fee) from $25 to $35. Other fees for passport application services will remain the same.

Gilman Scholar, Annett Rodriguez

Joie de vivre, the joy of living, sums up the French appetite for life. Stroll along the banks of a quiet river, browse the city-sized art galleries of the Louvre, sample cuisine at a bouch​on tavern in Lyon, or debate politics at a corner café in Bordeaux. Whatever you do, you will feel, see, taste and understand why some of history’s greatest artists, writers and scholars have been attracted to France.

Discover how traditional and modern Thailand converge in the political, economic and spiritual center of Bangkok. Nestled within the tropics of Southeast Asia, this metropolitan capital attracts nature lovers and urban dwellers alike.

Not only will you find beautiful temples, floating markets and incredible food, but also opportunities to make a difference during the fall or spring terms in a diverse range of internship options in education, public health, finance, sustainability and social services. Summer options introduce you to Thai studies or public health services in mobile rural communities.​

Birthplace of the Renaissance. Cultural mecca. Pizza and gelato paradise. The attractions are endless when it comes to Italy. Discover la dolce vita as you stroll through miles of elegant porticos and famous food markets of Bologna, suit up to learn the business side of Milan’s fashion runways and high-end commerce, visit Rome’s monumental sights clothed in marble, or meet with local artisans in Florence.

With a choice of four magnificent locations, you can meet a number of academic and personal goals. Take courses to fulfill major or GE/breadth requirements, hone your Italian language skills or explore internships in such areas as art history, public health, education or film. Outside of class, UCEAP hosts lectures and cultural events, cooking classes, day trips, volunteer options and conversation exchanges to help you acclimate to Italian life.

Discover how traditional and modern Thailand converge in the political, economic and spiritual center of Bangkok. Nestled within the tropics of Southeast Asia, this metropolitan capital attracts nature lovers and urban dwellers alike.

Not only will you find beautiful temples, floating markets and incredible food, but also opportunities to make a difference during the fall or spring terms in a diverse range of internship options in education, public health, finance, sustainability and social services. Summer options introduce you to Thai studies or public health services in mobile rural communities.​