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The Southeast Asian city-state of Singapore—with its mix of Chinese, Malay, Indian​​​ and Western traditions—provides a uniquely global experience with an ultramodern international city set within a beautiful tropical setting. The city's scrumptious food, pristine streets and modern architecture add to its attraction. Faculty from all over the world are attracted to live and teach in the innovative and collaborative academic culture of this prosperous nation. ​

Whether you explore conservation of tropical ecosystems, participate in pioneering international research, or delve into the economics, politics, and history of Southeast Asia, this is a remarkable and unique experience to add to your undergraduate studies at UC.

Would a stack of pizzas, a room full of friends, and your laptop be enough to complete your study abroad application? If you’re working on an app due this month or next, join us for our application party Tuesday, December 5, 6:30-8pm and get your last-minute questions answered.

Brazil, South America's largest and most populous country, is known​ for its effervescent music and dance, famous white sand beaches and rainforests. Today, it is also an emerging economic powerhouse worthy of in-depth study.

You can study in complex and beautiful Rio de Janeiro or Salvador da Bahia, the center of Afro-Brazilian culture. Host universities in both locations feature small class sizes and close interaction with Brazilian professors.

The Fund for Education Abroad (FEA) scholarship opens today. Start your application today and plan to apply by Wednesday, January 10.

FEA supports students who are underrepresented among the US study abroad population. FEA makes life-changing, international experiences accessible to all by supporting minority, community college, and first-generation college students.

Achieve your goals in Hong Kong: Network with top students from all over the world, witness the latest marketing trends, develop a research project with a local professor, teach English at a rural Chinese high school, explore the beautiful islands or all of the above.

Hong Kong offers an invaluable learning experience for students interested in new perspectives, international business or career opportunities in East Asia.

Discount scholarships available for one or more programs.

Celebrate Sustainability Week and explore 10 programs selected for their opportunities in sustainability. Visit the International Center or the Study Abroad table at the Eco Fest on Thursday, 10-2 for more info.

Applications are now being accepted for the U.S. Department of State’s Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) Program at http://www.clscholarship.org. Applications are due November 15, 2017 by 7:59pm EST.

Did you miss the Peace Corps Prep webinar on Wednesday? You can now listen to or watch the recording. Keep in mind that the spring 2018 cycle deadline is November 15. Good luck!

Join the Sea Shepard activists from the hit show Whale Wars as they risk it all to save the Antarctic whales. Students will join Captain Lockhart Maclean on the Sea Shepherds’ newest small vessel, the Gojira as they learn the intricacies of environmental justice in the field.

July 26 will mark the last new student orientation and the forecast is for a very warm welcome. The average high temperature in Merced in July? 96°. If you find it too hot in Merced, consider study abroad as an alternative. With the top 10 coolest cities.