Which are the top five study abroad programs over the last month? Perennially popular programs? Or some surprises?
#1: UCEAP – United Kingdom: English Universities
You can never really know your own culture until you get outside of it. An incredible transportation system makes it easy to see a whole lot of Europe on the cheap and if you’re placed in a university outside London, you can still experience the city–it’s just a train ride away. This program is a full immersion experience, which means you’ll be treated like any other British student.
#2: UCEAP – Korea: Yonsei Univ.
Seoul is a fashion and technology trendsetter with traditional roots showcased in its temples, shrines, and palaces. At Yonsei University, immerse yourself in the Korean lifestyle. Take a class on Korean history, study Korean pop culture, experience the comedy of Nanta, a wordless cooking performance, and learn about K-drama. You can pursue classes in any major and, if you have a soft spot for East Asian culture, you’ll find this program especially rewarding.
#3: UCEAP – Japan: Engineering & Science
Conduct research at Tohoku University, known for developing innovations and hands-on learning. Guided by a faculty supervisor, work in a lab with international and Japanese students on the new Aobayama campus. Stay in Sendai for a full year and experience cherry blossoms in spring and snow in winter.
#4: UCEAP – Global: Virtual International Internship
Develop multicultural communication skills and get valuable work experience while you build your global professional network from wherever you are. You will be placed in an online internship that suits your major and matches your personal and professional development interests. You may work with an organization in cities across the world: Seville, Prague, Rome, Florence, Paris, Amsterdam, Barcelona, Sydney, Buenos Aires, or San Jose (Costa Rica).
#5 (tie): UCEAP – Spain: Univ. of Barcelona
As an educational destination, Barcelona is a marvel, filled with diversity in its culture, architecture, art, economy, and gastronomy. The capital of Catalonia, a region with its own flavor, identity, language, and culture, is home to Catalans, who speak both Catalans and Castilian Spanish.
#5 (tie): ISA – United Kingdom: Business, Media Studies, Psychology & Liberal Arts: Academic Year/Semester
London is easily one of the most well-known capitals in the world. Popular for its influence in the arts, humanities, and fashion, London thrives as an extremely culturally diverse city located in southeast England. It is a melting pot for people around the globe and offers its inhabitants a first row seat to all things pop culture, political, and cosmopolitan. On any given day, you can find yourself sipping a cuppa tea in a local coffee shop, probably avoiding the weather that London is so well-known for.
Why These?
It's hard to say for sure, but there's a lot of demand for the UK and Korea, the normally respectively ranked #1 and #3 study abroad destinations for UC Merced students.
