Great Opportunities
Field Research in Mexico: Prepare for Grad School as You Travel the Country
- Train to do advanced research in your chosen field with UC peers in Mexico City
- Travel to Chiapas, Oaxaca, Yucatán, Guadalajara, or other research sites and work one-on-one with a Mexican specialist in your field
- Set up your research as a community service opportunity
- Incorporate the amazing research paper you write on this program with your senior or master thesis
- Add this unique experience to your résumé!
Lund University, Sweden: Medieval University Town Meets High-tech Research and Vibrant Student Life
- Study in English in a wide range of fields for the fall, spring, or year
- Learn about Swedish social policy, global human rights, or the environment in one of the greenest countries in the world
- Lab research opportunities available in the sciences and engineering
- Enjoy excursions and activities to learn about the region
National University of Singapore: Unique Study Opportunities in a Wonderful Tropical Setting
- Study in English in almost any UC major field
- Lab research in the sciences and engineering for hands-on experience
- Interdisciplinary coursework in religious studies, Southeast Asian studies, or new media
- Join the Honors University Scholars Programme, which promotes writing, critical thinking, and understanding of the connections among disciplines
- Fall, spring, and year study options are less expensive than study at a UC campus
EAP in Ankara, Turkey: Combine Study with Adventure in the Heart of an Islamic Capital
Spend a year or semester in the land where Alexander the Great cut through the Gordion Knot, where Achilles battled the Trojans in Homer’s Iliad, and where Ottoman Empire battles shaped the world.
- Explore Bilkent University’s fascinating English-language course offerings in archaeology, art history, history, international studies, and political science
- Visit the underground stone cities of Cappadocia, climb the summit of Nemrud Dagi, and stroll the tiled walkways of coastal Ephesus, trade center of the ancient world and a religious center of the early Christians
- Learn to play Tavla (Turkish backgammon) as a way to meet locals
- Travel to Europe, Central Asia, or the Middle East during breaks (enroll for the year and enjoy more breaks!)
- Swim the Aegean, the Mediterranean, and the Black Sea
Budapest, Hungary: Discover the Best of Old and New Europe
- Learn from leading scholars in specially designed courses taught in English
- Study the dynamics of political and social change in Central Europe, Jewish history and culture, and minority issues associated with the Roma
- Embrace the best of old and new Europe in the beautiful capital of Budapest
- Participate in program excursions to Transylvania and the major museums of Bohemia
- Enjoy a cheaper cost of living than London, Paris, or Rome with easy access to the rest of the continent
Summer in Thailand: An Introduction to a Unique Culture and Exotic Location
- Study the economic and social development of this independent and vital nation
- Learn about Buddhism, and see how its beliefs and traditions remain strong in Thailand’s tech-savvy culture
- Enjoy program excursions to historical settings to see how rural life compares to daily life in the capital
- Explore all of Bangkok’s temples, markets, and archaeological sites this summer in the city