Summary

EAP is an exciting and valuable opportunity to immerse yourself in another culture while exploring new topics and approaches in anthropology. For research projects and theses, EAP opens up new possibilities for ethnographic or archaeological fieldwork. Such firsthand experience is an important part of anthropological training and will expand your knowledge of other peoples and societies far beyond what any textbook can offer. It can also provide an outside perspective on your own cultural beliefs and values. All of this will help deepen your understanding of what it means to be human in the 21st century and prepare you for life in a globalizing world.

Join the many UC anthropology students who will study abroad this year through EAP!

Program Options

Featured Programs
Chile: Chile Universities
Denmark: University of Copenhagen
Mexico: Field Research Program

Find the right program for you:

• Use the EAP Program Search Engine to find programs offering anthropology courses.
• Browse the MyEAP Course Catalog for anthropology courses previously taken by EAP students. Additional courses may be available and not all courses may still be offered.
• For additional course information, check the Academic Focus section found on all the program pages for each country.

Information for Your Major

Check your campus link below to see if your department has provided specific information about study abroad:

• UC Berkeley
• UC Davis
• UC Irvine
• UC Los Angeles
• UC Merced
• UC Riverside
• UC San Diego
• UC San Francisco
• UC Santa Barbara
• UC Santa Cruz

Student Comments

"I took a lot of classes on Middle Eastern culture and history, Islam, and Arabic that greatly contributed to my knowledge and conception of various cultures and challenged my perspective. I also interned as an election monitor for the Ibn Khaldun Center, an NGO in Cairo, and contributed to their research on government practices. Studying abroad made me a stronger person, it changed the way I see life and other people, and I would do it again in a heartbeat!"
—Samia Elshafie, Egypt

"Studying abroad in itself is an anthropological experience. One becomes more open minded and gets to see other perspectives. There is no better way to experience another culture than to live in another country. In Ghana, I did research on the music of a Ewe community. In Mexico, I interned with Sin Fronteras, an organization that assists migrants and refugees."
—Edlin Lopez, Ghana and Mexico

"I wanted South Asian studies as the focus area of my BA in anthropology. My UC campus offers few courses about South Asia, so it was essential for me to study abroad. Cultural anthropology is all about learning about new cultures, and how can you do this while reading a textbook in a US classroom? Studying abroad, in my opinion, should be mandatory for anthropology majors as well as many other disciplines."
—Emily Abraham, India

"For students of anthropology, studying abroad is a necessity because it allows you to experience acculturation and apply what you've learned in the classroom to the real world. There is no other experience as fulfilling—it opens your eyes, your mind, and is unbelievably fun. I had the opportunity to conduct field research on traditional medicine in the state of Oaxaca, which sets me apart from most undergraduates."
—Adriana Urbina, Mexico

"I took several Maori studies courses at the university and learned much about this culture outside the academic system. The synthesis of classroom-taught learning combined with everyday exploration and conservation led to an understanding and appreciation of the Maori, as well as all cultures. It gave me an understanding of the land and its people that I want to share with everyone. This is the true 'Kiwi' experience."
—Shakti Magneron, New Zealand