<p>I will be attending UCLA in the fall as a transfer student and was wondering if anyone had anything to share about the study abroad programs offered through the UC system. Specifically, how difficult is it for a transfer student to fit one of these programs into their schedule? Studying abroad is one of the things I've looked forward to most about college, so I would love the opportunity to do it through UCLA. Is there anyone else out there who has plans to study abroad? If so, how and when are you planning on fitting it in?</p>
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<p>I too would like to participate in EAP, but considering everything I need to do/want to do, I don’t know if it is feasible. But I will definitely inquire about it. My counselor was a transfer student and studied abroad during the summer while at Cal. So it is definitely possible.</p>
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<p>@mytime09 Any information you could get would be great! Do you have a very unit heavy major?
I’m actually participating in a study abroad program this summer through my community college, but I would really like to do a quarter/semester abroad after I transfer.</p>
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<p>My major is not unit heavy, but I actually plan on changing majors and adding a minor, which I will have to wait one quarter to do.
Here is the transfer webpage of EAP, it has some good (basic) info about the whole process [University</a> of California Education Abroad Program, Our Programs, Transfer Students](<a href=“http://eap.ucop.edu/our_programs/transfer_students.shtm]University”>http://eap.ucop.edu/our_programs/transfer_students.shtm) and then you can go to UCLA’s page for more detailed info <a href=“http://eap.ucop.edu/our_programs/disciplines/[/url]”>http://eap.ucop.edu/our_programs/disciplines/</a></p>
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<p>I’ve actually checked out those websites before, I was more looking for a source that could give me the realistic probability of being able to participate in a semester abroad. Thanks for the help though!</p>
<p>Does anyone out there know anyone who has participated in or is planning on participating in a study abroad program as a transfer student? Anyone out there also wanting to study abroad that could possibly share their plans with me?</p>
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<p>I’m a transfer student most likely transferring to UCLA as well. I’m planning on studying abroad the spring semester of my 4th year because I want to use my 3rd year as my adjusting period and just getting used to the system, trying to get research opportunities, etc. I’m hoping to study in either the UK or Australia and I’m gonna save some elective classes I need to take for my major and take those at my desired country. Studying abroad is defiantly something I’ve been looking forward doing because I feel like it’s one of those once in a lifetime opportunity things and I don’t want to let time restrictions I have as a transfer hinder me from doing so.</p>
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<p>I’m transferring to UCSD this fall as a junior. I’m planning on studying abroad next year and going to SD for a total of three years.</p>
<p>I talked to the study abroad people for a while at transfer admit day this weekend, and they told me that there was no reason related to me being a transfer that I couldn’t go abroad for a year. I’m even planning on doing one semester in Lyon through EAP and one semester in Prague through AIFS. Both programs offer a lot of classes for my majors, and apparently AIFS is an affiliate program, so it’s almost as easy as doing an EAP program.</p>
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<p>For many transfer students, taking a term to study abroad through EAP requires a summer session to catch up on major coursework. Students can enroll in a summer term between junior and senior year to free up schedule space for a study abroad term. However, if you have a unit-heavy major, or need to complete additional major courses in a summer term anyway, then you likely will not have time to go abroad.</p>
<p>In most cases though, you can work it into your schedule if it’s your top priority. This might impede upon seeking internships and career connections though, as your time at the university will be short. It’s up to how you and what you’re willing to give up to study abroad.</p>
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<p>I’m transferring to a UC this fall as a junior student as well, and I’m planning to go to Canada for my 4th year.</p>
<p>From what I’ve heard from my friend, selectivity depends on the program. Some programs will take anybody, while others have limited space and will review applications before choosing who gets to go.</p>
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<p>I’m currently a UCSB student transferring to UCLA in the fall and I’m going abroad to England this summer through EAP. From my experiences with EAP at UCSB, whether or not you’ll be able to go has a lot to do with your major, because it determines how many upper division classes you need to take, and whether you can take those abroad. For me as a bio major, it wasn’t possible to go abroad for a full year, which is why I’m just doing a summer. No matter the major, you’ll likely have to take summer school at some point to finish on time</p>
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<p>I would like to travel abroad if I can squeeze it in somehow! As hellanorcal said, I definitely need to take summer school next year to graduate on time, based on the course planning I’ve been doing now.</p>
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<p>I’m a CAL transfer student and I’m hoping to study at Cambridge next summer. The website is a little unclear about this program and transfer student requirements. I’m planning on finding some kind of adviser on campus who will be able to clarify a few things for me.</p>
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<p>Thanks for all the replies! I would really be interested in doing a semester/quarter abroad as opposed to a summer. I’m studying abroad this summer and I feel like it isn’t going to be enough time to have the experience I’m looking for. I’m a geography major and from the looks of it, I should be able to fit in a study abroad program during my senior year. </p>
<p>@lithobolia I will definitely have to check out AIFS as well, thanks!</p>
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