UC San Diego Opportunities Abroad Program
[UC Education Abroad Program] [UC Global Seminars Program]
OFFICE: Programs Abroad Office in the International
Center (corner of Gilman Drive and Library Walk)
(858) 534-1123
http://programsabroad.ucsd.edu
Sharon Rose, Linguistics, Faculty Director
Paula Levin, Education Studies, Associate Faculty Director
Lynn Anderson, Dean of International Education
Kimberly Burton, Director of Programs Abroad
Jim Galvin, OAP Director
Tonia Pizer, OAP Advisor
Maribeth Erlich, OAP Advisor
Rachel Rigoli, OAP Advisor
Kathleen McLaren-Hawking, OAP Advisor
Derek Kolb, OAP Advisor
Kelly O’Sullivan, Academic Integration Officer
Christine Trinidad, Office Manager
Students interested in going abroad should investigate possibilities through the Opportunities Abroad Program, which can assist with placement in a wide range of academic programs outside the UC system. These programs include study for an academic year, semester, quarter, or summer. They may be sponsored by other U.S. universities or include direct enrollment in foreign institutions. Academic credit may also be earned on a number of overseas internship programs that combine work experience and courses.
Students going abroad through the Opportunities Abroad Program earn transfer credit from the sponsoring institution. Courses taken abroad may satisfy general-education, major, or minor requirements, depending on department or college approval. Federal and state financial aid for approved plans of study abroad is available. Special study abroad scholarships are also available.
In addition to these academic programs, the Programs Abroad Office can assist students in selecting a wide range of volunteer, paid work, and educational travel programs.
Related Programs
For other study abroad opportunities, see UC “Education Abroad Program (EAP)” and “UC San Diego Global Seminars (GS).”