CSULB Study Abroad

🌟 Don't miss out on these scholarship opportunities! 🌟

This week is your chance to apply for the ASI Study Abroad Scholarship and the Career Development Center Study Abroad Scholarship. Take the first step towards funding your study abroad experience and expanding your horizons. Don't wait, the deadlines are approaching fast! Visit our website or contact us for more information on how to apply. Good luck! 🎓💰

Drop-in hours for this week's virtual CSULB study abroad events are as follows:

Monday: 1pm-3pm
Tuesday: 11am-1pm
Wednesday: 2pm-4pm
Thursday: 1pm-3pm
Friday: 10am-12pm

The Zoom link to join these virtual drop-in hours is available in our bio. Simply click the link in our bio to connect with us online and learn more about our study abroad programs. See you there! 🌍✈️

🎥✈️ Dive into this week's vlog to learn "Why is Study Abroad Important?" 🌍 Gain valuable insights on the impact of studying abroad and how it can shape your academic and personal growth. Discover the transformative power of global education and start envisioning your own study abroad journey. Tune in now and let the exploration begin!

Empowering female students in study abroad! 👩🌍✨ Today, on International Women's Day, we celebrate the fearless female adventurers who have embarked on CSULB Study Abroad programs. From breaking barriers to embracing cultural diversity, these incredible women are paving the way for future generations of global leaders. Join us as we honor their achievements and advocate for gender equality worldwide. 💪🎉 https://tinyurl.com/4yp4un8m

Join us this week for Quick Question Hours and the 'Ask Me About...' Series workshops, where you can chat with our SAGA Ambassadors and discover more about diverse regions around the world. Get your queries answered and find inspiration for your study abroad adventure!

💭 Ask Me About...
▪️ Asia Region - Monday @ 3:00PM
▪️ Europe Region - Tuesday @ 11:00AM
▪️ UK & Ireland Region - Wednesday @ 10:00AM
▪️ Semester Faculty-Led Programs - Thursday @ 4:00PM

A friendly reminder to submit your Gilman Scholarship application before the deadline this week, March 7, 2024. The ASI-Study Abroad Scholarship is due soon too! Let's make your study abroad dreams a reality!

Hello all CSULB students! We’re excited to put the spotlight on one of our Global Ambassadors: Letizia Maukar 🌟 She is a CSULB student who previously studied at Dankook University in South Korea for the Summer program.

She wanted to share a photo and caption it: “This is a photo of some of my new friends I met abroad, on one of our last days before finishing up the semester.”

Thank you for sharing with us, Letizia! 🌎💙🇰🇷

Explore the world of Faculty-Led Program (FLP) Study Abroad programs on Study Abroad Day! 🌍✈️ Don’t miss out on our new digital magazine featuring staff and faculty reflections of their own life-changing experiences abroad. Read all about it and get inspired to make your own memories!

Ready to broaden your horizons? Come speak to Study Abroad at the Student Success Center on the Speakers Platform and start your journey to new adventures and experiences abroad! 🌍

Happy Study Abroad Day! 🌍✈️ It’s February 26 in other parts of the world already. Don’t forget to tag us in your stories and posts today as you celebrate your international adventures. We love seeing where our CSULB students have explored around the globe!

Taylor in Japan shared the following:
I think one of my favorite things from studying abroad is being able to meet so many people from around the world. Of course getting to travel and experience new culture is super fun, but it’s more fun to experience it with the people you meet there.
I’m glad I got to go to Japan to study abroad. Japan feels very safe and is easy to get around, so I’ve been able travel around to many different places within my first semester here. One of these places was Hokkaido, where I got to see the annual snow festival they have.
I’m really happy about my decision to study abroad. This experience has given me the opportunity to become more independent and engage with many new cultures. 🌸 Keep following to see more posts from our students and study abroad alumni

Exciting day as CSULB students had the honor of meeting the Mayor of Long Beach to discuss their recent travels to Qingdao and Shanghai for the and association student exchange to China. So proud of our students for representing our university abroad! 🇨🇳🌟

Expand your horizons and discover the world through study abroad! Join us for Study Abroad Day and learn about the exciting opportunities that await you. Travel, learn, and grow with us. Don’t miss out on this life-changing experience! We will be tabling from 10am-1pm, weather permitting. Don’t forget to tag your photos and share your study abroad experience with us. 🌍📚✈️

Hello quarantine travelers!
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Mateo is double majoring in business and international studies & minoring in French! Right now he is studying in Paris at the University of Sorbonne. 🇫🇷

Peer advisor Diana Borbón studied abroad in Germany last spring to fulfill her International Studies major requirements
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“Studying abroad was something I always kept in mind when attending college. I believe the most impactful experiences for me was establishing close relationships with my German friends and my German Host family. Because of them I felt comfortable & gained more knowledge. They made my study abroad worth wild and let me in on exclusive activities and events that I would have never known otherwise. For example the German Opera in Berlin or the traditional “Osterfeuer”! With that being said I recommend you study abroad too!” 🧳 🇩🇪 ✈️

🇮🇹 Chiara is an exchange student from in Venice ✨ In this post she shares with us her experience studying abroad at CSULB and the how COVID-19 has affected her experience.
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“Hi everyone! I’m Chiara Grandin, a 22-year-old Exchange Student from Venice, Italy. Even though my semester in the US was interrupted after only two months, CSULB gave me much more than I could ever imagine. Students come here from all over the world to study, but you know from day one that you'll go home with much more than academic knowledge. I feel extremely grateful to have met some incredible people along the way: from all my dorm-mates at IHouse to classmates, professors, and the incredible staff from the Study Abroad Office. Besides the academic advantages of the experience, I also changed as a person: I have been confined in the most beautiful pink bubble for two months without even noticing that I was stretching all my boundaries up until the end of my comfort zone. I traveled with my friends and a camera, I hiked up to the Hollywood sign even though I am afraid of heights, I saw the most beautiful sunsets of my life and I laughed as never before. I created memories that I will cherish for a lifetime; it has been a fantastic whirlwind and I loved every second of it. When I found out that I had to go back to Italy while I was living the time of my life, I was crushed: in a month, the virus took away my experience and, even worse, my grandpa. This included following online classes during the night because of the nine-hour time difference. Suddenly my dream turned into a nightmare. What kept me going was the knowledge that nothing could ever take away from me all the memories I've made and all the bonds I've created, which go beyond geographical border and time zone. I could never say thank you enough for the craziest, funniest, adventure of my life. This was not just a semester of my life—a lifetime happened during my semester. In fact, if I close my eyes, I'm still on top of the Hollywood hike trail, forgetting my fear of heights while just pretending to be the queen of the world.
California, I owe you big time. And GO BEACH, from Italy with love!” @ Long Beach, California

Hello quarantined travelers! It’s been a while but study abroad student take over is back ✨ for the next few days, Isaac will be sharing his experience studying abroad in 🇹🇼Taiwan amidst covid-19 on our story, stay tuned!
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Isaac is a second year Film Major, currently studying abroad on an exchange program at Ming Chuan University.

✨Happy Monday ✨
🇪🇸 For your Monday blues, here is Owen and his study abroad tips:
“study hard during the week, go out and explore during the weekend. In Europe, plane tickets to other countries are very cheap, so take advantage of it! Lastly, be sure to talk to your classmates, not just the people from your home school. Many students from other countries offer perspectives you might not experience otherwise.”
Owen is an International Business major and he studied abroad in Fall 2019!
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TAPIF application deadline have been extended to February 28th!
🏷Tag a friend who is French major or studies French 🇫🇷
For more information
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Eligibility:
✅U.S. citizen or permanent residents
✅20-35 years old on the start day of the program
✅At least 3 years of higher education
✅Had majority of elementary, secondary, and university studies in the U.S.
✅Intermediate level of proficiency in French

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**This is a non-CSULB program. This information is provided as a service and does not reflect endorsement by California State University, Long Beach.

Have you been to Hokkaido? 🤨 It’s covered in snow right now!
Junior Jocelyn Sanchez, currently studying abroad through , took a weekend trip to Hokkaido. Hokkaido is one of the places she wanted to visit the most! Check out her Hokkaido story highlight ❄️🌨
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Jocelyn is an Economics and International Studies double major. She hosted a story takeover on our instagram in October, check it out on our story highlight!

Catch us at this Wednesday and Thursday to learn more about how you can make the most out of your college career by studying abroad! ✈️
See you in 2 days 😎

🇳🇵This is Cecilia Arzaga🇳🇵
She’s a 5th year International Studies Major with a focus on Culture and Identity in South Asia. She spent Fall 2019 in ✨Kathmandu, Nepal✨ to study the Tibetan language and cultural anthropology.
“My favorite study abroad memories include playing dress-up with the local Tibetan-speaking shopkeepers after ‘showing off’ my newly acquired conversation skills, receiving an impromptu invite to a ‘Tihar’ party where I learned traditional Nepali dance (Tihar is a Hindu festival honoring Laxmi, the goddess of wealth and luck) and circumambulating - or ‘doing kora’ around - the Boudhanath Stupa, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and sacred Buddhist temple, each morning before class”.

🇰🇷 We’re starting the first day of classes with Joseluis’ words of wisdom: “there is so much to explore in any country so definitely schedule your classes smart and finish homework early! Also, look into other places to visit while you’re abroad. I had the chance to visit South Korea’s Jeju Island and got to squeeze a visit to Japan!”
Joseluis studied this past Fall at and is an Industrial Design major.

📣💸CALLING FRESHMEN AND SOPHOMORES!! Want to study abroad in Cape Town this summer? Need money to fund for your Summer 2020 program? Look no further! Come to our Frederick Douglass Fellowship Info Session on January 29th to learn more about how you can do both!
Eligibility:
-be a current undergraduate freshmen or sophomore attending a Minority Serving Institution (CSULB is one)
-Be Federal Pell Grant eligible
-Have a minimum GPA 3.00
Reside in the U.S. with student status or be a U.S. citizen, U.S. national or permanent resident
-submit a complete application no later than February 14, 2020

🇹🇭 Jason Mai is currently studying abroad in Thailand with Professor Rick Opland! He will be taking over our story for the next several days ✨
Jason chose this program not only because it applies to his major, but also because of its community service aspect. “We are not just attending school, but visiting a village that is in need of help due to the kids being stateless. While enjoying the life, culture, and food of Thailand, the ultimate goal is to make a change in their lives and to break the cycle of poverty”
Jason is a 4th year Business Admin HR major. Professor Opland teaches MGMT 300 as a short term program regularly, check out the program Instagram page for more information: !

🇯🇵 “My favorite memory of my study abroad experience in Japan is meeting new friends, whether they were from Japan or across the globe. The memories, bonding time, and adventures we had in the past 6 months are unforgettable.” -Bill Bui, 5th year Comupter Science major & Japanese minor.
Bill studied abroad in Japan in Fall 2019
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UPDATED DEADLINE: March 9

✨Happy New Year from our office 🎆
Time to get started on that New Year travel resolution of yours and apply to study abroad ✈️ Applications for Summer 2020, Fall 2020, and Academic Year 20-21 (excluding IP Programs) are due March 9!
We are open over Winter break! Email, call, or stop by our office if you have any questions completing your application.

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 “Do you pour milk in before tea or tea before milk? I did not know there was such a big debate over this matter until I sat down for some afternoon high tea! The tea, pastries, and sandwiches were scrumptious and a real delicacy. It was a phenomenal way to spend my last day in England before making my way back home!” -Senior Joann Vuong studied abroad in England in Summer 2019, taking PSY 351: Social Psychology.
Joann is a Psychology Major with a minor in Communication Studies.
This photo was recently featured in our annual photo gallery exhibit.

🇹🇼Junior Abel (middle) Rojas is currently studying abroad in Taiwan at Ming Chuan University ( ) for the academic year of 2019-2020 ✨
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“When I arrived in Taiwan, I was unaware of the impact it would have on personal and academic growth. I’ve met a diverse group of people who I normally would have been too shy to speak to back home. The opportunity to meet people from places like Korea, Japan, Malaysia, France, The Netherlands, and many more in addition to becoming friends with Taiwanese people have made me realized how little I knew about the world before. Studying abroad humbles and inspires me and is easily one of the best experiences in my life. I’m incredibly grateful, and look forward to what else Taiwan has to offer”

Abel is a Psychology Major with a minor in Chinese