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Study abroad resources for parents and families
Attention to Parents and Families of UCSD Students Planning to Study Abroad!
Please join us for annual webinars with Study Abroad UC San Diego staff. Future webinars will be announced on this page.
Webinars will be recorded and posted on this page after the scheduled date. ***An email invitation will be mailed to your student with webinar instructions and you can also check back here in the coming weeks for more details about signing up for these webinars.***
2017 Parent/Family Orientation Webinar and Presentation:
- Health, Safety and Culture Abroad presentation(PDF)
- Health, Safety and Culture Abroad full webinar (58 minutes)
General Health & Safety Resources
UCEAP Recorded Webinar and Presentations
- UCEAP Family Orientation
- General Presentation by UC San Diego (PDF)
- Health, Safety and Emergency Presentation by UCEAP (PDF)
Global Seminars Recorded Webinars
UC San Diego resources:
Compare programs:
UC Education Abroad Program (UCEAP)
University of California’s system-wide study abroad program that provides academic opportunities for UC students at over 150 institutions in over 40 countries.
- UC Education Abroad Program (UCEAP) website
- UC Education Abroad Program Parents and Family website
- Is the Education Abroad Program Right for my Daughter/Son? (PDF)
- Country-specific pre-departure information (visas, budgets, calendars, insurance)
UC San Diego Global Seminars
A UCSD-based 5 week summer abroad program taught by UCSD faculty during Summer Session I or II.
Opportunities Abroad Program (OAP)
Study, work, volunteer, and intern anywhere through non-UC based program providers and institutions.
- Opportunities Abroad Program (OAP) information
- API Parent Study Abroad Information
- CEA Parent's Guide (PDF)
- CEA Parent Tips
- CIEE: Information for Parents
Learn more about the differences between the different programs: Comparison Chart (PDF)
Other resources
- U.S. State Department: International Travel
- Skype (free internet calls)
- The Center for Global Education: Advice for Parents
- The Center for Global Education: Reverse Culture Shock
- Advice for Parents: Frequently Asked Questions by William Hoffa
- What Parents Need to Know Before, During, and After Education Abroad by Janet Hulstrand, NAFSA Association of International Educators
- Confidentiality of student records (FERPA)
Study Abroad at UC San Diego
Contact Us
Study Abroad UC San Diego
409 UCtr, Suite 120
(on Matthews Quad)
Find Us On Campus
P: (858) 534-1123
F: (858) 822-5726
E: abroad@ucsd.edu
Mailing Address:
9500 Gilman Drive, M/C 0095
La Jolla, CA 92093-0095
Hours:
9 am - 4 pm
Monday - Friday
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