Returnees
Welcome back! We hope you had an amazing adventure!
Academic Credits from Abroad
Now that you have returned from your study abroad experience, you will need to find out about how your credits come in (depending on your program type), how they appear on your transcripts, and how to petition them for University, College, Major, or Minor requirements. Check with your college and departmental advisor for more information and the petitioning process.
Transformed by your Experience Abroad?
Continue the momentum with these resources
UCSD Career Services
Leverage your experience with resume updates, practice interviews, and exploring new career paths.
Language Courses
Continue studying the language of your host country with the Linguistics Language Program (LLP).
Fulbright for Tritons
Explore Fulbright, a program that provides grants to teach English, study, work or conduct research abroad.
Elevate Your Employability
Watch a video recording to learn from staff at Study Abroad and the Career Center on how Study Abroad can enhance your employability skills and support your career development goals!
More Ways to Stay Involved
With Study Abroad UC San Diego
- Become a STAR Ambassador!
STARs (STudy Abroad Returnees) work as peer ambassadors to encourage other students to study abroad:- speak at presentations, information sessions, classrooms, or student clubs/orgs
- create other methods of spreading the word about study abroad
- volunteer at events
- If you would like more information, email abroad@ucsd.edu
- or sign up here: https://forms.gle/cM7j718x5kLKdrke8
- Share your best pictures with us (with you in them) from your time abroad--we may feature them on our website, annual calendar, or other publications!
- Check your UCSD email for upcoming Returnee Events
- Assist with Pre-Departure Orientations and/or interviews; email your advisor if interested.
- Plan your future study/work abroad experiences with the help of the Study Abroad, UC San Diego staff
- Connect with us on Social Media:
With UC San Diego's International Community
- Join the International Club, a student-run organization that promotes social, educational, and intercultural friendship and awareness. Most activities FREE! Like iClub on Facebook!
- Participate in the Language Exchange Program
- UC San Diego English in Action Tutor Program-Help an international student, scholar, or spouse improve conversational English skills and become more familiar with the American culture. We provide training and also have a resource library.
- Meet others with international interests at the International Cafes, 12:00 pm - 1:15 pm every Friday. $5 for lunch, drink and dessert!
With the Peace Corps
- A Peace Corps recruiter is available to speak with you about your interest in the Peace Corps.
- Applications are available online at the Peace Corps website
With the International House
Other Activities
- Write articles on your experience abroad for The Guardian and/or College/department newsletters
- Call the Volunteer Connection (858-534-1414) for cross-cultural and across-the-border activities
- Do something meaningful during spring break or summer with Alternative Breaks
- Use the Career Services Center to research international job opportunities
- Participate in activities sponsored by the Cross Cultural Center
- Check your College’s website for intercultural and cross-cultural information, including clubs, committees, events and workshops
Resources for Re-Entry
Here are some great resources we have found to help you process your experience abroad and cope with re-entry:
Articles
- The Benefits of Study Abroad by Dwyer and Peters
- Coming Home by Citron and Mendelson
Books
- The Art of Coming Home by Craig Storti
- Maximizing Study Abroad – Strategies for Language and Culture Learning and Use
Movies
- L’Auberge Espagnole is a movie about a French student studying abroad for a year in Spain. The film shows us a range of his experiences — preparing to study abroad, the joys and challenges of adjusting to a new culture, and his conflicted feelings about returning home.
Websites
- Visit the "What's up with Culture" website
- Check out Transitions Abroad Magazine
Other
- Look for upcoming Study Abroad, UC San Diego events and info on our Facebook page