UC Merced Study Abroad

🇦🇺✨ Fun Fact Friday: Australia Edition! Did you know Australia is home to over 10,000 beaches? 🏖️🌊 That means you could visit a brand-new beach every day for more than 27 years! ☀️🏄‍♀️

From world-famous surf spots to stunning coastlines, Australia is the perfect destination for adventure and exploration. 🌏✈️ Ready to discover Australia for yourself? Scan the QR code to learn more about studying abroad! 🎓✨

Don't let your passport be an obstacle & South Korea 🇰🇷 insights -

Don't let your passport be an obstacle & UCM South Korea 🇰🇷 returnee shares her insights Are you travel-ready? Is applying for your passport the biggest hurdle for your global journey? Visit the Passport Palooza, Thu, Sep 24, 8:30AM-3:30PM

Don't let your passport be an obstacle & UCM South Korea 🇰🇷 returnee shares her insights | Are you travel-ready? Is applying for your passport the biggest hurdle for your global journey? Visit the Passport Palooza, Thu, Sep 24, 8:30AM-3:30PM - https://mailchi.mp/ucmerced/newsletter_2026-09-21

✈️ Your next adventure starts here!

Dreaming of studying abroad? Come explore global opportunities at the UC Merced Study Abroad Fair!

📅 Wednesday, October 21
⏰ 10:00 AM–2:00 PM
📍 California Room

Connect with us to discover study abroad programs, destinations, scholarships, and resources to help make your international experience a reality. ✨

Explore the world. Expand your perspective. Find your program.

See you there, Bobcats! 🐾🌎

🇧🇧✨ Fun Fact Friday: Barbados Edition! Did you know Barbados is famously known as “The Land of the Flying Fish”? 🐟🌊 These incredible fish can glide hundreds of feet through the air using their large, wing-like fins! ✈️✨

Ready to discover more about Barbados? 🌴🌏 Scan the QR code to learn more about studying abroad! 📚✈️

September = Passport Awareness Month -

September = Passport Awareness Month Are you travel-ready? 🛂 Get your headshot 📸 this week and continue your global journey. 🥾

⏰ 17 days to Gilman Scholarship deadline | Attend a session today or tomorrow - https://mailchi.mp/ucmerced/gilman-2026-09-14

📸✨ PASSPORT PALOOZA: PHOTO DAY! ✨📸

Need a passport photo? We’ve got you covered! 🌎✈️

Stop by Kolligian Library 101 on Thursday, September 17, from 10:00 AM–3:00 PM to get your passport photo taken, and receive 2 FREE printed copies! 🎉

📅 Application Day: September 24
📝 Applications will be processed on a first-come, first-served basis.

Get photo-ready and one step closer to your next adventure! 🛂🌍

Apply to be a Gilman Scholar 👨🏽‍🎓 or to study in Japan 🇯🇵 -

Apply to be a Gilman Scholar 👨🏽‍🎓 or to study in Japan 🇯🇵 Join one of several scholarship sessions over the next week like the UCEAP Global Scholarships or the Gilman Scholarship Program, check out more events, apply for a passport, and more.