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Academic Adviser Alumnus Black/African/African American Student Family Member/Parent Miembro de la familia/Padre 家庭成员/家长 First Gen Student Freshman Graduate Student Heritage Seeker International Student Legal Permanent Resident LGBTQIA+ Identifying Student Participant Senior STEM Major Student Parent Student with a Disability Transfer Student Undocumented Student Visiting or Exchange Student UC Berkeley Study Abroad Sticker Design Contest. Design a study abroad sticker and compete for a chance to have your work made into stickers that will be distributed to thousands of students and receive a $100 gift card. The competition is open to all UC Berkeley students, regardless if you have studied abroad or not. Learn contest details and complete your submission. Contest ends September 25! Search Search discover your world Welcome Berkeley Study Abroad 101 Top 5 Questions Asked By Students How soon can I study abroad? You can study abroad or complete a global internship as early as the summer after your freshman year, or if you are a transfer student, as early as your second semester. Many students successfully study abroad multiple times during their academic career. Do I have to speak a foreign language? While many students study abroad to learn a new language or strengthen their language skills, you don’t need to speak a foreign language to participate. Berkeley Study Abroad offers an array of programs instructed in English, even where English is not the language of the host country. Is study abroad affordable? Some programs are equivalent to, or even less than, the cost of attendance at UC Berkeley. You can apply your financial aid towards both summer and semester participation in study abroad, and many generous scholarships are available. Berkeley is #1 in Gilman Scholarship recipients and our Berkeley Study Abroad Scholarship is available to a broad range of students. Will I graduate on time? With advanced planning and coordination with your college and department(s) you can apply courses taken on study abroad to your major, minor, breadth, and general education requirements, allowing you to graduate on a four-year plan. When is the deadline to apply? Application deadlines vary by program, but can be as early as 9 to 12 months prior to the term of participation. Use the Explore tool to locate program specific deadlines and application instructions. Contact us find the right program for you! 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