Returning from Abroad Social
Your study abroad experience doesn’t have to end just because you’re back home! Join your fellow Bruins who have also studied abroad for refreshments, games, and to learn how to put your study abroad experience to work!
Representatives from the UCLA Career Center, Dashew Center, Peace Corps, Fulbright, and IEO will be on hand to share career advice and other opportunities for making the most of your global experience.
The next event will happen in October, 2025.
Study Abroad Photo & Video Contest
The Study Abroad Photo & Video Contest is an opportunity for UCLA students to share their experiences abroad in a creative, fun and artistic way.
The 2024 contest has now ended. The 2025 contest will open in August, 2025.
Global Bruins Graduation Celebration
Congratulations Class of 2024!
The Global Bruins Graduation event celebrates the end of the academic year and is our way of honoring our graduating and departing Global Bruins. It is open to all graduating study abroad returnees, international students and scholars and departing reciprocity students.
The UCLA Study Abroad office and UCLA Dashew Center wish all Global Bruins of the Class of 2024 the best on their new journey.
We look forward to celebrating with the “Class of 2025”.
Volunteer with IEO
Share your study abroad experience with other Bruins during our Study Abroad Week/Fair, which usually takes place in October each year.
Help guide other UCLA students as they explore study abroad options.
To volunteer, please send us an email at info@ieo.ucla.edu .
Career Center Events
The UCLA Career Center hosts numerous events designed to help you explore different career opportunities, develop your skills and navigate the job-search world. Discover your professional strengths and get personal help as you prepare for graduate school or employment.
Lessons from Abroad Conference
Lessons from Abroad is a one-day conference, held during the fall, for students who have recently returned home from a study abroad experience and are looking to:
- Meet other recent study abroad returnees
- Hear from dynamic and motivating speakers about their experiences abroad
- Learn how to talk about your global skills in a job interview
- Connect with professionals working in internationally-focused jobs.