Alumni


Welcome Home! We hope that you had a memorable and amazing experience abroad. Chances are that you're wondering what to do with yourself now that you're back. We in the EAC are dedicated to continuing to provide services and resources that support your academic, professional, and personal development.

Returnee Support

Reverse culture shock is a very common reaction for students coming home from studying abroad. It can be described as that unsettling feeling students often experience as they are readjusting to their "old life." One student's reactions may differ from that of another but can include one or more of the following:

  • Restlessness
  • Boredom
  • Changes in life goals and priorities
  • Reverse homesickness
  • Negativity towards the US, including behavior, attitudes and customs
  • Frustration that you can't express your experience

We have anticipated these common reentry reactions and offer students the following support in order to address readjustment issues.

Be Prepared for Culture Shock

We offer these resources as places where you can find out more about the re-entry process.


Academic and Work Resources


Looking for ways to stay involved? Look no further!

Opportunities at the EAC:
  • Check-in with a QA staff advisor. We would like to hear about your experience abroad and welcome advice for future participants.
  • Buddy Program- become a friend to an EAP international student. Contact the EAC at the beginning of fall or spring quarters.
  • Be a Returnee Contact-Are you willing to have potential study abroad students contact you about your experience? Would you like to present in classes or table at events to let people know about the study abroad experience. Contact the EAC.
  • Become a EAC Student Assistant. You can work in the EAC in a paid position. Applications generally open each summer.
  • Welcome Week Events- during welcome week we offer an open house where you can connect with other returnees and international students. We also offer a returnee workshop.
  • Annual EAC Photo Contest - submit your favorite photo! The top 3 photos will be awarded UCD bookstore gift certificates. These photos may be used in future EAP/EAC publications.
  • UCD EAC Web Page - Check out the Cafe Abroad information, and find out about interesting International events on campus, like International Education Week in November.

Campus and Community Opportunities
  • The International House offers evening language conversation classes. If you'd like to continue practicing a language, this is an excellent opportunity to do so.

Other Campus Language Resources:
  • The Language Lab in the basement of Olson records news broadcasts from around the world. Check with them for broadcast times.
  • Shields Library carries a wide variety of international newspapers on the lower level.
  • Some departments have international magazines available for student reference.
  • Be a PAL: Be a conversion partner for international undergraduates new to the U.S. Residents at The Colleges at LaRue can earn one Community Credit and/or 1 UC unit by participating in the PAL program. To sign up contact Janet Lane.