Although French is not required, some exposure to the language is useful. University Research Expeditions Program Worldwide research expeditions are offered in the summer through the University of California. Countries vary from year to year, but recent opportunities have been in Belize, Benin, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Ethiopia, Germany, India, Ireland, Mexico, Micronesia, Siberia, Turkey, and Uganda. Students may research projects in animal behavior in Pakistan and Kenya. Projects are also conducted in botany and ecology in Ecuador and Malawi.
Financial assistance is available.
The program accommodates both beginning and advanced students of Korea and East Asia. Many summer session students are from the Korean-American community, and for them the experience of Korea offers a chance to explore their roots, achieve harmony with Korean culture, and come to terms with their identity. ISS offers a unique and diversified opportunity to explore Korea, both in and out of the classroom. At UCI, non-EAP experiences abroad are considered part of the International Opportunities Program . Information regarding international opportunities does not constitute an endorsement by UCI or the Center for International Education.