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.

• “What’s up with Culture” UOP Cross-Cultural training online (has returnee section)
• Global Scholar Re-entry section (certificate) - you need to create a login to participate.
• Suggested readings for re-entry/culture shock

Academic and Work Resources

• Returnee Course.  This 1-unit course is taught each Winter Quarter.  The information about the course is updated each fall.
• Returnee Workshops.  These include topics such as “How to Market your Study Abroad Experience” and “Going Abroad Again”.  A list of these workshops will be available in the fall
• UC Davis Global and International Studies Minor
  A minor designed to acknowledge study abroad classes and experiences.
• Study abroad again!  The EAC offers summer, quarter, semester, and year-long programs world-wide.  EAC also offers resources for Work, Internship, or Volunteer Abroad
• Job/Internship Opportunities UC Davis Internship and Career Center
• Work, Intern, or Volunteer Abroad 
  A comprehensive list of work, intern, and volunteer activities abroad.