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Many students successfully study abroad multiple times during their academic career. </div> </div> </div> <div class="field__value"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--question-answer paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="field field--name-field-question field--type-string field--label-hidden">Do I have to speak a foreign language?</div> <div class="field field--name-field-answer field--type-text-long field--label-hidden">While many students study abroad to learn a new language or strengthen their language skills, you don鈥檛 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. </div> </div> </div> <div class="field__value"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--question-answer paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="field field--name-field-question field--type-string field--label-hidden">Is study abroad affordable?</div> <div class="field field--name-field-answer field--type-text-long field--label-hidden">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. </div> </div> </div> <div class="field__value"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--question-answer paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="field field--name-field-question field--type-string field--label-hidden">Will I graduate on time?</div> <div class="field field--name-field-answer field--type-text-long field--label-hidden">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. </div> </div> </div> <div class="field__value"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--question-answer paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="field field--name-field-question field--type-string field--label-hidden">When is the deadline to apply?</div> <div class="field field--name-field-answer field--type-text-long field--label-hidden"><p>Application deadlines vary by program, but can be as early as 9 to 12 months prior to the term of participation. 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