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Staff Spotlight Hero - Victoria Lai.
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SAF Staff Spotlight: Victoria Lai

Victoria Lai is our Program Development Specialist based in Southern California, USA. Learn about the great work she does on many of our student-facing efforts.

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Life after study abroad

SAF Korea Ambassadors Share Career Lessons at Seoul Networking Event

SAF Korea hosted a networking event for recent and past Global Ambassadors to connect, share job-search insights, and strengthen their communication skills.

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How SAF Career Readiness in Milan Helps Students Prepare for International Workplaces

For students in Asia interested in working abroad, SAF's Career Readiness Study Tour in Milan offers concrete outputs and real-world experiences!

SAF Japan 2025 Photo Contest Winners
Student voices

"Unforgettable Moments" Encountered Around the World: Winners of the 2026 SAF Japan Photo Contest

SAF Japan recently held their annual photo contest to highlight moments captured by students during their study abroad journeys. Here are the winners.

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Alumni Interview - Rui Ueno
Alumni spotlight

Interview with SAF Japan Alum: Rui Ueno

Interview with SAF Alumna Rui Ueno, who studied for 1 year at the University of Montana in the United States through an SAF program during her third year.

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Alumni spotlight

A Tobitate Scholar’s Study Abroad Story: Miono Kimura with SAF Japan

Discover Miono Kiruma's experience securing the Tobiate scholarship with SAF; and researching, volunteering, and studying abroad in New Zealand.

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SAF Korea Kijung Park on UC Berkeley campus
Alumni spotlight

SAF Alumni Kijung Park’s Journey from UC Berkeley to Silicon Valley

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Press releases

When the Unexpected Happens: How SAF Responded to the 2025 California Wildfires

In January 2025, a wildfire swept through parts of Los Angeles. SAF had students in the area during the time. Learn how our team responded and kept them safe.

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Alumni spotlight

How an SAF China Student Built Confidence at UC Berkeley

Read about how Xu Shengbo, an SAF China student from UESTC, found his confidence and voice during his 3 weeks at UC Berkeley during a summer program.

Apply For Your Passport Today

Getting your passport and visa are crucial steps for studying abroad. Applying for both can take several months - especially with COVID-19 realities around the world! Make sure you plan ahead.

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