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Returnees & Alumni

Your Voice Is Needed

We want to know about your EAP experience and what you’re doing today. Share your story with future EAP participants and make an impact that will last a lifetime.

Since the program began in 1962, 60,000+ alumni have participated in EAP and come away with diverse and colorful experiences. In addition, many EAP alumni are making significant contributions in the international arena. Some of our famous alumni include:

  • Ambassador Barbara Bodine: U.S. Ambassador to The Republic of Yemen (1997–2001); Dean of Professional Studies at the Department of State’s Foreign Service Institute; recipient of UC Santa Barbara’s Distinguished Alumni award (1991)
  • David Bustamante: Public Affairs Officer, Department of Foreign Service
  • Marco Antonio Firebaugh: California State Assembly (deceased March 21, 2006)
  • Governor Jennifer Granholm (2003-present): Significant participant in the Obama Administration transition team, Michigan’s Attorney General (1999-2002)
  • Ambassador Marc Grossman: Vice Chairman of The Cohen Group (2005-present); Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs (2001-2005); Assistant Secretary of State for European Affairs (1997-2000); U.S. Ambassador to Turkey (1994-1997)
  • Dr. Kathryn D. Sullivan: NASA Astronaut; Aviation Week & Space Technology Aerospace Legend Award (2005); Astronaut Hall of Fame (2004); Public Service Award, National Science Board (2003); four Presidential nominations under different administrations (1985, 1992, 2000, 2004)

Find out what your fellow alumni are up to and share your news and events by contacting your Campus EAP Office. Visit these websites to learn more.

Supporting Tomorrow’s Leaders Today

At a time in history when there's much misunderstanding, it is critical that even more students go abroad, have the experiences, and make the connections that will last their lives. Tomorrow’s leaders will need even broader, more founded, international views. Support a student abroad. Your contribution can make a difference.

Support EAP Scholarships

Lack of sufficient financial resources is one of the primary roadblocks for study abroad.

YOU CAN MAKE STUDY ABROAD A REALITY WITH A GIFT TO SUPPORT EAP SCHOLARSHIPS!

To find out how you can provide scholarship support, contact EAP's Director's Office at
(805) 893-4705.

As a student of history and culture, this experience was truly unparalleled. I was truly blessed to be able to experience this year abroad, and would like to thank you from the bottom of my heart for providing the financial assistance to make my dream become a reality.

--2005/06 EAP Recipient of a Duttenhaver Scholarship
for Study at Kyoto, Japan

My experience in France has changed the way I view societies, politics, education, and cultures. I could write a novel about my experiences, but I have to end this report emphasizing the importance of the Education Abroad Program for all the students. The Education Abroad Program in Lyon was a true challenge and an eye opener experience for me. I am truly grateful to the Education Abroad Program and to the Dan Wise Memorial Scholarship for giving me the opportunity to expand my horizons, discover an amazing culture, and to learn the true meaning of independence.

--2005/06 EAP Recipient of a Dan Wise Memorial Scholarship
for Study at Lyon, France