You’ve made the decision, you’re jumping through the hoops needed to get there, and now it’s time to prepare for your time abroad. Is such a thing really even possible? Emotionally, no. Mentally, not really. Financially, sure—you can put in […]
I’ve been in San Sebastián, Spain, for the past couple of weeks teaching a class on mindfulness and how amazing it is for, well, it would seem pretty much everything. …
If you've been reading up on what to experience during your study abroad in Thailand, you've likely come across the famous light festival. When you study abroad with USAC in …
Neither Russ nor Melissa knew what they were about to embark on when packing their bags to study abroad in Costa Rica in the Fall of 2013. Of course, neither …
Travel… I had traveled a lot before my semester abroad, but I'd never lived in another country and called it ‘home’ for a duration of five months. Now, that did …
The most difficult part of studying abroad for a year is the transition between semesters. Saying goodbye to the friends you've made and welcoming strangers into a world you've come …
Where will you be this New Year's Eve? The once-a-year celebration has become an opportunity to attend some of the most elaborate and memorable festivities across the world. With so …
The decision to study abroad is an incredibly exciting one. Students have the chance to explore new places, learn about new cultures, and see the world. As amazing a decision …
When I arrived to Florianópolis, Brazil to spend a semester abroad, I knew only about three phrases in Portuguese. When I arrived in Santiago, Chile, to spend a second semester …
Just like any new culture, there are going to be some things that are very different in your study abroad host country than at home, so this is just a …