30 Photos from Around the World

What do you do when you’re a study abroad office and you’re looking for the best photos from around the world? You turn to your students who are out experiencing the world and all its beauty.

USAC students from our 50+ programs have submitted their favorite photos from their time abroad that are unique, show the impact study abroad can have on an individual or a community, or just epitomize life abroad. The result was amazing! It was hard to pick, but here are 30 of our favorites.

 

The Fish Hut

“Studying abroad is all about the little moments. It is about the daily conversations with the little old fruit lady selling apples on the street corner. It is about those funny, awkward laughs shared when you have no idea what your host mom just told you in rapid Spanish. It is about the smell of fresh summer roses on your walk to school.

This photo is of a colorful fish hut on the Chilean coast. I love this photo because it shows a real picture of life abroad. A happy local, a fresh market, and a curious USAC student ready to explore a new culture. While my study abroad experience has included memories such as visiting world-class cities and monuments, I find that the smallest moments, such as this afternoon walk by the fish stand, are the most special.”

Parmegiano Reggiano Factory Tour

“One of the claims to fame Reggio Emilia has was that it had the original factory for Parmesan cheese (Parmegiano Reggiano). Our program took us to the this factory and has us meet and interact with the whole cheese process. This photo is of a worker putting the cheese away to age it for 3 years before sale.”

Wat Phra That Doi Suthep Monk Blessing

“A classmate, Cally Schmitt, received a blessing from a monk at Wat Phra That. He tied a simple cotton string around her wrist and sprinkled water on her head.”

Sailing Chengdu

“My friend Whitney gazing out at the gorge above as we sail across Longqing Gorge during a week-long vacation.”

Christmas Markets in Germany

Captivated in London

“A young girl is enamored by a street musician.”

Hike in Tromsø, Norway

“Went hiking with a few friends in beautiful Tromsø, Norway in Winter 2017.”

Nagarash

“Nagarash, an official employee at the paper recycling plant at Christ University in Bangalore, India, draws designs on a piece of paper using a comb.”

Voluntarism and Community Engagement (VCE) Program

“Children who love to pose at a local primary school in Stellenbosch, where others and I participate in The Volunteering Community Engagement Program.”

Duomo Di Amalfi

“Taken during the Southern Italy Field Study, USAC Viterbo students enter the Duomo di Amalfi, Italy.”

Volcano – Pucon, Chile

“Enjoying the epic view of the Villarica Volcano in Pucon, Chile with fellow USAC students.”

City Center – Torino

“Blissful day exploring the city I was fortunate enough to call home for 4 months. Torino’s city center is constantly filled with something new and entertaining.”

Stina Blessed

“Stina Yovick, a student studying at Christ University, is blessed at a Hindu temple in Bangalore, India.”

ESL Class Student, Halloween

“My ESL students during Halloween.”

Laughs and Lanterns

“The annual paper lantern festival in Chiang Mai was the visual highlight of the entire Study Abroad Program. Miranda and Rachel are nothing but smiles as they launch their first lantern into the city.”

Parade of Viterbo

“From the end of the parade of Viterbo in Fiore.”

Ethnic Day, Christ University

“Engaging with a band in celebration of Christ University’s Ethnic Day in Bangalore, India, during our Fall 2015 semester abroad.”

Italian Cuisine Course

“Food is one of the most important parts of Italian culture and this class helped us to really understand the beauty and incredible flavors of it, as well as having a better understand about how food varies from region to region. Monday cooking class was something we all looked forward to.”

Sunset on Hafelekarspitze

“With views like that, you just Dolomite fall in love with Austria.” 

Bamboo Rafting

“Myself as I bamboo raft down the Yangtze River outside Guilin surrounded by karst mountains and beautiful scenery!​”

Rugby Match

A Different Way of Life, Chefchauen

“In this photo, I was traveling around Morocco with five of my good friends. We flew into Tangier and took a bus around the country to see the Blue City, aka Chefchaoen, during our spring semester abroad in Madrid, Spain.”

Windmill

“A rest stop in Öland gave me a chance to see some old farm equipment which compliment the surrounding area.”

Bangalore

“Jacob John, resident director of USAC Bangalore’s study abroad program, takes a photo of his Fall 2016 semester class during a field trip to Hampi, India.”

Water Buffalo

“Me getting familiar with incredibly docile and beautiful water buffalo in Yangshuo, China during a break from study. My friends and I rented scooters and rode out into the countryside to see how rural Chinese live, met a lot of great people, saw some beautiful places, and had a solid day. “

The Dying City, Bagnoregio

“Here is a photo of the city of Bagnoregio also known as “the dying city” because each year the city sinks due to erosion. Bagnoregio was founded by the Etruscans more than 2,500 years ago. The city was placed on the 100 most endangered sites due to rising levels of tourism as well as erosion. This photo captures history as well as the marvelous scenery that surrounds the city.”

Hamster Balls, Prague

“Hamster Balls – We always knew we could walk on water.”

Vitthala Temple

“Hasti Voussoughi, a student in the USAC Fall 2016 program, enjoys the ancient architecture at Vitthala Temple in Hampi, India.”

Stonehenge

“No trip to England is complete without a visit to Stonehenge. This place, dare I say it, rocks. I am pictured here (middle) along with two of my fellow USAC program members, Marissa Isaacs (left) and Lyra Saldi (right).”

Gavarnie