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The Adventures of a Yearlong Study Abroad in Bilbao, Spain

Posted On July 21, 2020

I had known for a very long time that I was going to study abroad and I knew for sure I wanted to do a yearlong study abroad and go …

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Positivity On the Horizon – 3 Months After COVID Ended My Study Abroad

June 30, 2020

Shelter in place has been a little hard on everyone. Not getting to see friends and family has made people feel isolated from one another. The new standard has become …

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Let’s Get Real – Studying Abroad as an Underrepresented Student

June 19, 2020

During International Education Week, USAC alumna, Aminah King alongside three of her USAC peers gave a presentation and panel discussion for students of color, first-generation students, and students with limited …

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Studying Abroad as an LGBTQ+ Male Student – Alumni Q&A

June 11, 2020

DeVanté Thomas-Pittman studied abroad in Lyon, France in Summer 2018. He is a French and German major from the University of North Carolina, Charlotte. DeVanté identifies as a Black-American gay …

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South Africa, India, and the Philippines: A Three Year Journey That Started With Studying Abroad

June 4, 2020

Studying abroad and each day that unpacks the experience will be unique to each student who chooses the endeavor. When reading about my experience throughout this article as well as …

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Coping with the COVID-19 Outbreak Through Cherished Memories Abroad

June 2, 2020

Sawadeeka USAC explorers! Currently, Minnesota is under quarantine due to the COVID-19 outbreak and it has been over five months since I have returned from my study abroad trip in …

Adventuring / Alumni Stories / Cultural Immersion

Finding My Home in Australia in 29 Short Days

April 28, 2020

From February 20th to March 18th, I was taken on a journey that can only be described as “God-Sent.” I moved across the world to Melbourne, Australia to find a home …

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Reverse Culture Shock in a World Turned Upside Down

April 14, 2020

Odds are if you’ve looked into studying abroad, or you’ve actually gotten there and found yourself in another country, you’ve heard of culture shock. Maybe you’ve even experienced it. But …

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How My Sibling Impacted My Study Abroad

April 10, 2020

A sibling is not only an inherent friend for life, but siblings can be role models, motivators, and a great resource for life lessons. When it comes to studying abroad …

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Silver Linings Despite a Change in Plans

April 3, 2020

Hello everyone! My name is Brendan and I was studying abroad with USAC in Haifa, Israel this semester. Today I am going to be writing to you about my overall …

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