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The Adventures of a Yearlong Study Abroad in Bilbao, Spain
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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Meet the Women Making a Difference in Study Abroad
March 8, 2020

An “Equal World is an Enabled World” is this year’s International Women’s Day theme. As individuals, we can actively choose to broaden perceptions, fight bias, challenge stereotypes, improve situations, and …


Finances  / Tips & Advice
8 Tips for Making Your Gilman Scholarship Essays Stronger
February 28, 2020

As part of your Gilman Scholarship application, you will write two essays. The first is a statement of purpose where you have the chance to explain why you need the …


Finances  / Tips & Advice
35 Scholarships for International Study and Other Funding
January 14, 2020

The most common question we get from students is "how much does it cost to study abroad?" and "Do you have scholarships for international study?" Money is a legitimate concern if …


Academics  / Finances
33 Tips for Applying for the Gilman Scholarship from Past Gilman Winners
September 26, 2019

Will you be applying for scholarships to study abroad? Whether you need financial support or not, scholarships make studying abroad a more enjoyable experience by easing some of the financial burdens. …


Academics  / Alumni Stories  / Finances
Studying Latin American Politics in Cuba as a Gilman Scholar
September 20, 2019

When Ryan Bourgoin chose a location to study abroad, popular study abroad options for American college students like Italy, France, and Great Britain were the farthest thing from his mind.  Instead, …


Alumni Stories  / Finances  / Student Stories
How Scholarships Help Students Study Abroad
September 19, 2019

Although the benefits of receiving a scholarship are obvious, many students don't apply for them because they're either not sure how or they don't believe they will qualify. We're here to …


Finances  / Tips & Advice
How I Covered My Expenses for Study Abroad
July 17, 2019

Everyone has this question, how do you pay for study abroad? Indeed, it is an important question to make if you are planning to study abroad. You can’t just get …


Finances  / Tips & Advice
Ballin’ on a Budget: Montevideo Edition
July 10, 2019

Money. Money. Money. The first thing that comes to our mind when we think of traveling and/or studying abroad. Often people decide AGAINST studying abroad and seeing the world for …


Finances
USAC Awards Scholarships in Honor of Exceptional Study Abroad Advocates
May 13, 2019

USAC recently honored the contributions of three outstanding study abroad advocates with USAC Posthumous Faculty Status and USAC Emeritus Faculty Status awards. These individuals have helped countless students throughout their …


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