As a person of color, specifically a Black woman, its very disheartening to go abroad and see the lack of diversity among your fellow international students. People of color should …
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My Identity Abroad
There were so many things I was worried about before studying abroad. Most of them were normal jitters that I’m sure almost every student studying abroad could relate to -- …
Embracing The Unknown: Taking The Leap Into Study Abroad As An Underrepresented Student
December 2, 2020
The decision to study abroad comes with a lot of questions: Where will I go? Will I receive enough credits to stay on track for my degree? Can I afford …
After being abroad for several weeks, I noticed myself developing a routine of coming straight to my room once I was done sitting through multiple hours of classes. However, I …
Studying abroad isn’t necessarily seen as something we do in my culture, but still, many students can probably relate to some of the questions and objections my parents had when …
America is a made up of a lot of ethnicities, the second largest of which is Hispanic and Latino Americans. That’s why in 1988, the government made National Hispanic Heritage …
I identify as part of the LGBTQ+ community and studied abroad in Viterbo, Italy. Safety can be a concern in the U.S. and that doesn't change when you go abroad. …
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 …
To the USAC Community: We are deeply disturbed by the acts of racial injustice and indignity that have plagued the country. The death of Mr. Floyd and too many others has …
There’s no denying that 2020 has been off to a rough start for people all over the world, and USAC students have been no exception. If you’re in the middle …
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