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The Dos and Don’ts of Being an LGBTQ+ Ally During Study Abroad
Posted On June 10, 2021

Studying abroad is an important and impactful chapter in a person's life. It's a time in which one can get away from their normal everyday lives, branch out from their circle of …

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Cultural Immersion  / My Identity Abroad  / Tips & Advice
5 Tips for Finding LGBTQ+ Friendly Study Abroad Locations
June 8, 2021

The first and possibly one of the most difficult steps in studying abroad is determining where you’ll go. You want a destination that will provide you with an enriching cultural …


My Identity Abroad  / Tips & Advice
Tips For Studying Abroad As An LGBTQ+ Student
June 3, 2021

As an LGBTQ+ student, finding a study abroad program that fits your needs can feel overwhelming, but the planning doesn't stop once you've applied for your perfect program. No matter …


Alumni Stories  / My Identity Abroad  / Student Stories  / Tips & Advice
Studying Abroad as an LGBTQ+ Male Student – Alumni Q&A
June 1, 2021

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 …


My Identity Abroad  / Study Abroad During COVID-19  / Tips & Advice
Tips For Managing Your Mental Health Abroad During COVID-19
March 19, 2021

It’s no secret that the pandemic has had an impact on all of us and has made the past year one to remember. Fortunately, many students were able to make international education …


Alumni Stories  / Cultural Immersion  / My Identity Abroad  / Student Stories  / Tips & Advice
Black & Abroad: My Experience in Chengdu, China
February 17, 2021

Hello explorers! If this is our first time meeting, I’m Cy-Anne and I just got back from studying abroad in China during summer 2018. I shared my adventures, wisdom I gained, …


My Identity Abroad  / Tips & Advice
People of Color Should Study Abroad – A Student’s Perspective
February 9, 2021

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 …


Alumni Stories  / My Identity Abroad  / Student Stories
Being Black in Spain
February 4, 2021

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 -- …


Alumni Stories  / My Identity Abroad  / Tips & Advice
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 …


Alumni Stories  / My Identity Abroad  / Tips & Advice
16 Quick Tips for Preparing to Study Abroad
September 17, 2020

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. …

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