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Arctic Circle Adventures
Posted On May 3, 2022

Ella Weigman is studying abroad in Växjö, Sweden for the Spring 2022 semester. During her study abroad, she’s also a USAC Digital Documenter.  The first official day I spent in the North …

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Adventuring  / Student Stories
Finding Magic in the U.K. on an Epic Harry Potter Weekend
March 29, 2022

Rachel is a student at the University of Idaho pursuing a degree in wildlife resources and a double minor in French and rangeland management/ecology. In 2021, she studied abroad in …


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Making The Most Of Quarantine Abroad Before Study Abroad in Seoul
March 10, 2022

Briyanna is a sophomore at Bowling Green State University majoring in Biology with a concentration of Pre-Physician Assistant studies and minor in Asian studies. She is currently abroad in Seoul, …


My Identity Abroad  / Student Stories
How International Studies Has Impacted Me As A Woman
March 8, 2022

Sarah is junior at Boise State University double-majoring in Spanish and psychology. She is currently spending a year studying in Montevideo, Uruguay. In honor of National Women's History Month and …


Alumni Stories  / Student Stories
13 Love Stories from Abroad
February 15, 2022

Valentine's Day is here again and it's the perfect time to look back at some of the great love stories that started during study abroad. Turns out when you embark …


Student Stories  / Tips & Advice
Overwhelmed and Alive on Arrival – The Journey to London, Spring 2022
February 3, 2022

Alex Rosone is a student at Lindenwood University currently studying abroad in London, England. In this blog, Alex writes about her experience traveling to and arriving in England. Thursday, January 20, …


Adventuring  / Student Stories
Overcoming Cultural Barriers During Travel – A Växjö Student Reflection
January 25, 2022

Lexus Thompson is a student at Boise State University. She is currently studying abroad in Växjö, Sweden with USAC. A giant black suitcase with paint stains on the top sat upside …


Cultural Immersion  / Student Stories
Making Lifelong Connections in Costa Rica — Living With A Host Family As A Non-Traditional Student
December 21, 2021

My name is Jessica Davis. I'm 43-years-old and I'm currently studying in Heredia, Costa Rica at Universidad Nacional of Costa Rica (UNA). My home university is Boise State University in …


Adventuring  / Student Stories  / Study Abroad During COVID-19
My Senior Study Abroad In Cork, Ireland – Student Q&A
December 14, 2021

Natalie is a senior studying business management and professional writing at Grand Canyon University (GCU). After her original study abroad dreams were delayed due to COVID-19, Natalie found herself studying …


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Experiencing a Different Hispanic Culture Than My Own
September 23, 2021

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 …

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