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8 Videos that Perfectly Depict Studying Abroad in Thailand
April 18, 2018

Sometimes it can be difficult to picture yourself in another country. Sure, you know you want to study abroad, and you can imagine yourself doing it, but you can't imagine …


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Cooking in a Foreign Country
April 13, 2018

As much as I would love to say I dined at every eatery in the Bilbao-Getxo area, I cannot. My bank account and my waistline could not afford that expense. …


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16 Student Reflections on Teaching English in Alicante
April 9, 2018

Your study abroad experience is as beneficial as you make it. When you study abroad in Alicante, Spain you have the opportunity to work with two local schools to teach English …


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Meeting Mike Piazza in Reggio Emilia
April 6, 2018

Ever since I was a child, I have been wearing blue and orange Mets jerseys with Piazza spelled out on the back of them. Being from New York, baseball is …


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I Surf Goofy Foot
April 4, 2018

I surf goofy foot. That means I surf with my right foot in front. I discovered this in Jacó, Costa Rica, where I went for a surfing excursion with fellow …


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Pura Vida: A Tour of Puntarenas, Costa Rica
March 30, 2018

Hi there! So you’re thinking about studying in Puntarenas? Well, join me on a tour of the city and see why Costa Rica is a perfect place for you! For starters, …


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One Month Left Abroad
March 23, 2018

Counting down; only 35 days left in the amazing country of Spain in my study abroad location, San Sebastián. When they say time flies, they really mean it. You don’t really …


Cultural Immersion  / Student Stories
Bend it Like Maya – Joining the Soccer Team in India
March 21, 2018

On my first day upon arriving in Bangalore, I attended the USAC orientation where making friendships with other Christ students was heavily encouraged by the USAC director, Jacob. During the orientation …


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Integrating and Immersing in a Culture Different than Your Own
March 16, 2018

Going to a new place and having the opportunity to travel and study at the same time sounds like a dream, and that’s exactly what it felt like for me …


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Love Stories from Abroad Part 2
March 14, 2018

Love is in the air all year long, but every year on Valentine's Day we like to highlight some of our favorite love stories from abroad. This year, we received …