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4 Tips for Writing Scholarship Applications
Posted On September 21, 2021

If you're preparing to study abroad, we hope you're looking into your scholarship opportunities. Despite what some people might think, or say, there are a lot of scholarships available to …

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Program Spotlight: Prague, Czech Republic
August 31, 2021

Ahoj! Study abroad in Prague, Czech Republic is a mix of medieval and modern, traditional and innovative, historical and up-and-coming. USAC students will have the opportunity to experience many different …


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Managing Culture and Pandemic Shock During Study Abroad
August 17, 2021

Some of the most exciting (and potentially nerve-wracking) periods of study abroad are the first few weeks. No matter where you study abroad, you'll be greeted by new faces, smells, …


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Studying Abroad Programs in England: Explore Two of England’s Best Kept Secrets of 2022
August 10, 2021

Studying abroad in England is an excellent opportunity for anyone looking to experience its iconic culture and lifestyle. Although many students (and tourists) tend to immediately consider London for their study …


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Program Spotlight: Florianópolis, Brazil
July 27, 2021

Study abroad in Florianópolis (known by locals as Floripa) is nothing short of magical, so there's no better nickname for this USAC program location than "Ilha da Magia" - the …


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What I Know Now – Reflections From a Study Abroad Alumna and USAC Employee
July 9, 2021

Study abroad is a deeply personal experience and, if approached properly, can change the course of your life. The beauty of study abroad is that you really can't predict what …


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Five Post-Pandemic Upgrades to Your Spanish Study Abroad Experience
July 7, 2021

We all know the pandemic has been no walk in the park, and definitely not in any Spanish park. For anyone with the travel bug, Spain has been a coveted …


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Program Spotlight: Chengdu, China
June 29, 2021

Study abroad in China will open your eyes to a culture and way of life unlike anything you are used to in the United States, and Chengdu is ideal for …


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Packing Pride in Your Study Abroad Suitcase: Exploring Study Abroad through an LGBTQ+ Lens
June 24, 2021

Preparing to study abroad as an LGBTQ+ student requires some research and lots of self-reflection. From choosing an LGBTQ+-friendly study abroad location to coming out to your cohort (if you …


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An Open Letter About Wanting to Go Abroad as an LGBTQIA+ Student
June 15, 2021

Dear Future USAC Students, Wanting to go abroad is scary enough for some people but for the LGBTQIA+ community it adds another level of fear. Being an openly gay male in …

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