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Program Spotlight: Pau, France
Posted On December 2, 2021

Life in Pau If you're dreaming of quintessential French life where you can immerse in the culture and study the French language away from tourist traps and bustling big cities, Pau …

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Academics  / Tips & Advice
7 Questions to Find Your Perfect Study Abroad Program
November 30, 2021

You've decided you want to study abroad — Congrats! Maybe you already know what region you want to go to, or if you're super lucky, you know exactly where you …


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Giving Thanks to Study Abroad – Alumni Testimonials
November 25, 2021

'Tis the season to be thankful! To give us the warm and fuzzy feelings that comes with Thanksgiving, we rounded up some of our favorite alumni testimonials to highlight a …


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The ABCs of Study Abroad
November 16, 2021

International Education Week (IEW) is an opportunity to celebrate the benefits of international education, and there are a million reasons to celebrate USAC study abroad. To make it easy, we've …


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Making The Most Of Your Last Month Abroad
November 11, 2021

For many USAC students, their time abroad is about to come to an end. As the Fall 2021 semester winds down, we know you're eager to make the most of …


Alumni Stories  / Tips & Advice
How to Make Friends While Studying Abroad – A Step-By-Step Guide
October 14, 2021

Studying abroad is one of the most exciting and rewarding times in a person’s life. By taking the leap and committing to going abroad, you have already showcased your courageous …


Academics  / Alumni Stories  / Cultural Immersion  / Tips & Advice
Learning Language Abroad: How I Learned 3 Languages in 3 Semesters
October 7, 2021

When I arrived to Florianópolis, Brazil to spend a semester abroad, I knew only about three phrases in Portuguese. When I arrived in Santiago, Chile, to spend a second semester …


Academics  / Adventuring  / Cultural Immersion  / My Identity Abroad  / Tips & Advice
4 Ways to Celebrate Hispanic Heritage with Study Abroad
September 30, 2021

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 …


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Parents: How To Help Your Student Choose A Study Abroad Program
September 28, 2021

We talk to students daily about their study abroad dreams, but we don't often get to connect with some of the biggest decision makers (or decision helpers): parents. Even though …


Finances  / Tips & Advice
4 Tips for Writing Scholarship Applications
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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