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Five Post-Pandemic Upgrades to Your Spanish Study Abroad Experience
Posted On 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 …


My Identity Abroad  / Tips & Advice
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 …


Alumni Stories  / My Identity Abroad  / Tips & Advice
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 …


My Identity Abroad  / Tips & Advice
The Dos and Don’ts of Being an LGBTQ+ Ally During Study Abroad
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 …


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 …


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Debunking Five Common Study Abroad Myths
May 27, 2021

There's a lot of misconceptions about study abroad, and it's been a while since we addressed them. The truth of the matter is that you'll never fully understand study abroad …


Academics  / Tips & Advice
Three Ways To Learn Outside The Classroom During COVID-19
May 25, 2021

One of our most frequently asked questions these days is, "Can I study abroad during COVID-19?" The answer to that question is "Absolutely!" But what we really think students want …

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