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Life After Study Abroad: Living in China During COVID-19 – Alumni Q&A
Posted On January 20, 2021

Joshua Shoemaker, a USAC Chengdu alum, returned to China after graduation to pursue a career in education. Shortly after arrival, the coronavirus began to spread, resulting in a country-wide lockdown, …

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Five Students Who Should Study Abroad in Santiago
January 12, 2021

Santiago, USAC’s only program in Chile, is full of exciting opportunities for a variety of students -- and you can join us in Chile Summer 2021! While we’re positive almost …


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5 Benefits of Studying Abroad During Summer
January 8, 2021

If you've been considering studying abroad over the summer, we're here to convince you that it's a good move! Summer is a great way to test the waters for study abroad. …


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Setting Goals and Resolutions for Your 2021 Study Abroad
December 29, 2020

Study abroad is about more than setting sale on a cinematic international adventure. It’s about growing personally, academically, and professionally, and you can do that in a million different ways. The …


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A Look at 2020 Through Student Testimonials
December 25, 2020

2020 – the year of well, you know, is coming to a close. Here at USAC, we’re celebrating some exciting wins despite the many curve balls thrown at international education, …


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Five Reasons You’ll Love Study Abroad in Lisbon, Portugal
December 22, 2020

In case you missed it, USAC has launched a brand-new Partnership Program in Lisbon, Portugal! That’s right, your study abroad dreams are coming true! But if you’re not quite convinced …


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Care Packages to Send a Future USAC Student
December 18, 2020

Happy holidays from USAC! 'Tis the season for giving, and while now is typically when we'd be offering you advice on what to send your student who is abroad for …


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Program Highlight: Study Abroad in Torino, Italy
December 8, 2020

Study and live in Torino, an exciting, cosmopolitan setting where you will never be at a loss for things to do — an excellent location to study and practice Italian …


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Program Highlight: Study Abroad in Alicante, Spain
December 3, 2020

Alicante is a vibrant modern town that maintains its beach vibes and historical monuments, unlike any other city. One of Spain’s most beautiful beaches is just minutes from the city …


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Embracing The Unknown: Taking The Leap Into Study Abroad As An Underrepresented Student
December 2, 2020

The decision to study abroad comes with a lot of questions: Where will I go? Will I receive enough credits to stay on track for my degree? Can I afford …

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