Top 5 items you might forget while packing to go abroad 

You can never be too prepared when you’re about to travel. Explore these must-have items — some might surprise you.  Packing for your study abroad can feel like an ordeal at times: pack, weigh, re-pack, re-weigh, ...

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5 free things to do in Santiago, Chile 

Immerse yourself in Santiago’s culture and vibes — even if you have a tight student budget  There’s so much to see, do, and experience when you study abroad. It’s easy ...

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Study abroad cohort investigates butterfly effects of globalization 

Prague students learn about the global economy, both inside and outside the classroom.   Think about the impact of an online purchase. Let’s say you’re bed-rotting with your phone and you add a fitness tracker to your cart (ignore ...

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Top 9 experiences for students in London

From exploring markets to taking the tube, London is a classic study abroad destination.  When you study in London, England, with the University Studies Abroad Consortium (USAC), you’ll discover an incredible city, interesting history, and lots ...

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Building a career after Bilbao

In this episode, Calli Beyer from Elizabethtown College talks with Nick Ross, a University of Northern Iowa alum, about how studying abroad in Bilbao, Spain ...

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9 free things to do in Alicante, Spain 

Explore everything that Alicante has to offer, even with a student budget This series highlights free things to do, see, and experience, right in your ...

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I can study abroad without learning a new language? 

USAC offers several options for students who don’t want to focus on language learning abroad.   For a long time, studying abroad has been equated with learning a new ...

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6 ways to learn a new language 

Why you should start learning the host country’s language before you go abroad   Many students choose to study abroad so they can learn a foreign language. Maybe you took Spanish classes in high ...

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Discover the ‘Garden City’ of India

Why you should study abroad in Bengaluru, India Imagine walking through a bustling, colorful market lined with flowers, listening to vendors selling their wares, and smelling the delicious scents of ...

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From Italian study abroad to the kitchen   

A semester in Torino led to a culinary career, a family, and a lifelong connection to the country Tim Magee once dreamed of visiting.  Tim Magee boarded a plane for ...

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