My Identity Abroad  / Tips & Advice
5 Questions to Ask Before Study Abroad as an LGBTQIA+ Student
Posted On June 3, 2022

Studying abroad presents challenges for every student, but we recognize that members of the LGBTQIA+ community face unique adversities. It’s important to reflect on your goals before departure and understand …

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Team USAC
What I Know Now: Reflections from a USAC University Relations Coordinator
June 1, 2022

My name is Caroline (she/her), and I’m USAC’s University Relations Coordinator for the North/Central West region of the U.S. I’m a liaison between USAC and universities — answering questions, providing …


Tips & Advice
I Studied Abroad…Now What? 3 Things to Do After Study Abroad
May 27, 2022

No matter how long your study abroad program was, returning home is always tough. Balancing the emotions that come with reverse culture shock, the excitement of seeing friends and family …


Tips & Advice
5 Tips to Study Abroad as an Introvert
May 20, 2022

Would you love to study abroad, but your introverted tendencies are holding you back? You’re not alone! The thought of embarking on a journey where you won’t know people in …


Academics
6 Reasons to Study Abroad as a Health Major
May 10, 2022

“Study abroad isn’t for health majors,” is something we hear often when meeting with students about their academic plans. We’d like to tell you: This is a myth— and an …


Alumni Stories  / My Identity Abroad
Developing my Spanish Language Skills and Self-Acceptance During Study Abroad as a POC in Santiago, Chile
May 5, 2022

Introducing...Santiago, Chile! Who would have thought Chile would be a country I could fall in love with? It’s full of rich culture and passion, beautiful, welcoming people, and is home to …


Adventuring  / Student Stories
Arctic Circle Adventures
May 3, 2022

Ella Weigman is studying abroad in Växjö, Sweden for the Spring 2022 semester. During her study abroad, she’s also a USAC Digital Documenter.  The first official day I spent in the North …


USAC Happenings
UCan Go Abroad with USAC’s On Location Series: Lüneburg, San Sebastián, and Bilbao
April 29, 2022

Deciding to study abroad is easy but choosing where to study abroad can be an exciting and challenging process. Fortunately, USAC has helped more than 61,000 alumni find their place …


Tips & Advice
Unexpected Ways Study Abroad Will Push Your Boundaries (in a Good Way!)
April 26, 2022

The most impactful opportunities for growth exist right outside our comfort zone, and study abroad is full of those uncomfortable yet powerful experiences. That’s why we love it, right? And …


Alumni Stories
Alumni Spotlight: 5 Questions for a Data Engineer Learning Chinese
April 21, 2022

This post was written by and originally featured on Lead with Languages, a national campaign supporting language learning. In this series, ACTFL reached out to students, recent grads, teachers, and …

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