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Más allá: More than Studying Abroad
Posted On December 31, 2020

This article was written by Madeline Aviles, a Gilman Alumni Ambassador for the 2020-21 Academic Year, and originally appeared on the Gilman Program Website here. Madeline studied abroad in Chiang …

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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 …


Alumni Stories  / Student Stories
Coping with the COVID-19 Outbreak Through Cherished Memories Abroad
June 2, 2020

Sawadeeka USAC explorers! Currently, Minnesota is under quarantine due to the COVID-19 outbreak and it has been over five months since I have returned from my study abroad trip in …


Alumni Stories  / Student Stories
Incorporating Thai Culture Into My Life Back Home
March 12, 2020

It has officially been one month since I have returned from studying abroad in Chiang Mai, Thailand. When I stepped off my third and final plane, I was nearly a zombie. …


Academics  / Cultural Immersion  / Field Trips & Studies  / Tips & Advice
30 Women and Gender Studies Courses You Can Take During Study Abroad
March 6, 2020

While March might be Women’s History Month, there’s no reason to not celebrate women and gender all year long! Gender studies is a great way to learn about the cultural differences …


Adventuring  / Student Stories
Top 10 USAC Study Abroad Videos of 2019
December 27, 2019

Another year has passed which has us looking back on the videos that told the stories of the thousands of students who studied abroad in 2019 through USAC. From field trips …


Cultural Immersion  / Student Stories
Using Volunteer Work to Immerse with Locals
December 2, 2019

When you study abroad you are faced with a variety of opportunities. Perhaps one of the biggest opportunities and challenges is to mingle with the locals to learn, share, and …


Academics  / Adventuring  / Cultural Immersion  / Field Trips & Studies  / USAC Happenings
16 Photos of Students Embracing International Education
November 22, 2019

This week the United States celebrates international education and exchange worldwide in honor of International Education Week (IEW). While this week provides an opportunity to highlight the benefits of international …


Academics  / Adventuring  / Cultural Immersion  / Field Trips & Studies  / USAC News
9 Study Abroad Courses You Can Take to Learn About Indigenous People
November 14, 2019

Indigenous peoples are those who are practicing unique traditions and retaining social, cultural, economic and political characteristics that are distinct from those of the dominant societies in which they live. Although …


Cultural Immersion  / My Identity Abroad  / Student Stories  / USAC News
Residing In the ‘Land of Smiles’ As a Western Minority
November 8, 2019

When I received the USAC email notifying me of my acceptance into the Chiang Mai study abroad program, I was completely ecstatic! As a West-Indian female student living in the …

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