As a student who is entering their time abroad, it’s your responsibility to be mindful and respectful of the culture you’re entering. It’s an important step to have a fulfilling study abroad and learning about the world.
Ever been lost in a foreign city or attempted to communicate with someone who doesn’t share a common language with you? These character-building situations occur less often when we stay …
During the Spring 2018 semester, four USAC students participated in the Miss International Flower Bloom Beauty Contest in Chiang Mai, Thailand. Below is one student, Jessica Goldstein's, recap of what …
Sam Heister is currently studying abroad in Accra, Ghana through USAC. In the below article, Sam touches on some of the things he learned his first several weeks in Ghana …
With all of the travel guides and Bucket Lists out there, it's easy to get caught up in trying to go everywhere and see everything. We always want our students …
One month of studying and living in the birthplace of Nutella and breadsticks has had me saying “yes” to carbs so often there isn't room for much of anything else. …
USAC student, Vincent Langsy, spent an academic year studying abroad in Shanghai from September 2013 to May 2014. Below, Vincent shares his experiences and a little bit of advice for …
It seems safe to say that culture in any given society plays a heavy role of influence on social norms and life in general. So what exactly is culture? From …
One of the amazing perks to studying abroad in Spain is the proximity to so many other places, people, and cultures for you to experience! One experience that has been …
Florianópolis, Brazil represents much of what makes Brazil life and culture so great. We could go on and on but rather than that, let's just show you! This fresh batch of …
