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Managing Culture and Pandemic Shock During Study Abroad
Posted On August 17, 2021

Some of the most exciting (and potentially nerve-wracking) periods of study abroad are the first few weeks. No matter where you study abroad, you'll be greeted by new faces, smells, …

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Experiencing Cultural Immersion in San Sebastián, Spain
September 1, 2020

San Sebastián, Spain is an ideal location to study Spanish language and psychology. That's why when Zachary from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, decided to take his studies overseas, his …


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To Valencia and Beyond
February 21, 2020

As a child, every year I looked forward to the first day back to school from summer vacation. Many of my friends would bring back mementos for me from the …


Cultural Immersion  / Tips & Advice
How to Be Mindful of a New Culture
May 24, 2019

Studying abroad is taking a deep dive into new experiences. You’ll be living in a new city, meeting new people, and immersing in a new culture. As a student who …


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Study Abroad Norway – Critical Skills in a Cold Culture
August 30, 2018

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 …


Cultural Immersion  / Student Stories
Participating in a Beauty Pageant Abroad
February 13, 2018

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 …


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Navigating a New World
November 17, 2016

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 …


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The Anti-Bucket List
November 3, 2016

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 …


Cultural Immersion  / Student Stories
‘Ciao from Torino, Italia!
October 24, 2016

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. …


Cultural Immersion  / Student Stories
Seattle to Shanghai
October 20, 2016

  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 …

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