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30 Women and Gender Studies Courses You Can Take During Study Abroad
Posted On 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 …

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5 Things That Will Happen When You Study Abroad
March 3, 2020

Studying abroad is not what some people might think.  It's not a vacation (even though with proper planning you'll have time to travel), it's not a time for goofing off …


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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USAC Top Posts from 2018
December 28, 2018

From scholarships and paying for study abroad to love stories, experiences abroad, and learning about new programs, 2018 was a year full of exciting discoveries about study abroad. Here are …


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10 Unique Things I’ve Learned Living in Uruguay
November 29, 2018

Just like any new culture, there are going to be some things that are very different in your study abroad host country than at home, so this is just a …


Alumni Stories  / Cultural Immersion
Internship Abroad Turned Career – Alumni Q&A
November 28, 2018

Haley Westmoreland studied abroad for a year in Chiang Mai, Thailand. In this interview we spoke with Haley about why she chose to study abroad a year, and how her …


Cultural Immersion  / Tips & Advice
5 Ways to Get Involved with Locals in Puntarenas
November 6, 2018

One of the most exciting aspects of studying abroad is the various opportunities to immerse yourself in the culture. Making friends with locals is an irreplaceable experience that allows you …


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Spring Semester in Ghana in Photos
October 4, 2018

Sometimes photos speak louder than words. While anytime is a good time to study abroad in Accra, Ghana, there's lots of fun to be had in Ghana in the Spring. Here's …


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Classes in Puntarenas: What to Expect
September 4, 2018

After arriving in USAC Puntarenas, I was shocked by the moderately small building standing before me. I suppose I had anticipated a university the size of a small town, similar …


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Adapting to Japanese Society – Alumni Q&A
August 29, 2018

Cathleen Miramontes studied abroad in Osaka, Japan for a year. We talked to Cathleen about her biggest fear about studying abroad in Japan for a year, how she overcame them, …

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