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USAC revives diversity grant for affiliated institutions

Posted On September 9, 2023

University Studies Abroad Consortium (USAC), a nonprofit dedicated to creating affordable study abroad opportunities for as many students as possible, has reinstated the Diversity and Inclusion Development (DID) Grant for …

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Destiny Hanks awarded Diverse International Women of Color study abroad scholarship

August 21, 2023

Destiny Hanks, a University Studies Abroad Consortium (USAC) student, has been awarded a DIWC (Diverse International Women of Color) study abroad scholarship for Fall 2023. She is a senior at …

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Meet the Recipients of USAC’s New Access, Equity, and Inclusion Scholarship – Summer 2021

June 17, 2021

USAC's new Access, Equity, and Inclusion Scholarship offers funding to students in "underrepresented" categories — such as ethnically/racially diverse students, first-generation college students, LGBTQ+ students, and more — in order …

Alumni Stories / Cultural Immersion / My Identity Abroad / Student Stories / Tips & Advice

Black & Abroad: My Experience in Chengdu, China

February 17, 2021

Hello explorers! If this is our first time meeting, I’m Cy-Anne and I just got back from studying abroad in China during summer 2018. I shared my adventures, wisdom I gained, …

Alumni Stories / My Identity Abroad / Tips & Advice

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 …

My Identity Abroad / Student Stories / Tips & Advice

Breaking the Picture Frame: Studying Abroad While Trans

July 12, 2019

Hello everyone! My name is Cassandra Kazimierza, and I am a gay, non-binary trans woman about to embark on my second study abroad experience. My pronouns are she/her and they/them. Previously, …

My Identity Abroad / Tips & Advice

How to Be Respectful of Diversity in Your USAC Group

June 28, 2019

We recently published a guide to being mindful of the new cultures you’ll experience in your host city and during travels, but what about being respectful of the diversity you’ll …

Cultural Immersion / My Identity Abroad / Tips & Advice

Tips for Preparing to Study Abroad as an Underrepresented Student

June 24, 2019

Whether you're heading abroad as an underrepresented student or not, you may feel concerned about the potential bias or prejudice you may face during your time abroad. Or if you're …

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