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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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Let’s Get Real – Studying Abroad as an Underrepresented Student
June 19, 2020

During International Education Week, USAC alumna, Ami King alongside three of his USAC peers gave a presentation and panel discussion for students of color, first-generation students, and students with limited …


Finances  / Tips & Advice
8 Tips for Making Your Gilman Scholarship Essays Stronger
February 28, 2020

As part of your Gilman Scholarship application, you will write two essays. The first is a statement of purpose where you have the chance to explain why you need the …


Academics  / Alumni Stories  / Tips & Advice
Make Studying Abroad a Reality: The Gilman Scholarship and Some Personal Advice
September 16, 2019

I think I annoyed almost all my friends into reviewing my Gilman Scholarship essays before I finally submitted my application. Like the other 68 percent of Gilman Scholars, I was …


Finances  / Tips & Advice
Planning Ahead Keeps You From Falling Behind
February 22, 2019

“I’d love to study abroad, but I could never afford to,” said nearly half of the students I talked to after coming home from a semester in Reggio Emilia, Italy. …


Finances  / Tips & Advice
How to Get Your Gilman Scholarship Application Noticed
February 3, 2017

The Benjamin A. Gilman Scholarship is a congressionally funded program that provides the opportunity for U.S. citizen undergraduate students of limited financial means to pursue academic studies abroad. While there are a …


Student Stories  / Tips & Advice
Gilman Scholarship Recipient Ready for The Hague, Netherlands
December 15, 2015

Why did you decide to study in the Hague, Netherlands program with USAC? Before choosing to study in The Hague, Netherlands through USAC, I did extensive research on various programs across …

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