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Go Abroad with USAC’s On Location Series: Torino, Santiago, and Heredia
Posted On April 5, 2022

Have you been thinking about studying abroad but you’re not sure where to begin or what program is best for you? With more than 50 USAC study abroad programs to …

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Cultural Immersion  / Student Stories
Making Lifelong Connections in Costa Rica — Living With A Host Family As A Non-Traditional Student
December 21, 2021

My name is Jessica Davis. I'm 43-years-old and I'm currently studying in Heredia, Costa Rica at Universidad Nacional of Costa Rica (UNA). My home university is Boise State University in …


Academics  / Adventuring  / Cultural Immersion  / My Identity Abroad  / Tips & Advice
4 Ways to Celebrate Hispanic Heritage with Study Abroad
September 30, 2021

America is a made up of a lot of ethnicities, the second largest of which is Hispanic and Latino Americans. That’s why in 1988, the government made National Hispanic Heritage …


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Short On Time? Study Abroad on a 2022 Spring Accelerated Program
March 4, 2021

If 2021 isn't your year for study abroad, that's OK! Study abroad in 2022 is alive and well, and we're hard at work rolling out new opportunities to help you fit …


Alumni Stories  / Finances  / Student Stories
How Scholarships Help Students Study Abroad
October 9, 2020

Although the benefits of receiving a scholarship are obvious, many students don't apply for them because they're either not sure how or they don't believe they will qualify. We're here to …


Academics  / Cultural Immersion  / Field Trips & Studies  / Tips & Advice
30 Women and Gender Studies Courses You Can Take During Study Abroad
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 …


Adventuring  / Cultural Immersion  / Student Stories
Enhancing Water Resources in Costa Rica – A Volunteer Experience
February 25, 2020

Costa Rica continues to be ranked as a leader in sustainability which not only makes it a great location to study abroad if you're interested in the environment, climate change, …


Academics  / Adventuring  / Cultural Immersion  / Tips & Advice
Why You Should Choose Lesser Known Study Abroad Programs
February 13, 2020

Heading into the unknown can be one of the scariest things we do in life. After all, whose to say you won’t end up in The Upside Down? It can also …


Academics  / Alumni Stories  / Tips & Advice
20 Years Later: How Study Abroad Shaped My Career
December 5, 2019

Anna had never been on an airplane when she decided to study abroad in Heredia, Costa Rica for an academic year. Twenty years have passed since Anna studied abroad, and …


Academics  / Tips & Advice
How to Complete Two Years of Language in One Semester Abroad
September 30, 2019

You may be surprised to learn that through USAC you can complete up to two years of college-level language requirements in just one semester! We call these our intensive language …

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