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Learning Language Abroad: How I Learned 3 Languages in 3 Semesters
Posted On October 7, 2021

When I arrived to Florianópolis, Brazil to spend a semester abroad, I knew only about three phrases in Portuguese. When I arrived in Santiago, Chile, to spend a second semester …

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Academics
Five Benefits Of Learning A Second Language Abroad
August 3, 2021

There's no doubt that knowledge of a second language, no matter your level of expertise, is a useful skill to have. Many students are required to complete a minimum number …


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Learning French Through Study Abroad
October 31, 2019

Dinner started as it always does. Around eight thirty I’m called to the table, I sit down and help serve. Every day my host family asks about my classes, how …


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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Program Highlight: Study Abroad in Shanghai, China
September 9, 2019

Shanghai is the hallmark of China's booming economy. For students who want to study business and learn the Chinese language, there's no better city. Shanghai is home to 300 or …


Academics  / Cultural Immersion  / Student Stories
Learning to Love in Another Language
February 11, 2019

One of my favorite parts of Europe is the amount of different cultures and languages smashed into one continent- it makes communication dynamics so interesting. Last night, for instance, I …


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Chengdu or Shanghai? China Program Comparison
February 6, 2019

Interested in studying abroad in China but having trouble deciding between USAC’s Chengdu and Shanghai programs? Keep reading to learn what each program and city offer to determine which is …


Alumni Stories  / Tips & Advice
Why I Chose to Study Abroad in Pau
September 10, 2018

In some ways Pau chose me more than I chose it. When I was first planning to study abroad I had my eyes set on Lyon, France but when I …


Academics  / Alumni Stories  / Tips & Advice
Conquering French – Alumni Q&A
September 5, 2018

Jenna Zamaites studied abroad in Lyon, France during the 2017-2018 academic year. A pre-med student, Jenna talks about conquering the French language and how she made studying abroad a year …


Tips & Advice
8 Quick Tips for Learning French Faster While Studying Abroad
July 26, 2018

If you're studying abroad somewhere that English isn't the first language, it'll benefit you to learn the language as quickly as possible. It's no secret that a classroom setting isn't enough …

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