LGBTQ study abroad


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Studying Abroad as an LGBTQ+ Male Student – Alumni Q&A
Posted On June 11, 2020

DeVanté Thomas-Pittman studied abroad in Lyon, France in Summer 2018. He is a French and German major from the University of North Carolina, Charlotte. DeVanté identifies as a Black-American gay …

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Cultural Immersion  / My Identity Abroad  / Tips & Advice
5 Tips for Finding LGBTQ+ Friendly Study Abroad Locations
June 9, 2020

The first and possibly one of the most difficult steps in studying abroad is determining where you’ll go. You want a destination that will provide you with an enriching cultural …


My Identity Abroad  / Student Stories
Coming Out During Study Abroad – A Student’s Story
October 11, 2019

Hello again folx. My name is Cassandra Kazimierza and I am a gay, non-binary transfemme, and my pronouns are she/her and they/them. You may remember me from my first article …


Alumni Stories  / My Identity Abroad  / Tips & Advice
An Open Letter About Wanting to Go Abroad as an LGBTQIA+ Student
August 9, 2019

Dear Future USAC Students, Wanting to go abroad is scary enough for some people but for the LGBTQIA+ community it adds another level of fear. Being an openly gay male in …


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, …


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 …


Cultural Immersion  / My Identity Abroad
Pride Festivals Around the World
June 19, 2019

June is #PrideMonth in the United States, and while there are several countries and cities abroad that also celebrate pride during the month of June, pride festivals and events take …

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