LGBTQ study abroad


My Identity Abroad  / Tips & Advice
5 Questions to Ask Before Study Abroad as an LGBTQIA+ Student
Posted On June 3, 2022

Studying abroad presents challenges for every student, but we recognize that members of the LGBTQIA+ community face unique adversities. It’s important to reflect on your goals before departure and understand …

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My Identity Abroad  / Tips & Advice
Packing Pride in Your Study Abroad Suitcase: Exploring Study Abroad through an LGBTQ+ Lens
June 24, 2021

Preparing to study abroad as an LGBTQ+ student requires some research and lots of self-reflection. From choosing an LGBTQ+-friendly study abroad location to coming out to your cohort (if you …


Alumni Stories  / My Identity Abroad  / Tips & Advice
An Open Letter About Wanting to Go Abroad as an LGBTQIA+ Student
June 15, 2021

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  / Tips & Advice
The Dos and Don’ts of Being an LGBTQ+ Ally During Study Abroad
June 10, 2021

Studying abroad is an important and impactful chapter in a person's life. It's a time in which one can get away from their normal everyday lives, branch out from their circle of …


Cultural Immersion  / My Identity Abroad  / Tips & Advice
5 Tips for Finding LGBTQ+ Friendly Study Abroad Locations
June 8, 2021

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  / Tips & Advice
Tips For Studying Abroad As An LGBTQ+ Student
June 3, 2021

As an LGBTQ+ student, finding a study abroad program that fits your needs can feel overwhelming, but the planning doesn't stop once you've applied for your perfect program. No matter …


Alumni Stories  / My Identity Abroad  / Student Stories  / Tips & Advice
Studying Abroad as an LGBTQ+ Male Student – Alumni Q&A
June 1, 2021

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 …


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 …


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 …

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