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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
I identify as part of the LGBTQ+ community and studied abroad in Viterbo, Italy. Safety can be a concern in the U.S. and that doesn't change when you go abroad. …
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, …
We recently published a guide to being mindful of the new cultures you’ll experience in your host city and during travels, but what about being respectful of the diversity you’ll …
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 …
