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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 …


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 …


Alumni Stories  / My Identity Abroad  / Tips & Advice
16 Quick Tips for Preparing to Study Abroad
September 17, 2020

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. …


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, …


My Identity Abroad  / Tips & Advice
How to Be Respectful of Diversity in Your USAC Group
June 28, 2019

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 …


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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