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4 Ways to Celebrate Hispanic Heritage with Study Abroad
Posted On September 30, 2021

America is a made up of a lot of ethnicities, the second largest of which is Hispanic and Latino Americans. That’s why in 1988, the government made National Hispanic Heritage …

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How Scholarships Help Students Study Abroad
October 9, 2020

Although the benefits of receiving a scholarship are obvious, many students don't apply for them because they're either not sure how or they don't believe they will qualify. We're here to …


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30 Women and Gender Studies Courses You Can Take During Study Abroad
March 6, 2020

While March might be Women’s History Month, there’s no reason to not celebrate women and gender all year long! Gender studies is a great way to learn about the cultural differences …


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16 Photos of Students Embracing International Education
November 22, 2019

This week the United States celebrates international education and exchange worldwide in honor of International Education Week (IEW). While this week provides an opportunity to highlight the benefits of international …


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Si se Puede! Student-Athletes CAN (and should) Go Abroad
October 28, 2019

I spent this past summer in San Ramón, Costa Rica running up and down mountains, taking classes at the local university, and interning at the hospital. This is surely an …


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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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How to Decide Between USAC Costa Rica Programs
September 23, 2019

You've decided you're headed for Pura Vida and you're ready to spend the semester (or summer or year) with the ticos enjoying life in Costa Rica, congrats! The next question is, where …


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10 Places to Study Abroad this Spring
August 16, 2019

There's no right or wrong time to study abroad! However, spring is right around the corner, and if you're wishing you could study abroad, there is still time to apply …


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24 Videos to Show What a Day in the Life Studying Abroad is Like
August 15, 2019

What exactly does a day in the life of studying abroad look like? It's easy to picture yourself socializing with friends and traveling the world, but there's a bit more …


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45 Excursions You Can Take For Academic Credit
July 5, 2019

No other time in your college career will your classes take you outside the classroom more than during your study abroad. We can also guess that you probably will never …

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