Odds are if you’ve looked into studying abroad, or you’ve actually gotten there and found yourself in another country, you’ve heard of culture shock. Maybe you’ve even experienced it. But …
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 …
Studying abroad in Santiago means enjoying the benefits of a large urban city that has preserved the hospitality and accessibility of a small community in its intimate neighborhoods. Santiago is …
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 …
Indigenous peoples are those who are practicing unique traditions and retaining social, cultural, economic and political characteristics that are distinct from those of the dominant societies in which they live. Although …
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 …
Spring is the season of new beginnings, and what better new beginning than heading overseas to study abroad? While studying abroad any time of year is an amazing experience, there are …
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 …
I am still wearing the handmade anklet I bought on the streets of Santiago, Chile while studying abroad there ten years ago. It has never come off. It’s hard to …
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 …
