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Más allá: More than Studying Abroad
Posted On December 31, 2020

This article was written by Madeline Aviles, a Gilman Alumni Ambassador for the 2020-21 Academic Year, and originally appeared on the Gilman Program Website here. Madeline studied abroad in Chiang …

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Coping with the COVID-19 Outbreak Through Cherished Memories Abroad
June 2, 2020

Sawadeeka USAC explorers! Currently, Minnesota is under quarantine due to the COVID-19 outbreak and it has been over five months since I have returned from my study abroad trip in …


Alumni Stories  / Student Stories
Incorporating Thai Culture Into My Life Back Home
March 12, 2020

It has officially been one month since I have returned from studying abroad in Chiang Mai, Thailand. When I stepped off my third and final plane, I was nearly a zombie. …


Academics  / Alumni Stories  / Cultural Immersion  / Field Trips & Studies  / Student Stories
Khon Kaen – The Perfect Place to Study Health and Southeast Asian History
January 30, 2020

After traveling to Europe on spring break with my college’s honors program, I was eager to see and live on another continent for a longer period of time. As I …


Cultural Immersion  / Student Stories
Using Volunteer Work to Immerse with Locals
December 2, 2019

When you study abroad you are faced with a variety of opportunities. Perhaps one of the biggest opportunities and challenges is to mingle with the locals to learn, share, and …


Cultural Immersion  / My Identity Abroad  / Student Stories  / USAC News
Residing In the ‘Land of Smiles’ As a Western Minority
November 8, 2019

When I received the USAC email notifying me of my acceptance into the Chiang Mai study abroad program, I was completely ecstatic! As a West-Indian female student living in the …


Adventuring  / Cultural Immersion  / Student Stories  / Tips & Advice
Transitioning Into Thai Culture With Help From Locals
October 21, 2019

My first week in Thailand…What can I say except “wow”? It has been a whirlwind. I met the most amazing and generous people, made my own scarf and bag from …


Academics  / Student Stories
An Overview of Study Abroad Courses in Chiang Mai
August 13, 2019

Today was my last day in Thailand and I wanted to take the time to talk about the study abroad courses I took in Chiang Mai through USAC at Chiang …


Academics  / Cultural Immersion  / Student Stories  / Tips & Advice
One Student’s Experience Studying Abroad in Two Thailand Locations
July 26, 2019

If you've been considering heading to the Land of Smiles then you know that USAC has two study abroad locations in Thailand; Khon Kaen and Chiang Mai. Deciding which program to …


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Chiang Mai or Khon Kaen? Which Thailand Program is Best for You
February 8, 2019

Thailand, also known as the “Land of Smiles,” gives you the chance to immerse yourself and experience one of the most unique cultures in Southeast Asia. USAC offers two programs …

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