We know that preparing to study abroad comes with a lot of questions. That’s why we provide a variety of ways for your questions about study abroad to be answered. While your Gateway Account and the internet are your best friends, if you find yourself with a question that the provided materials don’t answer, feel free to reach out to our staff.
You know that feeling when you’re in a less than sanitary situation and your better judgement is telling you to check under the toilet seat before sitting down? In that situation …
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, …
Money. Money. Money. The first thing that comes to our mind when we think of traveling and/or studying abroad. Often people decide AGAINST studying abroad and seeing the world for …
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 …
For some students, one of their biggest obstacles for study abroad is their parents. If your parents financially support you, or simply play a big part in your decision making, …
While studying abroad, I elected to stay in the residence halls instead of with a host family. One of the more obvious downsides is that I am missing out on …
Sometimes you have questions about study abroad that can only be answered by alumni. USAC is happy to connect you with alumni anytime you have questions, but today we're hearing from …
Known as the “Land of the Rising Sun,” Japan is full of culture, intriguing history, and endless opportunities for study abroad adventure. If you’re reading this, I bet you’ve decided …
After my junior year of college at Loyola University Chicago, I studied abroad in Heredia, Costa Rica for six weeks through the USAC program. During my time in Costa Rica, …
