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 encounter within your USAC group and other American students you’re […]
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 …
Culture shock, newfound independence, a language barrier, travel… A lot happens during study abroad that will likely impact your mental health, and it’s more important now than ever to keep …
All the research that came before studying abroad was overwhelming, but exciting. I remember researching all about London and its culture. Something that London is known for is their transportation …
I've been studying abroad in Lyon, France for five months and one of the first things I learned is it doesn’t take but an hour to travel from Lyon to …
If you're hoping to do a service learning class during your time abroad, head to Alicante, Spain. For one, it's one of the few locations that USAC offers a service …
If you like long hikes that retrace medieval pilgrim paths, then consider heading to Bilbao, Spain for the summer and participating in the Santiago Tour/Field Study. Only offered during the …
You've made the decision, you're jumping through the hoops needed to get there, and now it's time to prepare for your time abroad. Is such a thing really even possible? Emotionally, …
The year you spend abroad will be one of the best of your life. You will make tons of new friends, try delicious new foods, experience a new culture, and …
Carmelo Urza is far too unassuming of a person to take credit for the success of the University Studies Abroad Consortium (USAC). In conversation with Urza, you're always struck by his …
