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30 Women and Gender Studies Courses You Can Take During Study Abroad
Posted On 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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Enhancing Water Resources in Costa Rica – A Volunteer Experience
February 25, 2020

Costa Rica continues to be ranked as a leader in sustainability which not only makes it a great location to study abroad if you're interested in the environment, climate change, …


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  / Student Stories
Teaching English in Shanghai
February 1, 2019

My study abroad in Shanghai, China has been a wonderful experience in so many ways. I knew before coming here that I wanted to get involved on a deeper level …


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A Summer Volunteer Experience to Remember
October 18, 2018

When you study abroad with USAC Verona, the program provides students with different opportunities for volunteering or extracurricular activities. One of these is at a children's play and learning center called …


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Building a Dam at Doi Suthep-Pui National Park
September 27, 2018

The confirmation email outlining the USAC forest restoration volunteer group project advertised a schedule spanning nine hours spent planting trees at Doi Suthep-Pui National Park. Eight USAC students and four …


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16 Student Reflections on Teaching English in Alicante
April 9, 2018

Your study abroad experience is as beneficial as you make it. When you study abroad in Alicante, Spain you have the opportunity to work with two local schools to teach English …


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One Year Later – Thank You Study Abroad
September 6, 2017

Ashley Lekkerkerk, from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, studied abroad in Heredia, Costa Rica in Fall 2016. On the one-year anniversary of her return from abroad, she wrote …


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Going Green in Heredia, Costa Rica
July 14, 2017

If you're considering studying abroad in Heredia, Costa Rica, it's worth it to look into the variety of volunteer opportunities that will be available during your time abroad. Surrounded by lush …


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5 Service Learning Opportunities in Alicante, Spain
June 26, 2017

If you're looking to take your international studies outside the classroom and engage in community service, then participating in a service learning class abroad is for you. Not every USAC …

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