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USAC is a program provider offering 56 abroad programs. Programs offered include Study Abroad, Internship, Volunteer, Intensive Language, Gap Year, Research, and Online Program abroad programs in 24 countries such as Chile, The United Kingdom, Ireland, and Japan.
The University Studies Abroad Consortium (USAC) has been providing students with quality study abroad programs for over 30 years. USAC is a non-profit, university-based organization with 53 programs in 28 countries. USAC offers summer, winter, semester, and yearlong program options. We pride ourselves on providing well-rounded, academically sound and credible programs in non-traditional locations or in unique parts of more traditional places. By choosing a USAC program, you have flexibility in the length and time of your study (short-term summer or January programs from three to ten weeks, to semester, trimester, or year options) and a wide range of courses to choose from, plus small class sizes, a multitude of disciplines taught in English, and language study at any level of proficiency from beginning to advanced and with no language prerequisite. Many of our locations have the option of intensive language study, where you can earn up to two years-worth of credit in one semester. USAC alumni give our programs a 94% recommendation rate. USAC is honored to be recognized as a Top Study Abroad Provider and Organization by our friends GoAbroad and Go Overseas for 2019.
For more information, visit our website at https://usac.edu/.
Study Abroad with USAC
"I learned how to understand different cultures, I learned how to deal with new people, and I learned how to let myself grow in a new environment."
Ryan L University of Nevada, Reno
"I learned so much about myself and how we are often products of our environments. Going across the globe where almost everything is different, I realized that in an environment with different social pressures my desires shifted. It made me wonder what makes me me? I learned how to recognize my privilege and reserve my initial re..."
Haley M University of Nevada, Reno
"New views on the Japanese culture, language immersion, a new view of life, and a gaining confidence in unfamiliar situations"
morgan r University of Nevada, Reno
"It was definitely worthwhile given the fact that I was able to learn so much about India as well as my personal connection to the country. I was able to travel a lot and learn so much about the different cultures within India as well. However, in terms of the program itself, it was very difficult to be so independent and not hav..."
A student Middlebury College
"I learned Korean and I really learned how to be independent. It was the best experience of my life!"
Angelica G University of Nevada, Reno
"The biggest thing I learned and gained from this program was independence and being able to figure things out on my own in a completely new culture and country."
Dominic M University of Nevada, Reno
"I learned how much I can do on my own. I learned a lot about the Korean culture. It was definitely worthwhile. "
Isela R University of Nevada, Reno
"One thing I learned from my time abroad was to have more fun and know that not everything needs to be taken seriously. I was very intimidated by the language barrier when I first got to Torino, but after forcing myself to go out on my own, I learned that it wasn't as scary as it seemed and that it was actually fun to try to figu..."
A student University of Nevada, Reno
"From this trip, I learned to get out of my comfort zone. From this experience, I became more comfortable speaking Spanish and I feel like this experience made me a more independent person. "
Ariana C University of Nevada, Reno
"I learned how to confidently interact with people who don't speak my native language and gained lots of self confidence in the process"
A student Northern Arizona University
"I made several friends who I was able to practice Chinese with (some who are fluent and some who are learning) and will keep in contact with. The Chinese course itself was also engaging and provided great practice with writing in addition to speaking and reading. Outside of the education component, Chiang Mai was a wonderful cit..."
A student Berea College
"I learned a lot about traveling around Europe and about traveling around Italy in trains. "
A student Harvard University
"Language skills, friends, cultural competency, global awareness"
Dayna Boord Washington State University
"There is so much to learn from cultures that may be different from your own. The experiences I had in Thailand was absolutely worthwhile. "
R'Mon Harvell Berea College
"I became much more independent while growing my Spanish language skills greatly. It was absolutely worth it and I would do it 100 times over."
A student University of Hartford
"Lots of great knowledge and insight from amazing local professors!"
A student West Valley College
"Language, social skills, international experience, how to socialize, how to open up a little more, how to be more independent definitely, how to be away from family, how to take better pictures, and a larger view of how the world works, what my role is, and what I can do to make it better. "
A student University of Nevada – Las Vegas
"My Chinese ability definitely improved while I was here, and I think I opened up a little more. I was pretty shy coming here, but you're forced to become friends with these people and that means opening yourself up. It was definitely a worthwhile experience."
A student Central Michigan University
"I learned out to get comfortable in a foreign environment, how to make new friends."
Pamela Schulman Middlebury College
"My experience was more than worthwhile. Before making the decision to study abroad I was afraid of being in a place I don't know. I was hesitant and unsure if this was going to be a good decision for me. But it was more than that. It's difficult to describe the amount of things learned abroad. Definitely became more independent ..."
Liridian University of Nevada, Reno
"Living on my own and gaining more knowledge on how to handle situations that I wouldn't be faced with day to day back home. It was definitely worth it and beyond wonderful to see such beautiful places."
Kacie University of Nevada, Reno
"My spanish immersion and exposure to the workings of sustainability in Latin America was incredible. I gained so much experience and knowledge in a new region I had no priors. "
Sierra Massucco Berea College
"I love speaking Spanish, I love all my friends, and I love Santiago so much because of its diversity and ability to never bore me. I had the perfect host family. I would sometimes get frustrated when it came to my Spanish, but everyday you are learning and improving. I felt like I was learning and improving every single day, no ..."
Bridget University of Massachusetts Amherst / UMass
"Honestly, I learned so much that I could write a book! My experience taught me how to communicate across cultural boundaries. It taught me to value where I come from and how to see the value in other cultures. My experience taught me to take adventures to understand more about myself and my relationship as well as responsibilit..."
Deshontanae Davis Berea College
"I learned how to live on my own in a different world."
Joshua Minor University of Maine - Orono
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