USAC
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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 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
"I gained a lot from the experience, I think, both academically and personally. I gained a lot of knowledge in the Spanish language- how to speak it, understanding it, and knowing how it operates in comparison to the english language. It's really interesting (and really hard!). Having never traveled outside of the U.S before and ..."
A student University of Maine - Orono
"I learned so much!! I gained more independence, learned how to travel, and learned to budget as well as experience different cultures."
A student University of Maine - Orono
"I learned countless lessons, but I think the one that sticks out is that I learned how to manage myself in a very different culture. "
A student Eastern Kentucky University
"I learned a lot about the French culture and language while at the same time analyzing the cultures I came from. I learned a lot about myself personally as well. "
Peace Karorero Cottey College
"I gained the perspective of Latin American people that you don't consider in the United States. I got to see some of the most breathtaking geography in the world and be part of a group as well. "
John Herrera Texas A&M University - College Station
"I gained intensive language skills, learned how to adapt to a culture different than my own, and I learned how to navigate a foreign city. It was most definitely worthwhile."
Cassidy Pintozzi Cottey College
"Yes, I learned how to live more on my own, how to interact with those who do not speak the same language as me, and how to appreciate another culture besides my own."
A student University of Maine - Orono
"I learned a lot, and had many amazing experiences, but it was not life-changing. I am the same person I was before I left. "
Rochelle G University of Maine - Orono
"It was ABSOLUTELY worthwhile, I learned more here in one semester, content-wise, than I have during my whole career at my college. I learned so much about the language and culture, but also things like foreign policy, manners, all of it. "
A student Berea College
"It was completely worthwhile. I met some of my best friends and had experiences that will definitely last a lifetime."
kaitlyn M University of Maine - Orono
"Gained the knowledge to go out and meet people and hang out. Be yourself and take control of what you can do, you do what makes you happy and work as hard as you can."
Robert Ellebracht Notre Dame College
"No words can accurately describe what I have gained from studying abroad. It was most certainly worthwhile, and I will do anything and everything possible to return. "
Dustin Baumgardner West Texas A&M University
"I improved my Spanish, learned how to navigate a huge city, learned how to travel alone, and much much more. It was absolutely worthwhile!"
A student University of Maine - Orono
"I learned a lot about myself and the Australian culture. It was certainly worth while."
Megan A University of Maine - Orono
"Lessons about academia, independence, etc. Only time will tell."
A student Texas A&M University–Central Texas
"I gained so much insight into another culture, and I'm now fluent in Spanish!"
Isabelle Breitfelder University of Iowa
"It was absolutely worth while, I learned so much about Latin American culture, global politics, and a lot of independence. "
Erica B Xavier University
"I think I gained a lot of confidence and independence, I had been abroad before in a non-academic setting but four months in a foreign country where I traveled a lot really pushed me into a new part of my life. I also understand the relationship of language to identity a lot more and feel like I can really understand immigration..."
Skye Siladi University of Maine - Orono
"I learned a lot about myself and I learned to appreciate the opportunities and experiences that I have been given. "
A student University of Nevada, Reno
"learning Spanish and the opportunity to teach English abroad"
Eric Nielsen University of Nevada, Reno
"That I love Korean culture, and they need people to understand their culture."
Kara Cottey College
"French language skills, learned about the French culture and world through my international peers. Yes, it was worthwhile."
A student University of Maine - Orono
USAC: Abroad101 Study Abroad Rankings Winner
