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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
"Language skills, and knowledge of Italian culture..YES"
Sean D University of Maine - Orono
"Independence "
A student Texas A&M University - College Station
"I learned so much about european cultures, especially Italian culture. I have made friends from around the entire world. It was more than worthwhile."
Hannah Delia University of Maine - Orono
"I learned a lot about myself and how I deal with stress. I learned to appreciate time alone and learned that I love to travel alone! Definitly worthwhile."
Chelsey Gundlach University of Maine - Orono
"A new sense of the world. I also learned a little bit of the Czech language and how the EU and the Schengen zone work. it was very worthwhile."
A student University of Maine - Orono
"Worthwhile would be an understatement. I gained the knowledge of another culture, a certain level of independence, friends and a level in a language that will last a lifetime! "
Jessica University of Mount Union
"I learned independence skills, language skills, traveling skills, communication skills and so many more. So worth while. "
A student Boise State University
"I learned a lot about myself on the trip and it made me really consider how I wanted to live my life after the trip ended. "
A student Berea College
"I gained lifelong friendships, improved Italian language skills, personal growth and a greater sense of self and independence while abroad, as well as travel and cultural experiences I wouldn't trade for the world. "
A student University of Nevada, Reno
"gained so many new friends and learned so much about other cultures and not just the culture of the destination program but from all over the world because you meet so many people from all across the world"
Eli Bishop University of Maine - Orono
"I learned so much and experienced even more. I was able to make lasting friendships and explore Ireland and other locations I had always wanted to visit in Europe. I expanded my independence and gained confidence and communication skills. I was able to study international business in classes comprised of students from all over t..."
A student University of Maine - Orono
""Do you country a favor. leave it" I learned to go outside of myself, make hard decisions, and see the world differently. It was well worth it."
Stephany Swenson California State University - Chico
"I have always been an independent person, but I feel that I gained more independence and confidence. I took a trip by myself where I visited Kyoto and Nara which required me to fly from Nagasaki to Osaka. I was nervous to fly by myself especially because I was scared to get lost and get on the wrong bus. The nice thing though ..."
A student Michigan Technological University
"By studying abroad in Alicante through the USAC program, I was able to grow personally while receiving an amazing education at the same time. Over the course of the six months that I was in Spain, I became much more independent, easy going, and assertive. I also was able to finish my Spanish degree and advance my language skills..."
Kendall Bancroft University of Idaho
"I learned how to be a strong, independent person. Traveling was incredible. TOTALLY worth while."
Gretchen Spencer University of Maine - Orono
"I learned about what really matters in life. Studying abroad was extremely worthwhile."
A student University of Nevada, Reno
"I learned so much about myself while I was here. I also was challenged academically. "
Elizabeth Schofstoll Washington State University
"I gained confidence in myself in just about every way. Now that I have lived abroad in a country with a different official language from that of my home country, there is not much to be intimidated by at home. It was absolutely worthwhile and I would say that not studying abroad is a missed opportunity. "
A student University of Maine - Orono
"I learned to be more independent and I feel that I grew as a person. I learned how much I truly loved Japan and it inspired me to come back again to study and work there in the future. "
A student Texas A&M University - College Station
"I learned how to be more independent and learn about a different culture on my own. I learned that there were many misconceptions about their system of government. I learned about the Cuban history and the present outlook that Cuban citizens have. It was definitely worthwhile. I am actually planning to eventually return one day ..."
A student Texas A&M University - College Station
"How to make a better study abroad program, for one. Also, what my own limitations were. And I did accomplish one of the major goals I sought for going to China in the first place (a chance to meet with someone I'll only give a pseudonym for -- "Wolfman".). Was that worthwhile? Yes. Was any of it worth the horrid stress? Hard to ..."
A student University of Idaho
"I gained so much from this experience and I appreciate the opportunity. I would 100 percent move to Germany again and I plan on it. I fell in love with the country more than I thought and I can thank this experience. While I would not use this program again, I can say that with it's ups and down's it was a nice experience."
A student University of Nevada – Las Vegas
"It was absolutely worthwhile. Living in Lyon and attending a French university brought my language skills to near fluency, and it was also a period of incredible transformation and self-growth."
A student University of Massachusetts Amherst / UMass
"It was 100% worthwhile. I learned more about myself than I think I ever have at my university in the US. Through travel I learned confidence, through the program I learned to take risks with language, and how to evolve and adapt to new situations. I'll be going back to the United States knowing that I am a stronger, more wel..."
Lauren K Virginia Commonwealth University / VCU
"I gained confidence in myself as well as knowledge of the language and the culture. Very worthwhile."
Rylie Mansuetti University of Nevada, Reno
USAC: Abroad101 Study Abroad Rankings Winner
