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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 a lot about myself. I also got to look at the United States from an outsider perspective, but while having all the knowledge of how the US works."
A student University of Maine - Orono
"I gained self confidence and new language skills"
Veronica Casados University of New Mexico
"It was extremely worthwhile. I learned about the natives some and a lot about the locals. I feel more worldly and that I have a new place to return to."
A student University of Maine - Orono
"I learned that people are more alike than they are different, that there are much more important global issues than the ones Americans tend to focus on politically, and that traveling isn't as scary as you may think. My experience abroad was 100% worthwhile. "
Megan University of Maine - Orono
"i learned more about myself over there than i ever would here. you learn so much about the world, about people, about life. everyone should do this, and its more affordable than you think"
Jennifer C University of Maine - Orono
"Gained a better sense of the world, cultures, and traditions throughout Europe"
Sean D University of Maine - Orono
"My spanish improved dramatically. I was able to learn about the Spanish culture and the way that it aligned with my own values. I was able to see wonderful new places and travel through Europe."
Savannah W University of Nevada, Reno
"I gained best friends, more confidence and independence, and a better command of the language."
Rochelle S University of Nevada, Reno
"Traveling on my own is so much less intimidating! It's impossible to completely sum up everything I learned. I got to experience how people live, think, and feel differently in their own society. Simply reading it from a textbook doesn't do it any justice at all. At some time or another, we all got lost, or lost something or had..."
Tammara H Troy University
"Opened my eyes up to the world, more than worthwhile"
Michael M University of Nevada - Reno
"I spent a lot of time traveling, so I learned independence. And adapting to setbacks while traveling or abroad."
A student University of Tulsa
"I learned to look at my own country differently. I learned so much about Chile and other people's point of views and how they see Americans. "
A student University of Maine - Orono
"I improved my language. I learned a lot about the country, the people and what's it like to live their lives"
Beza M Berea College
"Lots of language skills gained. Also, I'm pretty good with chopsticks."
A student Washington State University
"I learned to be more adaptive. I am so glad that I went and had that experience. I gained a lot of confidence in myself and learned to be more independent and brave. "
A student University of Maine - Orono
"International Business consulting experience "
A student University of Maine - Orono
"I learned how to get out of my comfort zone and be open to new experiences. "
A student University of Maine - Orono
"My listening skills for Spanish improved during my time abroad, as well as reading signs in Spanish and learning about the Spanish culture and norms. This made the experience worthwhile."
A student University of Maine - Orono
"People are people, we all want to help each other. It was the best decision I ever made."
Shaina G University of Nevada - Reno
"Biggest thing I gained was an incredible amount of independence and experience."
A student University of Maine - Orono
"I learned a lot from my experience and I do believe it was a worthwhile trip. I made friends and learned a lot about Korean culture. I got immersed in the language and went to places I had wanted to see for a long time. I struggled with personal issues that the program was not good at advising me with and because of that I had t..."
A student Berea College
"I learned that I can be independent and overcome challenges. Also now I will look at the world globally instead of locally. Such as looking at and appreciating new cultures, food and people in the world. Language is important in the world and the experience opened my eyes to living differently that when I set goals I can achieve..."
Nick R University of Northern Iowa
"To see how college students live, interact, and conduct themselves overall. It was worthwhile."
WILLIAM B University of Maine - Orono
"I learned how to get out of comfort zone and go out and be adventurous and experience new things."
Jasmine S University of Tulsa
"I gained so much knowledge about the customs and differences of the culture, as expected, and also many new friendships from unexpected places. Furthermore, the multitude of experiences definitely have bolstered my own image of myself and the things that I am capable of, such as traveling outside of the US for the first time, b..."
Hanna A University of Maine - Orono
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