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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
"It was definitely worthwhile"
A student University of Arkansas - Fayetteville
"I learned how to communicate with people from all different cultures, not just France. I learned that I am capable of doing things that I never thought I would be able to do. I feel more independent and have a more global outlook on life after studying abroad."
Katie E Mount Union College
"Definitely worthwhile! Gained a broader knowledge of international cultures and social issues. "
A student Barnard College
"I learned that people are very different and to respect how other people choose to live their life. I loved experiencing how people from different cultures live. It was 100% worthwhile. "
A student University of Maine at Orono
"Very worthwhile. I learned a lot. "
slhartin National University of Ireland, Galway
"I gained significant language skills, but more importantly I gained self confidence which will help me in every aspect of my life in the future. "
Leona K University of Maine at Orono
"I am capable of so much more than I ever realized. I can honestly say I didn't have a single bad day, and I owe that to the pure positivity I was able to cultivate within myself while in Thailand. Unfortunate things may happen sometimes, situations can be inconvenient or uncomfortable, but life abroad is an exquisite sort of cha..."
Jaiden D Western Washington University
"Absolutely worthwhile. I learned to be self-sufficient, open-minded and how to travel."
A student Middlebury College
"DEFINITELY. gained spanish skills, knowledge of the spanish culture, friendships from all around Europe, traveling experience, the opportunity to find myself and appreciate life. "
Holly C Clemson University
"To much to list. DEFINITELY "
A student University of Nevada - Reno
"I learned a lot about Spain and the Basque country as well as the Spanish language. I also learned a lot about myself. It was hands down the best experience of my life. "
Virginia A University of Nevada - Reno
"I learned more about the Spanish language, obviously, but I learned even more about myself. Going abroad was such an eye-opening experience. I was worth every penny."
Alissa Z University of North Dakota
"yes"
A student San Diego State University
"I not only improved my spanish language skills, but also learned so much about the culture and people in Spain and the Basque Country. It is an amazing place and I will always think of it as my second home."
A student University of Nevada - Reno
"Perspective on myself and the culture that I grew up in from an outsider's point of view."
A student University of Maine at Orono
"I learned so much about myself while I was abroad. I learned how to be independent and how to live where English wasn't the first language. One of the things I learned was that life is about new experiences, and it's about opening yourself up to things you would never do at home. Studying abroad was exactly that. I got out of my..."
A student University of Nevada - Reno
"I learned a language, how to be more sociable, don't take any moment for granted and enjoy every moment, I love to travel, how to make new foods, be more independent and so much more. Definitely worthwhile."
Marcy H University of Maine at Orono
"Definitely worth while. I learned about other cultures, saw the world, learned a new language, made new friends, became a part of new family and had the most memorable time of my life."
A student University of Maine at Orono
"I met a wide variety of international student and got to experience several different cultures. It was a once in a life time experience."
A student University of Maine at Orono
"First of all choosing to study abroad has been one of the best decisions of my life, I would recommend it to everyone. Also if you can stay a year that's even better a semester is too short. Time abroad goes way too fast, I was here both semesters and I still wish I had more time. Overall being here has changed my perspective of..."
Elizabeth C University of the Pacific
"experiencing life in a differeint culture,emersing myself in another country/continent, learning spanish"
kelley.hoang.9 University of the Pacific
"I went with the intention of learning the Spanish culture and language, but what I really gained was that I learned so much about myself that I simply couldn't have acquired at home. I met incredible people and made lifelong memories. "
Caroline K University of Maryland - College Park
"I gained fluency in Spanish, new friends, a better understanding of other cultures, and my boyfriend :)"
Ella C University of Maryland - College Park
"I definitely have a more well-rounded understanding of people from other cultures, especially Sweden but thanks to the fact I lived with international students, a lot of other cultures as well. I got to visit so many amazing places through VIS and other things and it was just a wonderful opportunity to explore and learn"
A student University of the Pacific
"By surrounding myself with people I had never met while in a country I had never visited, I learned more about myself than I could have anticipated. Stepping out of my comfort zone opened my eyes to so many things I had never experienced, and allowed me to meet people that I now consider some of my best friends. I learned what i..."
Emma D Michigan State University
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