THE Study Abroad Pod

In this special spooktacular episode, we will be showing you how Halloween is celebrated in other parts of the world! Spoiler Alert - most cultures don't celebrate Halloween the way we do in the United Staes, but they do have some very beautiful and spooky traditions of their own.

From "Dia De Los Mortes" (Day of the Dead) in Latin America, "All Souls Day" in the Czech Republic, to the "Hungry Ghost Festival" in China, we will be taking you on quite an interesting journey with this podcast.

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Just want to learn more about study abroad? Email [email protected] for all the details!

Happy 39th Birthday USAC! As we wrap up September, we reflect on USAC's contribution to international education. In this episode, we chatted with some of our most cherished and long-standing members and asked them to reflect on how USAC has grown over the years.

We also invited them to share the many qualities about USAC that allow us to stand out from the rest. From affordable study abroad options in unique locations to the personalized touch of our Resident Directors, there are so many characteristics that make USAC a special organization. Give a listen to celebrate with us! 

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Just want to learn more about study abroad? Email [email protected] for all the details!

In this episode, hosts Amber, Nicole, and Tyler chat common study abroad myths and share their international experiences. Do you really know what really happens during a study abroad term? Maybe, you think it's too expensive and not possible for you?  Or, maybe you're scared to leave your hometown, campus events, or friends?

Learn more about study abroad during this candid, personal chat, and then discover your dream study abroad by checking out USAC's programs and scholarships.

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Just want to learn more about study abroad? Email [email protected] for all the details!

From Boise to Bilbao, Lindsay Woycheck is an amazing example of the life-changing effect that study abroad can have on your life. While studying Spanish in Bilbao Spain, Lindsay met her future husband, and now lives and works as a freelancer in Bilbao! 

In this episode, you'll learn tips for studying abroad in the Basque region, how to leverage your professional skills learned from study abroad, and also learn the importance of making friends on the metro! Join us for another exciting episode.

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Just want to learn more about study abroad? Email [email protected] for all the details!

In this episode, hosts Nicole and Amber chat with Tyler Moye, USAC Shanghai & Global Perspectives Virtual Intern Alumn, and USAC Marketing Communications team member. Learn how study abroad and interning during COVID-19 changed Tyler's life direction and what lasting impacts these opportunities had on his career. 

To learn more about Spring 2022 in-person study abroad opportunities, or virtual internships, visit usac.edu. 

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Just want to learn more about study abroad? Email [email protected] for all the details!

In this episode, host Nicole  Duxbury is joined by Amber Aiton and Tyler Moye, USAC staffers and Season 3 podcast co-hosts,  as they all share their tips and tricks for studying abroad. 

As students across the country begin studying abroad again, our hosts share their insights on how to best set a budget, what to include in your suitcase, the benefits of applying for USAC scholarships, ways to connect with USAC alumni, and more.

Ready to start your study abroad adventure? Learn more about what programs are scheduled to run in 2022, USAC scholarships and budgeting, and chat with a Program Advisor to find out more about your dream program abroad! 

Have an idea for a future episode? Email us at [email protected].
Just want to learn more about study abroad? Email [email protected] for all the details!

Join host Nicole as she chats with Christopher Knight, a USAC Alicante, Spain Alumn, who shares his experience studying abroad as a queer, trans student. Christopher discusses how identity can be viewed in global cultures, primarily Alicante, what his experience was being a queer, trans student abroad, and how language and authenticity played a part in opening doors to his current academic and personal endeavors.

To learn more about studying abroad as an LGBTQ+ student, check out USAC's Equity and Inclusion resources, and explore more student reflections on the USAC blog. 

Thank you for listening to Season 2 of Students Beyond Borders. We will be back in July with Season 3 and even more episodes surrounding all things study abroad. Stay tuned! 

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Just want to learn more about study abroad? Email [email protected] for all the details!

In this special Pride Month episode, host Nicole Duxbury chats with Courtney Bauman, USAC University Relations Coordinator, and Jeremy Doughty, USAC England Resident Director,  about studying abroad as an LGBTQ+ student. 

Courtney and Jeremy share personal stories and keen insights surrounding self-discovery from their international and study abroad experiences, and provide valuable reflections on the impact international education can have on one's authenticity and identity.

For equity and inclusion resources, visit the USAC website and check out the USAC blog for student reflections on studying abroad as a diverse, LGBTQ+ or first-generation student. 

Have an idea for a future episode? Email us at [email protected].
Just want to learn more about study abroad? Email [email protected] for all the details!

In this "Ask Me Anything" episode, hosts Kate and Nicole answer the most frequent, relevant, and popular study abroad questions sourced from social media, study abroad fairs, and virtual events. Ranging from dispelling common study abroad myths, to studying abroad affordably and during the pandemic, learn more about USAC programs, funding options, and how study abroad can work for your major, your schedule, and your pocketbook.

To learn more about USAC program fees, visit the Money Matters section of our website. And,  if you're ready to dig into the total estimated costs of your dream program,  find the interactive budget sheets under the "Program & Deadlines" section of the program you're interested in.

For more stories and study abroad tips, check out USAC's blog and if you've got questions not answered in this episode, contact us at [email protected]. 

Have an idea for a future episode? Email us at [email protected].
Just want to learn more about study abroad? Email [email protected] for all the details!

In this episode, our hosts Kate and Nicole chat with Taylor Doyle about her virtual internship experience. While working for Socialab, Taylor was able to have hands-on experience with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and further her career in social entrepreneurship. Taylor shares the importance of time management, networking, and finding a mentor, and the massive impact these elements can have on your professional career.  Taylor's internship will be taking her to Uruguay, where she will be joining her team in Montevideo and continuing her internship in the Fall of 2021.   

If you are interested in Taylor's work in social entrepreneurship, the United Nations SDGs, or her internship experience, feel free to email her at - [email protected].
 
To learn more about USAC's upcoming programs and deadlines, or if you want to learn more about our Global Perspectives Virtual Internships, then click the links to visit our website.  

Have an idea for a future episode? Email us at [email protected].
Just want to learn more about study abroad? Email [email protected] for all the details!