THE Study Abroad Pod

In this episode, hosts Kate and Nicole chat with USAC Chile and England Alumna Anna Shoultz as she shares her experience studying abroad during the pandemic in Spring 2020 and Spring 2021.

Curious about what it's like to live abroad now? Want to know what to expect? Anna shares her insights on traveling, quarantine, COVID restrictions abroad, and why she pushed forward on her dreams despite the challenges. 

You can also learn more about her London experience in her blog, "London in Lockdown – Studying Abroad During COVID" and her viewpoints on sustainability.

Ready to go abroad? Find upcoming program statuses and deadlines here.  

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Have you always been interested in the Peace Corps? Wonder what it's like to dedicate a couple of years to an international service volunteer opportunity? Want to know what to do after your study abroad program is done?

Join hosts Kate and Nicole as they ask these questions and more to Student Beyond Borders' guests and USAC University Relations Coordinators Kaitie Brown and Courtney Bauman.

Then, learn more about applying, planning, and preparing for the Peace Corps from Laura Pell, Appalachian State University's Assistant Director/Career Coach, College of Arts and Sciences and Peace Corps Prep Program Coordinator.

To learn more about the Peace Corps and current volunteer experiences, visit their website and if you're a student, be sure to talk to your career center on campus for additional information and resources.  

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In this week's episode, join hosts Kate and Nicole as they chat with Megan Sattler, a Global Perspectives Virtual Internship alumna.  Megan, a math major at the University of Arkansas, interned with the Play and Learn Foundation in Accra, Ghana during the summer of 2020.

Find out more about her internship experience, her biggest takeaways and why she recommends students intern with international businesses through USAC's virtual internship program.

Interested in participating in international internships this summer? Check out USAC's Global Perspectives Virtual Internship Program and find out how easy it is to add international experience to your resume!  

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In this episode, hosts Kate and Nicole chat with Adam Melamed, a Cal Poly San Luis Obispo senior and USAC Torino, Italy Alumnus and Ambassador. He shares the lasting impact study abroad had on his life, what he brought back from his time in Torino, and how his experiences abroad led him to create The Pursuit, a podcast geared toward creating inspiring and motivational content aimed at helping young adults lead more fulfilling and purpose-driven lives. 

If you're ready to study abroad in Italy, or any of USAC's 50+ locations, this summer or fall, apply now (deadlines are nearing for upcoming summer sessions). Keep in mind, if you apply for any USAC Specialty Summer program, you will receive a $500 discount per session.

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Join hosts Kate and Nicole in this love-filled episode as they learn how two couples met and fell in love while studying abroad. Hear from Costa Rica Alumns Russ and Melissa Whipple and Italy Alumns Shay and Kurt Hoseley as they share their magical and heartwarming tales of meeting one another during their programs.

Ready for a life-changing experience abroad but not sure where to start? Visit our Virtual Advising Hub to get started! From Feb. 16 to Feb. 19, 2021 we will be hosting a virtual live event and giving away study abroad prizes.  It's time to turn your dream of studying abroad into a reality! 

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Welcome to Season 2 of the Students Beyond Borders Podcast!

In this episode, our new host Kate Armbruster joins host Nicole Duxbury and USAC CEO and President Alyssa Nota in a discussion about study abroad in 2021. Find out what's happening with our in-person programs this year and learn more about USAC's newest Fall 2021 program (Hint: It's a gorgeous, temperate, and historical European port city ideal for exploring by tram, studying near the sea, and features ornate art and architecture).

We're accepting applications now in our programs across the world and are offering a $500 Summer Specialty Program discount to help you get abroad this year. Learn more at usac.edu.

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What does Christmas on the beach, the Chinese New Year and Women's Christmas have in common? Well, USAC's international Resident Directors, naturally! 

Join Nicole and our RDs from Brazil, China, Costa Rica, India and Ireland as they share their holiday celebrations in this second installment of World Holiday Traditions. 

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Where does Nicholas fill shoes with candy? Do you know where peasants first sang a popular European 18th-century song? Where do they celebrate Fiesta de los Reyes and La Festividad de Santo Tomás?  

Join Nicole and USAC's Resident Directors from the Czech Republic, England, Germany, Italy, and Spain as they share their favorite holiday celebrations in this first installment of World Holiday Traditions. 

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Alicante and Prague Alumna Kalista Ganser shares her reflections from her year studying abroad including how she got ahead on her language credits and skills; what it's like immersing in two countries' cultures; the impact of study abroad friendships; and the magic of exploring the Christmas markets in Prague.

For more information on how you can study abroad for 2021, visit usac.edu. 

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USAC Chiang Mai, Thailand Alumna Aminah King joins hosts Sara and Nicole to share her reflections on studying abroad as an underrepresented student. Learn how she got started, the unique challenges she faced abroad as a first-generation, black woman,  and how her experiences opened the door for her to take the leap to live abroad in Ecuador today.

You can find more about Aminah on the USAC blog and can connect with her on Instagram @aminahs_adventure or follow her journey abroad on YouTube at Aminah's Adventures. 

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