THE Study Abroad Pod

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 Eur...

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.  Have an idea for a future episode? Email us at podcast@usac.edu. J...

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 T...

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 .  H...

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 an...

International Education Week (IEW), from Nov. 16-20, 2020, is an opportunity to celebrate the benefits of international education worldwide.  Join host Nicole Duxbury and learn what makes international education and studying abroad so impactful and life-changing from USAC alumni and staff. Find out more about IEW and USAC events at https://blog.usac.edu/international-education-week/ . Have an idea...

Two-time USAC alumna Mary Alice Haas shares her remarkable study abroad journey with hosts Sara East and Nicole Duxbury. In this episode, learn how Mary Alice's experiences in South Africa and India connected with her values, academics, and passions and ultimately, led her to a career in international education. To learn more about our programs and what locations are best for you,  visit http...

Whether you’re just starting to explore study abroad or have already applied for a program, it’s never too early to start financially planning for your journey.  This week, hosts Sara East and Nicole Duxbury are back with USAC’s scholarship coordinator, Sonia Meza with tips on how to financially plan for your study abroad. From finding a program that fits your budget to being prepared for unexpect...

How do you pick the perfect study abroad program for you?  On this episode, hosts Sara East and Nicole Duxbury ask USAC alumni to weigh in on what factors they took into consideration when choosing their study abroad program. From considering your budget and academic requirements to picking somewhere you wouldn’t vacation and the type of food you love, there are tips for every student to help dete...

Hosts Sara East and Nicole Duxbury are back with the help of USAC’s Scholarship Coordinator, Sonia Meza, to answer the burning question, “How do you put together a great scholarship application?” Sonia deep dives into the different components of study abroad scholarship applications and how you can make your application stand out from your peers.  Here are just a few key takeaways you’ll find in t...

USAC University Relations Coordinators Rachel Hardison and Kate Armbruster talk study abroad fairs with hosts Sara East and Nicole Duxbury. In this episode, learn more about the best questions to ask at a fair, how to find the information you need to get started studying abroad and find out how you can connect with a USAC representative and your home campus's supporting faculty members. If yo...

USAC CEO and President Dr. Alyssa Nota discusses the future of international education in a COVID-19 world with USAC Marketing Communications professionals, Sara East and Nicole Duxbury. She also shares her experience of studying abroad during a global crisis and how it helped shape and prepare her to lead USAC through the current pandemic. Learn how USAC is creating new, flexible opportunities fo...

USAC Marketing Communications Coordinator, Nicole Duxbury chats with alumna Dalia Vongpanya, a University of Nevada, Reno student, about her experience participating in a virtual internship for a language learning app called Latudio , based out of the Czech Republic.  Learn more about USAC's virtual internship programs: https://usac.edu/study-abroad-programs/global-perspectives/virtual-intern...

USAC Marketing Communications Coordinator, Nicole Duxbury chats with USAC Director of Academic Affairs Kara Bingham and Senior Academic Affairs Coordinator Justus Watt about the new Global Perspectives Program featuring online international courses and internships. Learn more about these programs: https://usac.edu/study-abroad-programs/global-perspectives Have an idea for a future episode? Email u...

Do you dream about living and studying abroad in another country? Thought about it but not sure how to get started or how you're going to pay for it? USAC's Students Beyond Borders podcast will be your gateway to the world where everything study abroad will be delved into.    In this first episode, meet USAC Marketing Communications professionals and hosts, Sara East and Nicole Duxbury,...