THE Study Abroad Pod
Will you meet new people to call friends, learn new skills to spice up your resume, and see the world through different eyes if you study abroad? Yes! Let's talk about it!
Subscribe to THE Study Abroad Pod to learn all the tips for having one of the greatest life-changing and cross-cultural adventures of your life. University Studies Abroad Consortium (USAC) is a nonprofit that hopes to make an international education accessible to all students. Listen for advice from our U.S. and international staff about choosing the right program, classes, and excursions for you!
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THE Study Abroad Pod
Lost my luggage and found my future in Uruguay
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Allison B., a University of Iowa student, shares how a stressful start in Montevideo turned into a defining experience. Hosted by Kiana Raiford, USAC’s Institutional Relations project coordinator, this episode explores host family life, gaining confidence in Spanish, and how study abroad helped Allison find her voice. Studying abroad shaped her path toward advocacy work in immigration, human rights, and Latin America.
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