Program Reviews

I had the best experience studying abroad in South Korea! USAC provided me with all the materials I needed in order to successfully complete this journey. I'm so happy I used their program and was able to have an experience of a lifetime! I'm really grateful for USAC and all the resources they provided to help prepare me for my study abroad experience. The program at Yonsei was so welcoming and I had the best time this past Spring semester studying there. Thank you to USAC for giving me the opportunity to study abroad.

As cliche as this may sound, I truly had the best time of my entire life while I was abroad in Seoul, South Korea. Everyday truly felt like a movie. There was always something new to look forward to and come to think of it, there seemed to never have been a dull moment during my time abroad. I was able to travel and experience many new things for the first time in the entire 4 months that I was there than I have ever experienced during my 21 years of living in my home country. I will miss the students, professors, faculty, community, and my friends that I made through the USAC program. We all got super close and because of them, I was able to discover many new sides of myself that I didn't know existed. Not only that but being part of a new culture and integrating within that society really gave me a new perspective on life. I learned so much from this experience that and I hope everyone is able to have the same opportunity that I had at least once in their lifetime.

Going to Costa Rica was the highlight of my college experience. I widened my world view and realized that you have to experience a way of life before you fully understand it. This program enhanced my Spanish speaking skills, gave me ample opportunities for growth, and taught me about myself and the world around me d me. I felt blessed to have a host family because I wouldn’t have talked to many Costa Rican people otherwise. My experiences with traveling and classes had ups and downs, but was amazing!

I truly cannot recommend studying abroad to Reggio Emilia enough. I loved the small town charm, and I felt that I got to be more fully immersed in the Italian culture than I would have been had I studied abroad in a major city, like Florence or Rome. I was also really glad that I was a little bit forced to learn the Italian language to get by. The location of Reggio was also great, being close to both Bologna and Milan, and it was very easy to travel to other parts of Europe from there. My classes were relevant to my major and challenging, and I was very lucky to have wonderful resident advisors there to help me with anything I needed.

I was excited to participate in this study abroad program in China. Overall, the session was awesome, especially the food and the environment. All of my Chinese professors were so knowledgeable in their areas of subject. But, a huge thanks to my residence director, Jessica Wong, who was so amazing and so helpful whenever I needed her. I have made some great friends and great memories. It has been my dream to be able to attend a Chinese university, and thanks to USAC for this wonderful opportunity. For anyone who is thinking about going, don't hesitate! You won't regret it :)

Studying abroad was the best decision I ever made, and part of the reason my experience was so great was because of the program I chose to travel with - USAC. Before my semester abroad, deadlines for paperwork were easy to follow, and someone always responded to my numerous emails in a very timely manner. I felt prepared with the amount of information given beforehand about what to expect. Most importantly, the two directors who led us in Heredia are PERFECT for their job. Extremely organized, open, fun, and supportive.

Studying abroad in Chile was an incredible experience for so many reasons. The city is expansive, with plenty of things to see and do. However, I would say visiting the north and south is a must-do because you will see things unlike anywhere else in the world, especially the US, in my opinion. The nature is phenomenal and a good chance to break away from city life, which will be most of what you'll experience since the campus is in the middle of the city. I recommend going into the experience expecting it to be challenging because, obviously, if you don't speak Spanish, there are going to be moments of frustration. My one regret is not meeting enough Chileans because it's just a good opportunity to learn about the culture but also to practice your Spanish. Also, I believe the people really make the experience so much better. Whether that's the other people in your study abroad group or Chileans you befriend on the way, getting to experience the country with others made the experience incredible. There's so much more I can say, but overall expect to be pushed out of your comfort zone, because honestly, that's when you have the best experiences.

It was a very important time for me to learn more about myself. I got to learn many things and meet new people. It was one of the most exciting and rewarding experiences of my life. Every day felt like an adventure, whether it was exploring the streets, trying new foods, or meeting people from around the world. The mix of learning, travel, and cultural immersion made even the smallest moments like ordering coffee in the local café or taking the wrong train memorable. It wasn’t just school in a different place; it was some of the best memories that I’ll never forget.

I loved the USAC Program Alicante. I was there from January - May 2025. I chose Spain because I wanted the classic European study abroad experience and I chose Spain because I wanted to work on my Spanish. I stayed with a host family that was super kind and made great food and was located close to the city center of Alicante, and about a 20 minute walk to the beach. The classes were very interesting and had good professors but a very manageable amount of homework. It was really nice to not have classes on Fridays. Alicante is a beautiful city on the Mediterranean and as a mid size Spanish city, it has everything you need and more, but isn't too overwhelming. The program director from USAC was very kind, friendly, and helpful. I would highly recommend this program! I would recommend looking up Youtube videos of Alicante to see what the city looks like. It also has a nice airport with a good amount of flights.

My time in Verona was the greatest time. I have traveled to other countries and within Italy. I have met new people that became my friends of a lifetime. Building connections with the community of Verona and the staff of USAC. I have definitely grew more as a person which was my goal. I have always wanted to study abroad when I was younger and I did it! You should definitely go when you have the chance. I definitely feel safe in Verona especially walking around at night but I would bring friends of course.