Program Reviews

I had an amazing time on the USAC Lyon program. The people in Lyon were amazing, the USAC staff onsite were so welcoming and kind, as well as being very supportive. The city was beautiful and I plan on going back to continue my studies in the future. The USAC included trips were an amazing experience and provided us with inside looks of the French countryside and places I wouldn’t normally visit if I was traveling alone. We received very good tours and experiences and even got to tour a French chateau. I also had the privilege of teaching English at a local French high school in Lyon as a teaching assistant. It was an amazing experience and I loved it.

I had an incredible experience in Australia. I made so many friends and experienced so much around Australia. The housing made it easy to hang out with friends and meet new people. Also the trip offered to study abroad students in the beginning of our time there was a great way to meet everyone. Academically I took electives which were okay. I did not really like the actual education that Deakin offered. But, for me the experience in Australia was the most important part and I had an amazing time.

Studying abroad at Yonsei University in Seoul was honestly one of the better experiences of my life. My professor was awesome, and the school itself was super nice and welcoming. Exploring Seoul was amazing, there is always something new to see and do, and the food alone made the trip worth it. I also got to meet people from all over the world, which was a cool part of the experience.

If you ever get the chance to study abroad, definitely go for it. It is such an important experience that really helps you grow, and you will come back with memories and that last a lifetime.

Thanks to USAC, I was able to be invited to observe and experience a rich and lively culture in South Korea at Korea University. The program helped me every step of the way to make my time at Korea University a unique and educational one. I was able to witness cultural festivals, enjoy food from all over, and even build lasting friendships with my local students. I also got to study the economy and the impeachment of Ex-President Moon and the presidential re-election! Thank you USAC for helping my dream.

Thanks to USAC, I was able to live with a loving and welcoming host family during my time studying abroad in Alicante. During this time, I not only grew as a Spanish speaker and teacher, but also as a person. USAC helped broaden my world view and I had the opportunity to connect with many like minded and different perspectives during my 4 month stay. If I could go back and do it all over again, I would go through USAC 100% as their advisors and program leaders were very organized and helpful. USAC really knows their stuff when it comes to study abroad!

Based on my experience, the USAC curriculum, while affordable and well-organized, did not provide a strong language challenge. However, this gave me more time to explore Chinese culture and daily life outside the classroom. I also had the opportunity to take extracurricular classes in instruments and archery (paid out-of-pocket), which helped me develop new skills and experiences beyond academics. When I studied abroad, the program had just reopened after being closed for a while due to COVID-19, so I understand there were still areas that needed adjustment. Because it was their first term back, there were fewer field trips than usual. I hope that in the future, the program will offer more excursions and more challenging Chinese language classes. That said, I think USAC did a great job overall, especially in supporting students, addressing any difficulties we faced, and even helping us find information or opportunities when we expressed interest in exploring something new

I absolutely LOVED my time in Verona! I met some of my best friend and had so many amazing experiences. Being in this city was perfect because we were in a great location to be able to travel all around Europe easily. I also love how Verona felt like the perfect middle sized city where you could immerse yourself in the culture, meet all kinds of people, and always have something new to see. The academics were a great mix of challenging, engaging, and rewarding and I feel so lucky to have had this amazing experience!

My experience abroad at Yonsei University was an unforgettable experience. I went during the spring so there was a lot of events that I was able to participate in like the spring festival and other club activities. I made many friendships and memories that I wouldn’t change for the world. Overall, my experience in Korea specifically Yonsei University is something that I will never forget. I was able to learn new things about culture and language as a second generation Korean American and overall grew a deeper connection to my roots.

Going in I did not know anyone and it was my senior year last semester. I was hesitant as this was my first time out of the country and it would be by myself. But before the program started I felt informed and supported to start my journey. I appreciated most how communicative USAC was. I never felt lost and it helped boost my confidence. The program professors were fun and the projects were engaging and fun to do. I never felt like it was busy work and every assignment I completed contributed to what I wanted to do in my career once I was done. Verona was the perfect spot and the USAC program made the experience all the more memorable. I traveled a lot on my own to 12 other countries and experienced things I would never have gotten to if I stayed at my home university. Bi hope everyone gets the chance to go through a USAC program and I cannot recommend them more. Without them, I don’t think I would have had as positive of an experience.

When I started university, I knew I wanted to study abroad. I didn't initially see myself specifically in London, but I found the USAC program really interesting. Either way, I knew I would enjoy studying abroad. During my trip in London, I met friends for life, tried some pretty cool foods that I have continued to talk to even after our trip. I also went to places I would never would have before, including museums, restaurants, and castles! One of my favorites was having a traditional tea party with my friends at a nearby castle.