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University of San Diego undergraduate students have the opportunity to live and study in over 30 countries for a year, semester, summer or intersession while earning USD credit offered in over 80 different programs. While abroad, students can participate in research, internships, community service learning, practicums and student teaching. Review this web site to learn more about the international opportunities.

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✨PLANNING YOUR COURSES STRATEGICALLY✨ - Ok everyone, it is registration season. BUT you want to go abroad during your time here at USD. While we have a myriad of study abroad programs with hundreds of courses across them, it’s important to plan strategically. We recommend saving a few core classes for that semester you spend outside of the U.S. to ensure you can take on your normal course load because you planned ahead of time. Take a look at the pre-approved course list for your desired program, see what courses align with the ones you still have to take, then save those for your semester abroad. (And make sure you have backups!) As always, we are here if you have any questions so send us a DM if you need any help! ☺️💖 - @kirstenkuang & @claire_duque looking cold but fabulous during their weekend trip to Copenhagen 💫
Learn how to finance your study abroad experience tomorrow at our Spotlight Series event (10/29) at 1pm PST! Register through the link in bio! 💫 • • • • • Q: What’s something unexpected that happened during your time abroad that you’re grateful for? A: I didn't expect my friends and I to take so many trips to places outside of Florence! We went to Rome, Pisa, San Gimingano, Cinque Terre, Siena, and Barcelona! It was amazing how many trips we were able to take in such a short amount of time. • • • • • 🌟 Ally Cyr 📚 Behavioral Neuroscience 🇮🇹 SYE - Florence, Italy
Study Abroad Returnees • Stories from Abroad • • • • • Q: What was your experience traveling to different countries while studying at the USD Madrid Center? A: Traveling to other countries was so easy while studying abroad in Madrid! The flights were very cheap and it was really easy to meet up with friends who were studying abroad in other places 😊 • • • • • • 🌟 Meg McGregor 📚 Majors in Spanish & International Relations 🇪🇸 Semester - Madrid, Spain
Join us for our Identity and Culture Abroad Spotlight Series event TOMORROW 10/22 at 1pm PST! Link in bio to register! ✨ • • • • • Q: What was it like to be on a ship for four months during your Semester at Sea voyage? A: Being on a ship for four months gave me the opportunity to create life long friendships! Also learn to live in very tight quarters!! • • • • • 🌟 Payton Williams 📚 Major in Marketing 🚢 Semester at Sea
Study Abroad Returnees • Stories from Abroad • • • • • Q: What was your favorite course that you took abroad? A: English Country Homes and Gardens! It was a fascinating architecture course that explored the relation between societies and architectural styles in England. We took trips to different castles and palaces close to Oxford for an up-close experience. We examined poetry and art created to compliment these places. It was truly a charming experience • • • • • 🌟 Faiza Qureshi 📚 Major in Marketing 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Semester - Oxford, England
Study Abroad Returnees • Stories from Abroad • • • • • Q: After being exposed to different European cities during your time abroad, what’s something unique about Prague that we wouldn’t find in another city? A: Prague is unlike any other city I have traveled to. Something truly unique about Prague is its architecture, which tells a story in and of itself. I loved exploring the city because it felt like I was traveling through time. At one moment I would be surrounded by stunning Gothic castles and moments later I could sit at an Art Nouveau styled cafe. Prague has so much to offer and I couldn’t recommend studying abroad there more! • • • • • 🌟 Nicole Kay 📚 Major in International Business 🇨🇿 Semester - Prague, Czech Republic
Sign up to attend our Spotlight Series event tomorrow (10/15) at 1pm PST: Meet the USD Madrid Center! Register through the linktree in bio! 💫 • • • • • Q: What is one essential thing you packed for your trip? A: Something essential I packed for this trip was definitely a portable phone charger so I was able to capture every amazing moment on this trip while also making sure I had access to google maps at all times😂 • • • • • 🌟Madison Orradre 📚 Business Administration 🇮🇹 SYE - Florence, Italy
Thank you to everyone who came out to weekend one of the Lessons from Abroad Conference! Register for weekend two through @lfa_virtual’s link in bio! • • • • • If you’re interested in studying abroad, be sure to attend the Study Abroad 101 tomorrow (10/13) at 1pm PST to learn more! Register through the linktree in our bio! • • • • • 🌟 Haley Kubik 📚 Major in Political Science 🇮🇹 SYE - Florence, Italy
Study Abroad Returnees • Stories from Abroad • • • • • “An important cultural difference between Madrid and the U.S. is transportation. Unlike in the U.S. where it is common for everyone to drive cars, in Madrid public transportation is much more popular. I had to use Madrid’s metro system to get around which was at first a learning curve but once I became acclimated I really enjoyed and even looked forward to using the Metro because it was so efficient and a great way to practice my Spanish with locals!” • • • • • 🌟 Taylor Shaye 📚 Major in Finance 🇪🇸 Semester - Madrid, Spain • • • • • If you’re interested in studying abroad in Madrid for Spring 2021, reach out to Brittany Williams!(bmwilliams@sandiego.edu)
The Lessons from Abroad Conference starts this weekend! Earn 2 passport, compass, or connect points by attending at least one day of the four day conference! Hear from keynote speakers, meet study abroad returnees from all across the nation, and learn about opportunities to go back abroad in the future! Register through @lfa_virtual’s link in bio and we can’t wait to see you there! DM us with any questions! 🌟 • • • • • Missing Paris with @marie.donohue 🇫🇷

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