To Become More Culturally Competent:
- Learn how other cultures interact with one another.
- Experience new and delicious foods.
- Develop knowledge on different politics, religion, and history.
- Get to know outside perspectives on the US, learn about your country through the eyes of others.
- Gain independence and truly learn how to embrace the unknown!
- Use new forms of transportation, travel as the locals do!
- Participation in local sports or attend national sporting events.
To Explore the World:
- Travel around your new country and visit neighboring countries as well.
- Explore historic monuments that will take your breath away.
- Get lost, explore, and embrace new environments.
To Acquire or Develop a Foreign Language:
"Learning to adjust to another culture was an extremely important skill to learn. I'm happy I got that opportunity"
- USAC Santiago, Chile Fall 2010 Alumni
- Many countries available to students are non – English speaking, presenting the opportunity to learn a new language.
- Learn to ask for directions, shop in local venues and simply express your gratitude to locals in a foreign language.
- Many programs have options for homestays with local families or shared housing with other international students.
- Really advance your foreign language skills by taking courses in that language!
- Participate in conversation hours with students native to where you are studying.