In this episode we’re sitting down with Zack Patton, a University of Houston student who turned one study abroad into three — learning Spanish, French, and German along the way. Joined by USAC Resident Directors David Gilland and LuisFernández, Zack reflects on language learning, idiomatic hacks, culture shock, and why fluency isn’t the goal: it’s connection. Have an idea for a future episode? Email us at podcast@usac.edu. Just want to learn more about study abroad? Email studyabroad@usac.edu...
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In this episode we’re sitting down with Zack Patton, a University of Houston student who turned one study abroad into three — learning Spanish, French, and German along the way. Joined by USAC Resident Directors David Gilland and LuisFernández, Zack reflects on language learning, idiomatic hacks, culture shock, and why fluency isn’t the goal: it’s connection. Have an idea for a future episode? Email us at podcast@usac.edu. Just want to learn more about study abroad? Email studyabroad@usac.edu...
Stop stressing: study abroad applications simplified
THE Study Abroad Pod
34 minutes
7 months ago
Stop stressing: study abroad applications simplified
Whether you're anxious about starting to explore your options or you're ready to depart from the gate, this episode will help you feel more confident, informed, and empowered. Three study abroad alumni, KayCee, now an enrollment specialist, Jonathan, an institutional relations officer, and Dominique, an experienced program advisor, will walk you through the steps you’ll take to start your journey, and highlight all the support systems from USAC available to guide you. Have an idea for a...
THE Study Abroad Pod
In this episode we’re sitting down with Zack Patton, a University of Houston student who turned one study abroad into three — learning Spanish, French, and German along the way. Joined by USAC Resident Directors David Gilland and LuisFernández, Zack reflects on language learning, idiomatic hacks, culture shock, and why fluency isn’t the goal: it’s connection. Have an idea for a future episode? Email us at podcast@usac.edu. Just want to learn more about study abroad? Email studyabroad@usac.edu...
