You can be a Global Spartans
USC Upstate’s Center for Global Education helps students become Global Spartans through affordable and accessible study abroad and study away programming for all majors.
From Spartanburg to Spain
One Decision Changed Everything
When Auskin Barrera Corral arrived at USC Upstate, studying abroad sounded exciting—but also intimidating. A few semesters later, he found himself living in Spain, navigating a new culture, making friends from around the world, and even watching his favorite soccer team, FC Barcelona, play live. Discover why he calls studying abroad one of the best decisions of his life.
From South Carolina to France
Finding Confidence Abroad
When Genesy Martinez boarded a plane to France, she wasn’t just traveling to a new country—she was stepping into the unknown. Through her semester abroad, she learned to navigate a new culture, embrace independence, and discover confidence she didn’t know she had. See how studying abroad helped her find her footing and a new perspective on life.
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