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IFSA | Dec. 11, 2024 Good news for F-1 visa holders who want to study abroad. On November 26, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services made a “technical correction,” removing concerning policy revisions made in August. The August update had raised serious concerns that international students pursuing college degrees in the United States faced potential restrictions…

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New Faces, New Places: Win Up to $1,500 to Study Abroad IFSA wants to help you grow your community and make exciting new connections by studying abroad this summer or fall.  Summer 2025: Win a $500 flight voucher plus $250 to eat out, experience local theatre and music, and soak up more culture. Twenty packages…

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Heads up! Students and other travelers from the U.S. and many other countries will soon be subject to new border screenings.   In a nutshell, the UK and the EU are establishing separate high-tech authorizations systems that will take effect on different dates. These systems will boost government visibility of short-term visitors (staying for up to…

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IFSA | August 14, 2024 Meet Our Newest Roving Reporters We’re thrilled to welcome a new group of students to share their stories from abroad during the Fall 2024 term. With words, photos, and the magic of social media, this talented group will take students back home in the U.S. along on their cultural journeys.  …

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Updated: June 22, 2024 IFSA strives to build new program offerings and update existing program offerings in anticipation of and reaction to student needs. In addition, our program nomenclature is being updated for ease and consistency. The following lists new program releases, renamed and/or redeveloped programs, and discontinued programs. This information will be updated as…

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Win up to $1,000 to Study Abroad!  Go far. Get further. From amazing excursions and academics to housing and personal guidance, IFSA study abroad programs are jam-packed with value. To help you benefit, we’re giving away oodles of travel and cultural-experience grants. 20, $1,000 Spring Grants Up for Grabs Win one of ten $1,000 flight…

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IFSA | March 25, 2024 Meet Our Newest Roving Reporters We’re thrilled to welcome a new group of students to share their stories from abroad during the Spring 2024 term. With words, photos, and the magic of social media, this talented group will take students back home in the U.S. along on their cultural journeys.  …

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February 26, 2024 Educators and advisors, don’t miss the latest episode of EdUp International podcast! Jennifer Fullick, Ph.D., IFSA Associate Vice President for Health, Safety, and Wellbeing, recently joined host James Shafer for a great conversation about mental health and study abroad, released on Feb. 25, 2024.   Get her insights on why the changing landscapes of…

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Updated: March 28, 2024 Anxiety, depression, and other mental health issues challenge college students on campus and abroad. While many students struggle with managing their mental health, they do not have to do it alone. IFSA and Lehigh University have partnered to launch a collaborative project to investigate the best way forward; identifying needs, evaluating…

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Win Up to $1,000 for Your 2024 Program Ready. Set. Go with IFSA. There are so many reasons to study abroad—and now you have 1,000 more! It’s true. You could win up to $1,000 to make your program more affordable this year. 10 Grants for Summer If summer fits your schedule, great. You could win…

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