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August 26, 2021 Studying abroad has been a rite of passage for students for many years, offering a host of benefits and life-changing experiences. An opportunity to study abroad is filled with countless personal benefits—a chance to expand your cultural understanding, hone your foreign language skills, see the world, and share unforgettable moments. And in…

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July 26, 2021 New Approach to Language Learning Benefits Students and Administrators We believe language is the key to a deeper, fuller awareness and understanding of the places you visit and the people you meet. That’s why we’re excited to introduce a new approach to language learning at IFSA that advances linguistic and intercultural competencies.…

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June 30, 2021 Thanks to your feedback, our revamped suite of programs will open Buenos Aires’ unique blend of cosmopolitan life and traditional Latin American culture to even more students, starting in spring 2022. In addition to our longstanding Argentine Universities Program, you’ll find new options for students at various language and academic levels. More…

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June 29, 2021 See what’s new in China! Starting in spring 2022, our Shanghai programs will simplify student choice, increase academic flexibility, and maximize international experience with the following five options: IFSA Study in Shanghai. With no required courses, it’s easy for students to design the semester their way choosing from a broad selection of…

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June 29, 2021 Starting in Spring 2022, students will have more exciting options than ever in this charming Catalan city. With feedback from our partners at various schools, we’ve transformed our Design Thinking, Business, and Liberal Arts program into four great programs that make it easy to find the ideal Mediterranean experience. MORE OPTIONS, MORE…

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June 16, 2021 IFSA board member Jan Kieling is longtime proponent of diversifying study abroad. After 35 years at Berkeley Study Abroad, Jan retired in 2000—only to continue adding valuable insights to the field as an openly gay study abroad professional. Explore her contributions and take advantage of her advice to increase study abroad access…

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May 5, 2021 This month we are delighted to profile one of IFSA’s campus colleagues, Tressi Mehana Turkmany. Tressi serves as the Assistant Director of Study Abroad and Global Education at Scripps College in Claremont, California where she provides guidance and support to students in their study abroad journey. Tressi is also a proud Hawaiian…

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April 16, 2021 We know that studying abroad isn’t a one-size-fits-all experience, and to further our individualized learning approach, IFSA is pleased to offer custom and faculty-led program support to our partners. Together, we can co-create a program that is tailor-made for your students that aligns seamlessly with your institution’s goals and academic plan —…

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March 26, 2021 The ideal timing for studying abroad is different for every student depending on their academic plan and overall goals. If you are taking a break from your studies during college or before graduate school, or if you want to fit studying abroad into your graduate school plans, these IFSA programs are packed…

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March 16, 2021 This past fall, IFSA gathered input from key stakeholders to finalize Global Learning Goals (GLGs) and Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs). Learning goals are “broad statements (macro expectations) about what students will know and be able to do upon completion of a course or program,” (Deardorff 2015:7). Generally, these goals are too broad…

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