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Taking the Time to Safely Explore Your Local Area
When we talk about study abroad, all too often we describe the 10 different places visited during our time away from the USA. It is true that having the opportunity to travel to so many interesting places is extremely rewarding and allows for personal growth. However, we often overlook the connection with our local area…
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4 Reasons You Should Do an Internship Abroad
It’s 6:30 AM and my alarm goes off.By 7:30, I’m out the door and headed to the train station. I catch the train and then make it to the ferry, my new favorite form of transportation. As I cross Sydney Harbour, I sip my tea and catch a glimpse of the Opera House passing me…
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My Immersion Story: Finding Community Abroad
“Not only did finding a community help my mental health, it showed me a way of life I’m happiest living — I fell in love with my friends, I fell in love with the city and I fell in love with my time abroad [in Melbourne].” Paige Santelli is a Biology, Anthropology & Public Policy major at…
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How to Avoid Dairy (And Other Allergens) While Abroad
As someone who can’t eat dairy, I worried about how this would affect my study abroad experience. I did not know how much control I would have over what I was eating. However, I found that during my my dietary restriction did not hold me back and I want to share some of the ways…
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In A World of Possibilities, Why IFSA?
Choosing IFSA: Why the Program Was Right for Me When it came time for me to choose how and where I wanted to study abroad, the possibilities were quite literally endless. My university allows students to study via a “Duke-In” program, an approved program, or you can petition for a specific program. The infinite options…
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Coding Languages Are Standard, STEM Classes Are Not
Preparing to Take STEM Classes Abroad I always knew I was interested in studying abroad after seeing my the wonderful experiences my sister and cousins had in various places around the world. When the anticipation of declaring a major began to loom during my sophomore year, I realized I had to start seriously considering how…
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Tips for Navigating Study Abroad as an Introvert
When I told people I was planning on studying abroad, one of the things I heard most often was, “You’re going to have an amazing time! You’ll make friends for life!” Although it was nice to hear people say this, I also found myself feeling stressed out about the prospect of making “friends for life”…
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Learning How to Swim in Troubled Waters
Life is truly unpredictable. You never know what’s going to happen, when it’ll happen, or where you’ll end up. In some cases, this means being granted some of the best blessings in life; exploring countries you never thought you’d ever see. In other cases, this means dealing with hardships that derail you from everything you…
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Studying at Prague College Through the Eyes of IFSA Students
On February 2, 2020, I boarded a plane to Prague with one suitcase and very little knowledge of the city that I was about to live in. I had been told numerous times that Prague was a beautiful city, and that was enough to convince me to study abroad there. Upon arrival, I quickly discovered…
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Pack for a Semester in One Bag. Here’s How.
You’re studying abroad! For me, my study abroad experience was my first time leaving the country. I had many questions on my mind: how to best travel on a budget, how to deal with homesickness, how to apply for scholarships or insurance abroad, how to get around in a foreign country, and so many more. If you are like me, you may have a similar abundance…
