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Some Thoughts on the Unexpected Benefits of Traveling Solo
Traveling During the six-week Easter break afforded to me at Oxford, I accomplished some travel. This was about a month and a half’s worth, most of it alone, as I took trains around the South of France and Alpine Austria, did a pilgrimage to Lourdes, and spent a frankly unnecessarily long time in Bordeaux. There’s something to…
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Burren College of Art Partnership
See painting, photography, drawing, or sculpture with a new perspective on the beautiful west coast of Ireland. Make a restored 16th-century castle your home as you learn from international faculty through one-on-one mentoring and a mix of courses in studio art, interdisciplinary studio art, and liberal arts, with an independent studio option. Plus, the program…
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Greek Life and Study Abroad: Why You Should Go for It!
From a Small Sorority to a New School in a Big City Best friends, big/little reveal, bid day, formals, mixers, Greek Week, Executive Board, apparel, philanthropy events… these are some of the best parts of being in a sorority. Leaving these behind for a semester or even a year can be a huge deterrent in…
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Elizabeth Kimber
Start Date June 2024 Interests Running • Español • Tennis “Choosing to study abroad was one of the most valuable decisions I ever made. It gave me an understanding of another way of life and simultaneously prompted me to reflect on my own cultural background.” Education Elizabeth is an undergraduate student at the University of…
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James McGeehan
Start Date May 2024 Interests Irish History • Current Affairs • Golf • Thrift Store Shopping “I chose IFSA to work for IFSA because I want students to enjoy thesame Belfast experience I’ve experienced.” Education James holds an undergraduate degree in history and politics from Queen’s University Belfast. Travel Experience James’ journey has taken him…
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Xiaowen Shen
Start Date February 2024 Interests Foodie • Yoga Lover • Craft Lover “Every opportunity, every learning experience, and every disruptive change is created by yourself. You made your own life-changing story!” Education Xiaowen received her bachelor’s degree from Shanghai Normal University. Travel Experience Xiaowen once brought students to study and live in Cambridge, England for…
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Lenka Wieluns, Ph.D.
Start Date September 2021 Interests Long Walks • Adventuring • Uninterrupted Reading • Family and Motherhood “Having lived abroad since my teenage years, study abroad is in my DNA. I have come to realize that international education can be a powerful accelerator for dealing with the big things in life, would it be facing the…
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Eric Harton
Start Date July 2017 Interests Music Lover • Traveler • Political Junkie • Avid Reader “I am honored to be part of an organization that works to support students in their journey to becoming global citizens.” Education Eric graduated from Morehouse College with a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration. He earned his CPA certification…
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David Hilborn
Biography David Hilborn is a Managing Director for West Monroe Partners, a management consulting firm providing business and technology consulting. David leads the build-out of the firm’s Human Capital consulting business. Prior to this role, Mr. Hilborn served as Senior Partner and U.S. & Canada Leader for Mercer’s Multinational Client Group (MCG). In this role…
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Tamilore Clinton
Start Date October 2024 Interests Writing Poetry • Reading Novels and Essays • Listening to Music • Spending Time with Loved Ones • Creating Pinterest Boards “My aim in life is to live a life full of passion. Studying abroad and traveling has been essential to me doing that because it has encouraged me to hear…
