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Budgeting and Reckless Spending Abroad
I’m used to international currency exchange rates, US dollars to the Nepali Rupee, 1$= Rs106. In England, I expected more of the same: £1= 1.44$ = Rs153. At the airport I withdrew 200 pounds, or 288 dollars, or 30,700 rupees, confident that I wouldn’t need to make another cash withdrawal for a long time. 30,700 rupees in…
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IFSA Adventure Weekend: Adrenaline in the Mountains
Let me preface this article by saying that I’m not the adventurous type. I’m not even athletic. I reserve the deepest loathing for PE classes and gym shorts, and the most intense game I’ve played recently has been chess. That being said, two weeks ago, I strapped myself to a steel cable and scaled a…
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The Road to Becoming a True Fan
I was walking next to hundreds of fans when I noticed the ‘White Hart Lane’ sign and realized just how privileged I was to be part of that game. When I went abroad to London, I told myself that I had to go out and engage in British cultural activities. In case you are wondering,…
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Cemented Memories
London has a smell. I’ve heard people say that places have certain smells, and I’ve heard that smells are a catalyst of remembering. But, you wouldn’t know that London had a smell until you left it, and then came back.Upon arrival in London for my six months abroad, I was in no way thinking about…
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Study Abroad in Wales
Where castles are commonplace Study abroad and get to know a proud, rugged UK country with a language all its own. People have dwelled in Wales for some 29,000 years, and with legends and castles galore, no wonder it’s a historian’s dream. History aside, England’s westward neighbor also has plenty to explore, including 1,680 miles…
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IFSA-Designed Study Abroad Programs
Choosing your program: IFSA-Designed or IFSA Partnership? IFSA gives you two distinct options for study abroad: IFSA Partnership Programs—provided in conjunction with the many universities we work with—or IFSA-Designed Programs, which include IFSA Study Programs and IFSA Career Accelerator Programs. Experience high-quality and affordable study abroad with IFSA-Designed Programs. Save thousands while enjoying small classes,…
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Special Offers for Summer & Fall 2025 Programs
New Faces, New Spaces: 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 theater and music, and soak up more culture. Twenty packages…
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Weekend in Liverpool
IFSA London organized an overnight Liverpool trip for us in the past weekend. During the trip, we were given a bus tour around the city, which was guided by a very interesting lady and accompanied by a couple of The Beatles’ songs. We also ate at the stunning Philharmonic Dining Rooms known for its mosaic floors.…
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Brushstrokes Across Borders
Tristen Tate provides highlights of her first time traveling abroad and studying at SOAS, University of London with IFSA. She discusses how her arts classes, gallery visits, other European travels, as well as street art, helped to make her experience reflective and memorable. https://youtu.be/dRyqWQZ9sko Tristen T. | Claremont McKenna College | SOAS, University of London…
