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Reflections on "Doing it First"
Understanding the experience of being a first-generation student is difficult; sometimes it seems like all students share the same issues and emotions, and other times it feels like nobody struggles the same way “first-gens” do. Yet, being a first-generation student is truly a unique experience. These students are often highly motivated on their own, and…
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Surviving Sydney: A Guide to IFSA-Butler Orientation
Arriving in Sydney They say nothing can prepare you for your flight to Sydney and trust me they’re right! Unfortunately I was one of the rare cases that was caught in the bad weather hitting the Northeast when I was making my way to Sydney. After 49 hours of lounging in airports, experiencing flight delays…
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Sights and Society: Remembering the History as a Tourist
A perk of studying abroad with IFSA-Butler: the excursions that are included in the cost. Last week, IFSA organized a trip to the Highlands for all the students on the Scotland program—that’s around 100 of us from four cities, on four buses on a four-hour drive. (I don’t know why but four seems to be the magic…
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Feelin’ the Aussie Love
Night is always my reflection and thinking time. And as I sit at Darling Harbor surrounded by my IFSA crew and beautiful scenery I think back on the month that flew by. And though this is unfair to say to my home, I have fallen madly in love with this country. Or at least Sydney.…
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Break the Mold
I’m a lazy introvert. My idea of a good time used to be sitting in my room watching TV. Don’t get me wrong, there are many good things about it, but it felt kind of empty. This habit persisted through my college years, and even into the beginning of my abroad experience. I traveled most…
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Learning Alongside You at NAFSA
May 11, 2022 The IFSA team look forward to connecting in person with you during the NAFSA 2022 Annual Conference & Expo in Denver, May 31-June 3, 2022. Visit the IFSA booth (#1603) to learn about our new programs Schedule a meeting with a member of the IFSA delegation at NAFSA Pick up your Social…
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Launch Your Custom Program the Easy Way
August 22, 2022 Do you have professors who want take learning abroad but aren’t sure where to start? That’s why we created Ready to Go! These quick-turn plans pair popular topics with locations ideal for exploration—like gender studies in Buenos Aires, and sustainability in London. Comprehensive and ready to customizeFrom housing and safety to cultural…
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Culture Shock in Scotland
I chose the University of St Andrews as my study abroad destination because, coming from Bowdoin College with just over 1,800 students, St Andrews would not seem overwhelmingly large. The fact that Scotland is English-speaking and not wildly different from the United States was also a huge plus. And IFSA orientation in Edinburgh, I felt…
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Immigrant Abroad: A Chinese-American in London
Did you know that by 2055, the largest immigrant group in the United States will be from Asia and the Middle East, and will comprise of about 15% of the US population (Source)? My own family immigrated to Atlanta, Georgia from China when I was just five years old. Growing up, I transitioned between various…
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Identity Resources
Embrace your identity abroad Understanding your multifaceted identity while studying abroad is essential for every traveler. At IFSA, our inclusive team is dedicated to supporting you every step of the way. We encourage you to explore the cultural landscape of your host country by reviewing identity resources and engaging in meaningful conversations with your Enrollment Counselor. This preparation will…
