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Adelaide University Partnership
Hop off Australia’s beaten path and get to know an affordable, livable city, 10 miles from the coast. Located in the center of the city on a leafy, riverside campus, the university is known for a broad STEM selection. It is consistently highly ranked for computer science, physical sciences, and more, and collaborates with industry…
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How an Introvert Survived Study Abroad
Walking off the plane to see my mom waiting for me in Charlotte, NC made a huge smile wipe across my face.I hadn’t seen her, or any of my other friends and family for 5 months. It felt wonderful to see them, but there was also a biting sadness in the back of my brain,…
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How IFSA Made My Abroad Experience Unforgettable
Cultural immersion, beautiful natural sights, exotic animals (kangaroos!), and breathtaking live entertainment are just a few of the ways I can recap my experience abroad in Sydney, Australia. In addition to the amazing sights and adventures I took part in, I also made some of the closest bonds with people I will never forget. If…
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Home is Where Your Family Is
There is a saying that goes ‘home is where the heart is’. I’ve heard this phrase numerous times, however I never really understood what it meant until I studied abroad. The opportunity to study abroad allows you to learn so much about yourself. You are given the chance to gain independence, discover how strong you…
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Australia Makes Me Feel Beautiful
The other day I rediscovered a journal entry I had written on one particularly happy day in Australia, when I had sat down and thought about how my life was different on this continent than it was back home. I questioned why I was so much happier and stress free in a strange country halfway…
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Monash University (Melbourne) Partnership
Looking for an urban, big-university experience in an easy-going city that adores art and sport? Monash, one of Australia’s Group of Eight, is one of Australia’s largest and most prestigious schools, with more than 6,000 classes on two Melbourne campuses. Ideal for progressive thinkers and known for social consciousness, innovation, and industry connections. Ready for…
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Safety Considerations as a Female Studying Abroad
Many people desire to explore the world, and no one desires to fulfill that instinctive drive to discover more than college students. This may stem from the need for cultivating different perspectives, relaxation, fun, a new chapter, etc. Traveling solo may help women, in particular, gain a sense of personal independence. However, when it comes…
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How to Engage with Your People from a Different World
Before I start off my story, I would like to encourage the readers to read this article to the end for a quick Burmese slang lesson! Studying Abroad When I first went to study abroad in the US, I was one of the only two Burmese students at my college. I was able to communicate…
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How Doing Research Abroad Brought Climate Change into Perspective
In the fall of 2015, I studied abroad in Australia at the University of Queensland, and I would never have thought that I would be given the opportunity to complete a research project at one of the world’s most beautiful places: the Great Barrier Reef.The class that provided me with this opportunity was called Australia’s Marine Environment,…
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Macquarie University Partnership
Founded to spur technological innovation in New South Wales, Macquarie is known for award-winning academics. The university draws students from all over the world to tackle today’s big global issues. Expect the unexpected, from nontraditional classes to unique facilities like an archaeological dig pit, to robotic book retrieval at the library. The green campus has…
