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Ten Must-See Places on Australia’s East Coast
During my semester abroad in Sydney, I traveled to many places near the city and in New South Wales, and quickly I learned that the East Coast of Australia has many extraordinary places to visit. While I could easily name more than ten highlights, these stood out to me and my study abroad friends. From…
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How to Explore yourself by Going Camping in Australia
I went camping during my study abroad program at University of Sydney in Australia. This camping trip was to the Basin campground in Ku-Ring-Gai National Park arranged by the Myanmar Cultural Society from the university. It was during the mid-semester break, and the camping trip was both affordable and enjoyable. Plus, it was not very far from the city…
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(En)roll with the Punches: A Guide to Australian Academia
I’m a worrier. If you haven’t noticed based on my previous posts, “stress” is practically my middle name. In the weeks before leaving for the University of Melbourne I freaked out—as I usually do—about almost everything. Funnily enough, though, the one thing that didn’t worry me was the actual “study” part of studying abroad. All my life I’ve been the kid who enjoys…
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5 Misconceptions About Studying in Australia
When you hear “Australia,” what’s the first thing that springs to mind? For some, it’d be kangaroos, koalas, or any number of horrifying creepy-crawlies. Others would say “shrimp* on the barbie” or Vegemite. A few others might mention the iconic Sydney Opera House. But the true Australia is so much more than these standard stereotypes. Still, whenever I’d tell someone that…
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There’s More to Life in Australia than the Beach
These past few weeks in Sydney have gone by so fast. So fast that I occasionally have to stop, catch my breath and pinch myself because it still hasn’t dawned on me that I’ve actually made it to the other side of the world. My second week of classes are officially over and I’ve had…
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Interning in Australia – A Digital Story
“Going abroad didn’t keep me from excelling. It gave me adventure and opportunities all in one. Don’t let your fears hold you back, because if you do you will be missing out on the most amazing opportunity of all: really living.” https://www.youtube.com/embed/zishdt5IaZw?feature=oembed Julie H. | Columbia University | University of Sydney Partnership in Australia | 2014
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An Open Thank You Letter to Australia
Dear Australia,I want to sincerely thank you for the past four and a half months. You have changed me.I wasn’t quite sure what I was signing up for when I agreed to study half way across the world. Hearing everyone else’s stories, those who braved the experience before me, made study abroad sound like an…
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Study Abroad and Sports: A Path to Connection and Personal Wellbeing
Sports can help you feel more connected, grounded, and involved while studying abroad. Whether you join a campus club, recreational league, local team, or casual activity group, you can build community, stay active, and experience your host culture in a more personal way.
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Scholarships
IFSA offers scholarships for students participating in IFSA study abroad programs, with awards ranging from $500 to $2,500. IFSA scholarships help students offset costs associated with studying abroad. More than one in three IFSA applicants receives scholarship or grant funding. There are also many outside scholarships that students can apply for. Explore a curated list…
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IFSA “Bring a Friend” Grant Promotion — Terms and Conditions
YOU HAVE NOT RECEIVED ANY GRANT. THIS PROMOTION (“PROMOTION”) IS NOT EXCLUSIVE TO YOU. To participate in this Promotion and be considered for the Grant, you must fully apply to, be accepted into, pay program fees for, and physically commence an eligible IFSA January 2027 program. THE GRANT IS CONDITIONAL UPON ENROLLMENT AND ACTIVE PARTICIPATION…
