Search results for: “australia”
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IFSA Summer in Buenos Aires
Get to know the sights, sounds, tastes, and history that make Buenos Aires a distinctively colorful and lively Argentine city. Whether you prefer class in English or Spanish, you’ll find intriguing options designed to help you explore and understand the porteño way of life. Catapult your strong Spanish skills forward with an intensive language class.…
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IFSA Summer in Mexico
One of the Yucatán’s most charming cities, Mérida basks in 300 days of sunshine a year. Full of Mayan and Spanish influences, it’s a fascinating place to explore cultural hallmarks as you flex your academic muscles. One of the urgent needs of Mexico, as well as the world as a whole, is to conserve natural…
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IFSA Summer in Prague
Take advantage of summer to build valuable skills for developing web applications or engaging customers through digital marketing in a captivating city with a jumping tech scene. As you gain knowledge and credits, you’ll wonder at some of Europe’s most distinctive architecture—and the unique social and political forces that shaped it. Plus, venture into the…
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IFSA Summer in Rome
See what defines the Mediterranean lifestyle as you explore Italy’s capital city, brimming with culinary treats, unforgettable museums, and haunting ruins. With treasures that attract throngs of visitors, Rome is an ideal place to explore eco-friendly, culturally sensitive practices with an eye toward preservation and sustainability. Rome is also the perfect setting to understand and…
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IFSA Summer in Shanghai
Choose your ideal Shanghai summer. With eight levels of Chinese language instruction, it’s easy to find the perfect fit your skills. Designed for rapid improvement, our language classes include plenty of time to get out of the classroom and practice both with peers and around the city. Passionate about sustainability? Shanghai’s rapid development provides plenty…
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University of Galway Summer: Ecology
From Aran’s sheer cliffs to Burren karst limestone to the midland’s raised bogs, County Galway has no shortage of unique ecosystems to explore. It’s paradise for students majoring in ecology, environmental science, geography, botany, zoology, natural history, or natural heritage. Your Galway summer includes cultural exploration, too, with time to experience Gaelic traditions, connect with…
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University of Galway Summer: Irish Studies
The small coastal city of Galway—often called the cultural heart of the country—is an ideal place to immerse yourself in Irish theater, language, literature, and sport. Take two classes on the university’s beautiful campus, hugged by the Corrib River and close to the city center. You’ll also have plenty of opportunities to connect with locals…
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3 First and Lasting Impressions of Sydney
First impressions are everything. Whether they end up being right or wrong, they help us size-up our surroundings. When I first arrived to Sydney, Australia, my mind spat out a plethora of thoughts and emotions. After processing that I had just completed the longest travel adventure of my life, I started to form my initial…
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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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This is Not a Vacation
The moment I touched down in Sydney I was overcome with emotion. To this day I struggle to describe how exactly I felt while I was there. The closest that I can get is that I felt utterly and undeniably like I had somehow returned home. This place, this bustling metropolitan city, 10,000 miles away…
