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The Inspiration Found Abroad
My motivation was dwindling. The spark and aspiration I entered college with had become a dying flame, hardly reminiscent of its former self. I knew I wanted to work with video production ever since I was a freshman in high school. Hearing peers and classmates say they loved my work meant everything to me, and…
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Introducing the Spring 2023 IFSA Student Marketing Correspondents
January 17, 2023 Meet Our Newest Roving Reporters There’s no one better qualified to share the experiences of students in new lands than the students themselves. That’s why we’re thrilled to introduce you to our 15 Spring 2023 Student Marketing Correspondents. We look forward to hearing from this talented crew as they discover Argentina, Australia,…
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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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Spring 2023 Special Offers
October 19, 2022 IFSA program promotions are open to students planning to study abroad with IFSA for the Spring 2023 term. Win 1 of 5 Tech Upgrades When You Study Computer Science in Prague Here’s your chance to set yourself up for a bright future in the global tech economy. Apply for your spot in…
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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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Introducing the Fall 2022 IFSA Student Marketing Correspondents
July 14, 2022 Meet Our New Roving Reporters There’s no one better qualified to share the experiences of U.S. students in new lands than the students themselves. That’s why we’re thrilled to introduce you to our 14 Fall 2022 Work-to-Study Correspondents. We look forward to hearing from this talented crew as they discover Argentina, Australia,…
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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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Pack for a Semester in One Bag. Here’s How.
You’re studying abroad! For me, my study abroad experience was my first time leaving the country. I had many questions on my mind: how to best travel on a budget, how to deal with homesickness, how to apply for scholarships or insurance abroad, how to get around in a foreign country, and so many more. If you are like me, you may have a similar abundance…
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Taking a Leap of Faith
Downtown Sydney Opera House at Night Ariel WurstaWhile deciding where I wanted to study abroad, I always had a feeling I would want to go to Australia. I go to Muhlenberg College, a small school of 2,200 undergraduate students located 15 minutes from my house. I personally had never left home for longer than 2…
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The IFSA You Belong Here Initiative Update
December 16, 2020 In June, I shared our plan to accelerate our integration of inclusive practices throughout IFSA, which we call the You Belong Here Initiative. We have steadily advanced our organizational commitment to Inclusive Excellence since 2016, yet we see that progress must occur more quickly. The state of our society, where police continue…
