Search results for: “australia”
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University of Oxford, Lady Margaret Hall Summer
Revel in a new academic experience at one of the world’s most renowned universities. Learning gets personal at Oxford, with the famed tutorial system and small class sizes, seasoned faculty, and a focus on rigorous discussion and critical thinking. Psychology, Creative Writing, Artificial Intelligence – the Lady Margaret Hall summer program offers a range of…
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Educator Events
Build Your Expertise Register to attend an upcoming webinar designed especially for international education professionals or watch a recording of a past webinar you may have missed. All events are 60 minutes or less. Upcoming Webinars There are no webinars for educators scheduled to take place in next few weeks. Be on the lookout for…
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IFSA January in Rome
Mild temps are ideal for exploring Rome’s magnificent treasures and considering how they reflect 2,000+ years of Italian history. Fill an elective or requirement as you examine the role of art in politics and investigate the ways various people and groups have used literature, cinema, architecture, and visual arts for influence. Learning comes to life…
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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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Re-entry and Re-definition
Here’s something we all should talk about: re-entry. Something that seems so casual, so normal; going back to the way you were before you went abroad as if nothing had changed… Except, everything has changed. I remember sarcastically discussing the re-entry slide on a presentation at my abroad organization’s farewell dinner. Why would we talk…
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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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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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Special Mobility Series: Study Abroad Work Begins Even Before the First Plane Ride
One might imagine that you have less work cut out for you on a well-established study abroad program like IFSA-Butler than if you were planning it all on your own. And that’s probably true for most students—but I wasn’t expecting the challenges I encountered before even leaving American soil in my wheelchair. From classes to visas to…
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Special Mobility Series: Aussies Might Speak English, but their Uni is Like a Foreign Language
I’ve struggled with academics as much as the next 21-year-old college student. This involves jumping between “I love this class—I’m glad I chose this path” and “I wonder what would happen if I just dropped out right now,” hopefully landing closer to the former. However, there are always a few added difficulties to deal with…
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Special Mobility Series: Why it’s Okay that Moving and Making Friends Never Gets Easier
Unlike most students, the decision to go abroad was chosen for me; Susquehanna University is one of a handful of schools in the United States that require every student to have some sort of study away experience. I did, however, get to choose where and for how long, and figured I should get out of…
