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England & Wales
Accommodations and Accessibility The IFSA team is ready to help you plan for various accommodations you might need abroad. We’re here to support you and help you prepare for a successful study abroad experience. Early planning is key. First, know that options for accommodations vary by country, city, and university. This makes it important to…
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England, Exams, Mental Health, and Me
In England, most classes are assessed by a single exam. That kind of high intensity situation can be very stressful for a neurotypical person; for those with anxiety like me, it can be terrifying. And yet, even knowing this, I chose to study abroad here, and so can you. Part of the reason I chose…
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An Introvert Goes International Studying Abroad in England
I was born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia, where I when to school from preschool to high school. I ended up choosing to attend college in Atlanta as well. I had become accustomed to a familiar and frankly repetitive life. Before studying abroad, I had travelled a good bit and had only been out of…
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Study Abroad in England
Discover England: Where History Meets Innovation. Special Offer: $500 for You—and a Friend! Study abroad is better together. Apply to any IFSA Spring 2027 program in London, England, by October 1, 2026, and you and a friend each get $500 to make most of your journey. Details here. Dive into renowned academics, rich heritage, and…
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So You’ve Chosen to Study in England: A Guide to Picking a Uni
3 Pros to Ditching The “Big City” Life: UK Edition Note to the reader: Picking a studying abroad program is all about personal preference. Every country and city has something unique to offer every individual. I spent a year and a half searching the internet and various leaflets until I decided on IFSA and then Leeds.…
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Black History Month in Northern England
Heritage months are a time for the public to learn, celebrate and focus on various, oftenmarginalized populations within their communities. As a cultural studies major and more importantly, an African American woman, Black HistoryMonth holds a significant place in my heart. In the UK, Black History was launched in the 1980s, not surprisingly in London.…
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Study Abroad in England: The British Marmite Shortage of 2016
Starting Off After telling my friends and family I would be spending the next year of my life studying abroad in York, England, the first words out of their mouth were, “Congratulations!” closely followed by, “You better pack some food because I’ve heard it’s not so good over there….” Although they were almost always joking,…
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Romantic Relationships in England: My Observations
There are many things that no one told me would be different in England: pancakes, apple juice, and lemonade to name a few. However, I didn’t realize how different developing romantic relationships would be. Before deciding to study abroad, I met and started dating an Englishman. This has made my experience here extremely special, and…
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Flooded With Love for England – A Digital Story
“The entire northwest of England is flooded. Trains aren’t running, shops are closed, classes have been canceled, students are being sent home. And all you can do is laugh.”Katie’s last weekend in England was not at all what she expected, and that’s exactly what made it so special. https://www.youtube.com/embed/H86EPfeNcAc?feature=oembed Katie Y. | Marketing student |…
