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Adversity Abroad
We had missed our Oxford stop. My friend from back home and I were too absorbed in our conversations to realize the train had stopped at Oxford and the Oxford passengers had departed; so we were now in the middle of the Oxfordshire countryside on small platform with only the trees and the cool autumn…
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Identity Resources
Embrace your identity abroad Understanding your multifaceted identity while studying abroad is essential for every traveler. At IFSA, our inclusive team is dedicated to supporting you every step of the way. We encourage you to explore the cultural landscape of your host country by reviewing identity resources and engaging in meaningful conversations with your Enrollment Counselor. This preparation will…
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Ready to Go! Proposals
Proposal Templates Ready to Go! programs are two-week program templates expertly crafted by our team to deliver IFSA’s local expertise, meaningful co-curricular activities, and academic and logistical support, all while leaving plenty of room for inserting your institution’s learning objectives and faculty plans. The Ready to Go! templates below make it easy to get started building your…
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Custom Programs
Your vision. Our resources. Create your own unique program for study abroad For more than a decade, IFSA has been working with our partner institutions—more than 500 of them—to create and run customized study-abroad programs that have served thousands of students. Our quality, thoughtfulness, collaboration, and support speak for themselves: many of our partners have…
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Study Abroad Locations
Where Will You Grow? Launch your life changing journey in one of 18 countries and 47 cities. Meet the founders of a Prague startup. Learn under the renowned tutorial system at Oxford or Cambridge. Master more than 1,000 new Mandarin words in Shanghai. Explore Sydney’s longest on-going Aboriginal community. These are just a handful of…
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Biking Through Oxford During Study Abroad
Finding Myself in Motion When I studied abroad in England, every morning in Oxford started the same way: the soft click of my bike wheels, cold air on my hands, and the hum of possibility. It wasn’t just about getting from point A to point B—my bike became my way of exploring, of understanding, of…
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Finding Sports and Building Connection While Studying Abroad
Diving in During Study Abroad One of the most frequently asked questions I heard when I decided to study abroad at University of St Andrews in Scotland was: Why St Andrews? My answer is simple: I wanted to find a place where the town enriched the university experience, a place where I could integrate into…
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Finding Heritage in the Highlands
I felt a deep connection to Scotland before arriving here. My grandfather was extremely proud of our Scottish heritage and made a point to talk about his love for this country and culture as frequently as possible. I was raised in the Presbyterian Church, the roots of which trace back to Scotland. There was even…
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Getting Immersed In A New Community
Growing up in an international family, I always knew I wanted to study abroad in college. I have been fortunate enough to travel throughout my life, mostly going to France and Switzerland to visit my extended family. Both of my parents moved to the United States to study, where they then met each other and…
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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…
