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The First Step Abroad: Being First-Gen in London
After having both my sister and I, my mother went back to school to obtain her bachelors degree in Accounting and Management. I remember the nights spent doing homework in my father’s four-door sedan while parked at my mother’s university, one of two on the island of Jamaica, waiting for her to complete her classes…
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Parents and Families
What Will Study Abroad Do for My Student? Study abroad has been identified by the National Survey on Student Engagement as a high-impact educational practice with the potential to drive academic and personal success. More than just a travel opportunity, study abroad fosters skills such as critical thinking, intercultural agility and language acquisition. IFSA emphasizes…
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Why Choose IFSA?
Study abroad is a big commitment. We help you make the most of it. That’s our purpose. Why IFSA at a glance Not-for-profit: focused on students, not shareholders Personalized support: respecting each student as an individual Extensive financial support: enhancing access to study abroad High-quality, individualized education: connections to leading institutions plus IFSA-led instruction Inclusive…
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How to Apply
Your Journey Starts Here With so much to think about and do, the prospect of studying abroad can feel overwhelming. But with IFSA, it’s not as hard as it might seem. We’ve broken down the process into a few simple steps. And if you ever have a question or run into an obstacle, we’re here…
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IFSA Career Accelerator
Get a head start on life after college with a supercharged semester abroad What could you do with your degree? Find out in some of Europe’s most fascinating cities. Develop the skills employers seek and the tools you’ll need to make things happen in the workplace and the world — all while you explore a city rooted…
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British Work Culture vs. American Work Culture
Interestingly, despite having the opportunity to travel to eight different countries in Europe, one of my largest culture shocks while abroad was the difference in European work culture, specifically in the UK, versus in the United States. During my time in London, I was a 20-minute walk away from London’s financial center, which is the…
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How My Experiences with Chilean Culture Changed Me
Unpacking My Amazing Experience I’ve thought and reflected on my time studying abroad since returning from Valparaiso, Chile My experience was nothing but learning, experiencing, and understanding — IFSA provided me with so many opportunities to grow as an individual and also with the local community, which is something that I will carry with me for…
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Academics Abroad: It’s Not Better It’s Just Different
Nine hours of total class time throughout an entire week may seem like nothing in comparison to the American system where each class has roughly this amount each week. During my time abroad at the University of Edinburgh, I had exactly that. Nine hours of a class per week. On top of that, all of my…
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IFSA Study in London
Charles Dickens. The Underground. The BBC. The Rolling Stones. London has been a wellspring of innovation for ages, making it an amazing place to expand your thinking and deepen your understanding of the world. IFSA puts it all in reach with an affordable program for students in good academic standing (GPA of 2.0 or higher).…
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IFSA Biosciences Career Accelerator
Explore the possibilities for a bold future in this dynamic sector in the heart of London! With biology, neuroscience, public health, and more classes taught by IFSA plus the option to take a class at Queen Mary, University of London or the University of Westminster, it’s easy to stay on track in your major as…
