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Intern Abroad: Everything You Need to Know About International Internships
Explore how interning abroad can enhance your professional growth and global perspective. This guide covers the benefits, challenges, and steps to finding the right international internship through IFSA.
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Applying to Internships While Abroad
As a junior, it is expected that I will have an internship the summer before my senior year to prepare for life after college. However, I never anticipated I would be abroad when trying to apply for these jobs. I realized I would need to put in ten times as much effort as I would…
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Everywhere is a Classroom: Learning Through Internships Abroad
Before I moved to Melbourne, I thought of my semester abroad like a hands-on research experience. As an Urban Studies major, I had spent years studying and discussing all aspects of urban life — city governance, urban planning, social inequity, affordability, transportation, design, and so on. Over and over again, critical discourse on how to…
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You Want to Study Abroad—Now What?
Thinking about studying abroad but not sure where to begin? From exploring destinations and finding programs that match your interests to planning your academic schedule, understanding costs, and starting your application, discover six practical steps to help you turn your study abroad goals into an experience that works for you.
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What to Know Before You Study Abroad in Argentina with IFSA
Discover what to expect when you study abroad in Argentina, from academics and cultural traditions to daily life in Buenos Aires. Learn how IFSA can help you explore the country, strengthen your Spanish skills, and make the most out of your experience abroad.
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How Last-Minute Study Abroad Defined My Senior Year
For a long time, I didn’t imagine study abroad as part of my college experience. Breaking my routine, leaving campus, and saying goodbye to friends for a semester made me anxious. My pile of worries grew and eventually I dismissed study abroad as simply not for me. By junior year I was rethinking my decision.…
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10 Common Study Abroad Myths
Think study abroad is too expensive, too difficult to fit into your degree, or out of reach for your major? Explore 10 common study abroad myths and get the facts about cost, academics, career value, program options, and more.
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A Colosseum Internship Anchored My Unforgettable Summer in Rome
As I thought about summer experiences for 2026, I knew I wanted to travel abroad. Most programs advertised themselves as basic study abroad experiences, but I was looking for a truly unique opportunity. After looking into IFSA, I immediately knew this organization was the perfect fit. I discovered that, in addition to classes, there was…
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Study Abroad and Sports: A Path to Connection and Personal Wellbeing
Sports can help you feel more connected, grounded, and involved while studying abroad. Whether you join a campus club, recreational league, local team, or casual activity group, you can build community, stay active, and experience your host culture in a more personal way.
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Thinking About Study Abroad as an Investment in Your Career
Studying abroad can be an investment in your future, helping you build career-ready skills, gain global perspective, and better understand your goals. As you navigate new places, people, and expectations, you can develop real examples of adaptability, communication, independence, and problem-solving that support your next steps.
