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University of Auckland Partnership
See what it’s like to live in one of the world’s top-rated cities for quality of life with a semester at prestigious University of Auckland, considered the country’s most innovative university. New Zealand’s largest city is known for its beautiful coastal setting and subtropical climate. It’s full of parks, galleries, museums, shopping, and cafés, yet…
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Great IFSA Programs for College Gap Year and Grad Students
March 26, 2021 The ideal timing for studying abroad is different for every student depending on their academic plan and overall goals. If you are taking a break from your studies during college or before graduate school, or if you want to fit studying abroad into your graduate school plans, these IFSA programs are packed…
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U.S. Election: A Perspective from Abroad
This year was my first time voting in a presidential election; it’s the same for many of my U.S. friends studying abroad with me. We couldn’t help but notice how odd it was watching it from across the ocean. Sitting in Scotland, reading BBC and the New York Times, scrolling through Twitter and Facebook, it…
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Reflections of a First-Gen in Buenos Aires
Traveling to another country was never something I thought possible, especially not at this stage in my life. Being from a low-income background, the idea of international travel seemed like an unattainable dream. The expenses associated with it were daunting. For many years, both of my parents lacked proper documentation, which limited our ability to…
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Griffith University Partnership
Adventure-seekers, find your place under the sun on Australia’s fabled Gold Coast at a progressive university with top ranked business (AACSB accredited), criminal justice, tourism, physics, and a prestigious honors college. Art and music majors can hone their skills up the river in friendly, easy-going Brisbane at Queensland College of Art. Your semester includes unforgettable…
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University of Canterbury Partnership
Love the outdoors? Canterbury will steal your heart. Its central South Island location makes it easy to jump off into breathtaking scenery and unlimited outdoor adventure, from rock climbing to snow sports. Established in 1873 by scholars from the University of Oxford and the University of Cambridge, the university is ranked amongst the world’s top…
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Victoria University of Wellington Partnership
Nestled in the hills of this artsy, compact capital city, Victoria University has a vibrant campus with an AACSB-accredited business program and excellent ratings for intensity of high-quality research. Its award-winning Wellington International Leadership Program combines leadership, cross-cultural communication, global connectedness, and sustainability. Before class, grab coffee a local café—Wellington has more per capita than…
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IFSA Buenos Aires Quarter Program: Psychology and Neuroscience
Explore psychology, neuroscience, and more in Argentina, where mental health is viewed without stigma—and there are more psychologists per capita than in any other country. While you dive into fascinating topics, this program—tailored to match the schedule and credit structure of your quarter-system school—makes it easy to experience Latin America’s distinctive culture. Start the day with…
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Internship in Buenos Aires: UAI Research Assistant Sofía Murgian
Meet Sofía Murgian, an IFSA study abroad student from Colorado College, chose to intern at the Universidad Abierta Interamericana (UAI) to continue her training in neuroscience at the CAECIHS, Center for Higher Studies in Human and Health Sciences. Through the IFSA Study in Buenos Aires: Psychology and Neuroscience Program, Sofía worked for four months on…
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The Little Things with Studying Abroad
Before coming to Barcelona, so many people warned me about culture shock. While studying abroad is an invaluable experience full of opportunity, you are also uprooting your entire life to move across the world for three months. As I was told, the stages of culture shock are the honeymoon phase, anxiety, adjustment, and acceptance. Based…
