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Finding STEM-related Opportunities at University College Cork
Due to strict class schedules, you don’t see too many STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) majors studying abroad, the fear of messing up course schedules and not being able to graduate within four years becomes a reality. To find out how it is possible to fit study abroad into your schedule, I spoke with…
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From Aloha to Kia Ora
Long before I set foot in New Zealand, while I was still waiting to hear back from IFSA and conducting preliminary research on the place where I would soon spend five months studying and exploring, I assumed that New Zealand would be very similar to my home in Hawaii. Afterall, how different could this Pacific…
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The Invisible Identity Survival Guide
There’s always a lot on students’ minds when studying abroad, from general worries to specific.I want to keep in touch with family…but will people judge me if my calls home are in Spanish?I’m worried about getting lost…what happens if I have a sensory meltdown?I hope I make friends here… but what if they ask me…
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Why Men Should Study Abroad
Why the U.S. Has a Gender Gap in Study Abroad An article from the Washington Post shows that roughly 300,000 U.S. students study abroad each year and 65% of those students will be women. Many educators have studied and tried to explain the gender gap and have suggested multiple reasons why men are less likely…
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An Athlete Abroad
The light from my computer reflects off of my glasses. My eyes are scanning the page at breakneck speed. Click, click, click, my fingers fly across the keyboard and furiously venture deeper into the virtual realm. Italy, England, Greece, Ireland, Scotland, Poland, and many more countries are listed in my laptop’s history. I need to go to…
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Hakuna Matata
Hakuna Matata Really is a Wonderful Phrase My dad has always said I’m an “old soul,” mostly in reference to my overwhelming need to take responsibility. While it is nice to be counted on, it’s also exhausting– balancing classes, a rugby captaincy, clubs and a social life feels like more than a full-time job, and…
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Waves of Thanksgiving: A Digital Story
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qfIFeD3ydqw Katie D. | Berea College | Queen’s University Belfast Partnership in Ireland | 2011
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Introducing the Spring 2025 IFSA Student Marketing Correspondents
IFSA | Feb. 19, 2025 Meet Our Newest Roving Reporters We’re thrilled to welcome a new group of students to share their stories from abroad during the Spring 2025 term. With words, photos, and the magic of social media, this talented group will take students back home in the U.S. along on their cultural journeys. …
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Czech Republic
Entry requirements Find your program in the chart below to determine which entry requirements apply to you. Learn more about visas and European Travel Information and Authorization (ETIAS) below. EU citizens do not need a visa. Note that as of January 8, 2025, all U.S. passport holders and students from many other countries must have…
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Introducing the Fall 2025 IFSA Student Marketing Correspondents
IFSA | August 20, 2025 Meet Our Newest Content Creators We’re thrilled to welcome a new group of students to share their stories from abroad during the Fall 2025 term. With words, photos, and videos, this talented group will bring our audiences along on their cultural journeys. Follow @IFSAStudyAbroad on social media to take part,…
