Search results for: “ireland”
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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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Scholarships, Grants, and Financial Aid
We do more to put study abroad within reach. IFSA is deeply committed to making study abroad accessible to as many students as possible. We believe that cost should never be a barrier: that’s why we offer financial support to a larger proportion of IFSA students than any other organization. That concept of inclusive excellence—embracing…
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Jasmine Di Diego
Start Date August 2023 Interests Hapa • Queer • Avid Bookworm • Community Creative “I traveled in Europe while the vote on Brexit was passed and personally saw the toll and reactions from this historical event. I am so excited for students to experience history in the making as they travel, just as I did.”…
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James McGeehan
Start Date May 2024 Interests Irish History • Current Affairs • Golf • Thrift Store Shopping “I chose IFSA to work for IFSA because I want students to enjoy thesame Belfast experience I’ve experienced.” Education James holds an undergraduate degree in history and politics from Queen’s University Belfast. Travel Experience James’ journey has taken him…
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Srijaa Kundu
Start Date January 2025 Interests Dancer • Choreographer • Facilitator • Enthnochoreologist “As a dancer and researcher, I have experienced firsthand how transformative international education can be. I hope to support others in navigating their own journeys—embracing new cultures, building connections, and finding a sense of belonging in unfamiliar places.” Education Srijaa holds a master’s…
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Natalie Wiertel
Start Date February 2025 Interests Sailing • Fantasy Literature • Asian Cuisine • International Cruising • Sci-Fi Movies • Long Walks • Mejkuns “I’ve always had a passion for education and traveling; the IFSA student experience combines both. I hope to contribute to the students’ journey and academic development, helping them succeed and be their…
