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University of Galway Summer: Ecology
From Aran’s sheer cliffs to Burren karst limestone to the midland’s raised bogs, County Galway has no shortage of unique ecosystems to explore. It’s paradise for students majoring in ecology, environmental science, geography, botany, zoology, natural history, or natural heritage. Your Galway summer includes cultural exploration, too, with time to experience Gaelic traditions, connect with…
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Loving the Irish Language
Dia dhaoibh! An bhfuil an Ghaeilge agaibh? San ollscoil nó ag spaisteoireacht, you’re bound to encounter the Irish language one way or another, and it can come as a bit of a surprise. It’s sometimes a point of confusion; many people outside of Ireland may not even be aware that…
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3 Questions to Help You Pick The Perfect Study Abroad Destination
“Where do you want to go for your study abroad period, Thomas?” The question that my mother, my friends, and my study abroad director asked before I left for Ireland in the spring of 2015. At first I was not sure where I wanted to go, but I knew I wanted to study in Ireland.…
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Introducing the Fall 2024 IFSA Student Marketing Correspondents
IFSA | August 14, 2024 Meet Our Newest Roving Reporters We’re thrilled to welcome a new group of students to share their stories from abroad during the Fall 2024 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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Celiac Disease Abroad
One of the best parts of traveling anywhere is tasting new flavors of local food and drink. Our human need to eat and gather around meals manifests in diverse, beautiful and interesting ways all over the globe. Yet while the connections gained around cooking and sharing meals are vital aspects of a cultural experience, they…
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Carry It With You: Perspectives on Navigating Goodbyes
Throughout my life I have been fascinated by the challenge of leaving. It seems that to be human is to try to cope with the farewells and adjustments that accompany change, but we all do this differently. As a former nomad, I used to pride myself on my ability to sacrifice discomfort and unfamiliarity for…
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Studying Abroad in a Small Program – What’s it Like?
My Study Abroad Experience I studied abroad in Belfast, Northern Ireland during the spring 2016 semester. I thoroughly enjoyed getting to know the Northern Irish culture and history, while focusing on academic subjects that sparked my interest. I was able to take a class relevant to my major, Mathematical Statistics, as well as a course…
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Educator Events
Build Your Expertise Register to attend an upcoming webinar designed especially for international education professionals or watch a recording of a past webinar you may have missed. All events are 60 minutes or less. Upcoming Webinars NAFSA Region XII Lunch & Learn Series: Mental Health Trends AbroadWednesday, Oct. 16, 20243 p.m. Eastern | 12 p.m. Pacific…
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University College Dublin Summer Internships
Your Dublin summer combines professional work experience with business-focused education, in a city known for international business and tech. Whether you explore IT or PR, you’ll gain skills employers will notice under the guidance of University College Dublin faculty and gain credits with business-focused classes. There’s also plenty of time to take advantage of the…
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Public Transportation: Your New Best Friend in Ireland and Beyond
Intercity buses: Crowded, right? And noisy, and dirty, and downright strange sometimes?Wrong.Dear hesitant American student:I’ve been where you are, I promise: anxiously looking up tour buses, figuring out where you can go from your host city, and weighing it against costs of groceries and mail home, and everything else. I know it’s easy to see…
