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Hip Hip Hurrah! How Ireland Taught Me How To Be Silly
It was the end of our first Netball match. We were panting and tired, trying to catch our breath and smelling foul. We stumbled over to benches, grinning in spite of our fatigue. All our practice and training over the last few weeks had paid off: we had played hard on the court and won…
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Short-Term Study Overseas: The Best Way for Australian University Students to Go Abroad
Make the most of your university break with a short-term overseas study program. Explore new cultures, earn academic credit, build career-ready skills, and get support from IFSA along the way.
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2027 January & Spring Programs: Applications Closing Soon
IFSA | September 9, 2026 Dreaming of studying abroad but wondering if you’ve missed the deadline to apply? Good news—there’s still time to apply! IFSA is accepting applications for January, Winter, and Spring 2027 programs, with opportunities to immerse yourself in a new culture and take specialized courses abroad. Applications are also open for IFSA’s…
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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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How to Adjust to a New Culture While Studying Abroad: Tips for U.S. Students
Learn practical ways to prepare, navigate academic and communication differences, build routines and connections, understand how identity may be perceived abroad, and become more comfortable participating in your host community.
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University Dormitories/Residence Halls
A small number of the universities we partner with offer university housing in dorms or residence halls, which can make it easier to connect with other students and feel like a part of university life. Details about study abroad dorms Dorms—also known as residence halls—are most common in the UK, Ireland, Australia, and New Zealand.…
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Housing Abroad
All You Need to Know About Your Home Away from Home The place you call home while you study abroad has a big impact on your international experience. That’s why our IFSA team puts extra care and attention into where our students live. What makes our approach stand out?Guaranteed housing. No matter which program you…
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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.
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Financial Aid & Paying for Study Abroad
Many students can use existing financial aid to help pay for their study abroad experience. This can include federal financial aid programs as well as certain benefits available to veterans and their dependents. While IFSA does not process financial aid directly, we work with students and their college or university to help apply eligible aid…
