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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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IFSA Extracurricular Sustainability Certificate
In select Ireland locations, you can pursue an IFSA Extracurricular Sustainability Certificate: an experiential opportunity for students interested in sustainability, biodiversity, and the social impact of environmental health. This certificate does not involve a class. It’s a chance to go behind the scenes with Dublin-area organizations that are making a difference, explore the sustainability practices…
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Directed Research
With IFSA, your options include directed research alongside faculty from partner universities and IFSA-Designed programs that combine academic learning with hands-on, real-world experience in global settings. Picture yourself investigating how music intersects with behavioral therapy in Argentina, exploring health care on a Sri Lankan tea plantation, or tackling an engineering challenge in Dublin. With IFSA,…
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What’s It Like to Study Abroad at a Top University?
What’s it really like to study abroad at a world-renowned university? Explore the academic challenge, new perspectives, and opportunities that come with studying at top institutions like Oxford, Cambridge, Edinburgh, Melbourne, and more.
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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…
