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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…
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Scholarships
IFSA offers scholarships for students participating in IFSA study abroad programs, with awards ranging from $500 to $2,500. IFSA scholarships help students offset costs associated with studying abroad. More than one in three IFSA applicants receives scholarship or grant funding. There are also many outside scholarships that students can apply for. Explore a curated list…
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Ten Factors to Consider When You Choose Your Study Abroad Destination
Choosing where to study abroad starts with finding the right fit for your academic goals, daily life, budget, interests, and long-term plans. These ten factors can help you compare programs clearly and choose a destination that fits what you want from the experience.
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Eight Ways to Support Sustainable Growth While You Study Abroad in Dublin
Studying abroad in Ireland is an opportunity to establish a deep connection with the country and its people and culture. For this connection to be mutually beneficial, it’s helpful to keep sustainable practices in the back of your mind. Here are some tips to get you started. 1. Buy wool. In Ireland, sheep are raised for a variety of food products, and wool produced by Irish sheep…
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Yes, STEM Students Can Study Abroad: Opportunities, Programs, and Tips
STEM students can study abroad through programs designed to fit structured degree requirements. Explore options like research, internships, and short-term programs that align with your academic and career goals.
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Mental Health and Study Abroad: What to Expect
Studying abroad comes with real emotional and mental health challenges alongside the experience. This guide outlines what to expect, how to recognize common struggles, and how to access support while you’re abroad.
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Ten Steps to Complete Before You Study Abroad
While studying abroad at University of Galway in Ireland, I have had the opportunity to meet so many amazing people and travel to so many amazing places. For me, this is a time to explore different countries and experience different cultures. I was excited to go, but also nervous to be so far from home. So, here are the ten steps I completed before I departed to make study abroad a little…
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Where and Why You Should Study Abroad in Fall
Selecting your location and program are some of the most important decisions you’ll make before you study abroad. But there’s another important factor to consider: when to study abroad? This guide details the benefits of studying abroad during your fall semester and explores some of the top destinations to choose from for fall. Five reasons…
