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HBCU Grants for Career-Focused Study Abroad
IFSA GLOBAL LEADERSHIP & CAREER CONSORTIUM Study Abroad in 2026 with a Grant of Up to $5,000 Join a unique HBCU community in any of three global cities and launch career success with special grants for a new kind of study-abroad experience. $5,000 for students at public HBCUs If your tuition is under $15,000 per…
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Trinity College Dublin Partnership
As a Trinity student, you’ll be part of a vibrant, bustling campus in the heart of Dublin, with access to world-class faculty and opportunities for engaging learning experiences—even within a large university setting. You’ll also find unique electives like Creativity and Technology, Energy in the 21st Century, and the Psychology of the Climate Crisis, all…
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Finding Comfort During My First Week: Study Abroad in Argentina
As a first-generation student, I am familiar with the crossroad of staying within the comfort of home and diving into the unknown. About three years ago, I moved from Texas to Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania, for college. It was an equally exhilarating and daunting opportunity. As I was deciding whether to study abroad, I found myself…
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Mañanas Con Gumer
Living in Lima, Peru for the fall of 2019, I stayed with a host family – la familia Saco-Vertiz – in the district of Miraflores. Living in the apartment were Maritza (my madre anfitriona), her brother Miguel, her adult son Alejandro, and Gumer, their cocinera, who felt much more like another member of the family. Huevos Revueltos In the…
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Alejandra Aguila
Start Date July 2024 Interests Creative • First-Gen Student • Dog Lover “I came into college not knowing if I wanted to study abroad. I knew I wanted to take advantage of being independent and try new things. IFSA allowed me to visit another continent and such a wonderful place to make unforgettable memories!” Education…
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Brittany Brooks
Start Date November 2022 Interests Educator • Language Learner • Music Lover • Ocean Obsessed • Cat Mom “Students who step outside of their comfort zone to immerse themselves in new cultures gain benefits that last a lifetime. My experiences in international education have made me a better global citizen, and I am thrilled to…
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Karolyn Gore
Start Date January 2019 Interests Toddler Mom • Foodie • Avid Reader • Board Game Player “I was 10 years old when I met someone from another country for the first time —and that sparked an obsession with learning about other cultures, languages, and countries that hasn’t gone away. While the internet is amazing at…
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Sandy Fagan
Start Date April 2023 Interests Traveling • Snow Skiing • Water Skiing • Reading • Global News “I worked as the operations manager for Australian program at IFSA from 2002 through 2008. I have such fond memories of facilitating study abroad experiences for students, that I have come back for more. Traveling and living abroad…
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Sean Campbell
Start Date January 2023 Interests Avid Gardener • Aspiring Locavore • Melomaniac • Travel Enthusiast • Dad-Joke Connoisseur “International education provides opportunities for the learner to grow in personal and profound ways. I am passionate about breaking down barriers to make these opportunities available to all people.” Education Sean earned a bachelor’s degree in music…
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Kevin Cañas
Start Date November 2022 Interests Volleyball Spiker • Language Learner • Superhero Fanatic • Movie Lover • Internationally Curious “Exploring cultures and societies outside of our own is pivotal to nurturing the curiosity of a learner. I am excited to join IFSA’s commitment to intercultural agility and enduring impact as it fosters international experiences that…
