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IFSA Career Accelerators
Surge Toward Professional Success with Specialized Study Abroad Develop critical skills and gain professional experience employers want. Explore career possibilities. Earn the credits you need with quality academics. Meanwhile, you can get to know a fascinating city with new friends who are as excited about the future as you are. What fuels our IFSA Career Accelerator® programs? Learn more. Tech…
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Events
We’re Here for You We’re here to help answer any questions you have about your plans to study abroad in an upcoming term. Plan on attending an upcoming in-person Study Abroad Fair at your college or university. You can also check out our selection of webinars to learn more about specialized topics that may be…
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How to Apply
Your Journey Starts Here With so much to think about and do, the prospect of studying abroad can feel overwhelming. But with IFSA, it’s not as hard as it might seem. We’ve broken down the process into a few simple steps. And if you ever have a question or run into an obstacle, we’re here…
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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…
