Benjamin McCrossan
Benjamin McCrossan
Start Date
March 2026
Interests
Travel • Sport • Current affairs • History • Film
“Through my work with IFSA, I see first-hand how studying abroad gives students the chance to rethink, reconnect, and see the world differently.”
Education
Ben holds an undergraduate degree in History from Newcastle University, where he completed his dissertation on the breakdowns of Northern Ireland’s consociational executive following the Good Friday Agreement.
Travel Experience
Since finishing secondary school, Ben has lived and worked across Ireland, England, France, the USA and now Australia. His passion for international education began while working at UK based English language summer schools for students from all across the globe.
Did You Know?
At age 18, Ben moved to France where he played rugby professionally and became hooked on French culture. He managed to pick up the langue pretty well and still spends a few months there every year.