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Each semester some IFSA-Butler students chronicle their adventures and experiences as they live and study in different countries. Read a firsthand perspective of how cultural and educational differences shape their journey.

Jump to a Semester below:
Spring 2012 | Fall 2011 | Spring 2011 | Fall 2010 | Spring 2010 | Fall 2009 | Spring 2009 | Fall 2008 | Spring 2008

Spring 2012 Students ( top )

Argentina

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Study Abroad Blog by Elizabeth

Elizabeth

Studying abroad in: Argentina
Host University: Argentine Universities Program
U.S. University: Tulane University
Major: Latin American Studies
Year: Junior

Study Abroad Blog by Claire

Claire

Studying abroad in: Argentina
Host University: Mendoza Universities Program
U.S. University: Brandeis University
Major: Political Science & Psychology
Year: Junior

Australia

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Study Abroad Blog by Nina

Nina

Studying abroad in: Australia
Host University: University of Sydney
U.S. University: Brandeis University
Major: Economics
Year: Junior

Study Abroad Blog by Dan

Dan

Studying abroad in: Australia
Host University: University of Melbourne
U.S. University: Florida State University
Major: Business Management
Year: Senior

Chile

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Study Abroad Blog by Patra

Patra

Studying abroad in: Chile
Host University: Chilean Universities Program, Valparaíso
U.S. University: Grand Valley State University
Major: Health Sciences
Year: Junior

Costa Rica

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Nicollette

Nicolette

Studying abroad in: Costa Rica
Host University: Universidad Nacional
U.S. University: Drake University
Major: Elementary Education
Year: Sophmore

Egypt

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No Egypt Bloggers this semester but there are...

Blog posts tagged with "Egypt"
IFSA Student Social Network posts tagged with "Egypt"

England

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Study Abroad Blog by Arianna

Arianna

Studying abroad in: England
Host University: Mansfield College, University of Oxford
U.S. University: Kenyon College
Major: English
Year: Junior

Study Abroad Blog by Stephanie

Stephanie

Studying abroad in: England
Host University: St. Catherine's College, University of Oxford
U.S. University: Rice University
Major: English
Year: Junior

Study Abroad Blog by Erica

Erica

Studying abroad in: England
Host University: University of Leeds
U.S. University: Butler University
Major: Math
Year: Junior

Study Abroad Blog by Kristina

Kristina

Studying abroad in: England
Host University: King's College London
U.S. University: Johns Hopkins University
Major: History
Year: Junior

Study Abroad Blog by Kirby

Kirby

Studying abroad in: England
Host University: University of East Anglia
U.S. University: Amherst College
Major: English
Year: Junior

Study Abroad Blog by Kelsey

Kelsey

Studying abroad in: England
Host University: Hertford College, University of Oxford
U.S. University: California State University
Major: English
Year: Senior

Study Abroad Blog by Hannah

Hannah

Studying abroad in: England
Host University: University of Bristol
U.S. University: Drake University
Major: International Relations
Year: Junior

Ireland

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Study Abroad Blog by Hannah

Hannah

Studying abroad in: Ireland
Host University: University College Dublin
U.S. University: Butler University
Major: English Literature
Year: Junior

Study Abroad Blog by Amanda

Amanda

Studying abroad in: Ireland
Host University: NUI Galway
U.S. University: Colorado College
Major: English
Year: Junior

Study Abroad Blog by Kate

Kate

Studying abroad in: N. Ireland
Host University: Queen's University Belfast
U.S. University: Butler University
Major: Public Relations
Year: Junior

Mexico

No bloggers for Mexico this semester but here are some blog posts tagged with "Mexico"
IFSA Student Social Network posts tagged with "Mexico"

New Zealand

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Study Abroad Blog by Meghann

Meghann

Studying abroad in: New Zealand
Host University: University of Otago
U.S. University: Valparaiso University
Major: English
Year: Junior

Study Abroad Blog by Sarah

Sarah

Studying abroad in: New Zealand
Host University: Victoria University Wellington
U.S. University: Case Western University
Major: Psychology
Year: Junior

Peru

Study Abroad Blog by John

John

Studying abroad in: Peru
Host University: Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú
U.S. University: Hampden-Sydney College
Major: History
Year: Junior

Scotland

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Study Abroad Blog by Krystin

Krystin

Studying abroad in: Scotland
Host University: University of Stirling
U.S. University: Saint Martin University
Major: Special Education
Year: Junior

Study Abroad Blog by Isabella

Isabella

Studying abroad in: Scotland
Host University: University of Edinburgh
U.S. University: Rice University
Major: Anthropology
Year: Junior

Wales

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Study Abroad Blog by Elizabeth

Elizabeth

Studying abroad in: Wales
Host University: Cardiff University
U.S. University: University of Iowa
Major: Psychology
Year: Junior

Fall 2011 Students

Fall 2011 Students ( top )

Argentina

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Study Abroad Blog by Callie

Callie

Studying abroad in: Argentina
Host University: Argentine Universities Program
U.S. University: University of Pennsylvania
Major: Writing/English
Year: Junior

Australia

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Study Abroad Blog by Dara

Dara

Studying abroad in: Australia
Host University: University of Sydney
U.S. University: Emory University
Major: Political Science
Year: Junior

Study Abroad Blog by Michael

Michael

Studying abroad in: Australia
Host University: University of New South Wales
U.S. University: Butler University
Major: Broadcast Journalism
Year: Junior

Chile

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Study Abroad Blog by Anjelais

Anjelais

Studying abroad in: Chile
Host University: Chilean Universities Program, Valparaíso
U.S. University: Barnard College
Major: English
Year: Junior

Costa Rica

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Tara

Studying abroad in: Costa Rica
Host University: Universidad Nacional
U.S. University: American University
Major: International Studies
Year: Senior

Ryan & Kayley (co-blogging)

Ryan & Kayley (co-blogging)

Studying abroad in: Costa Rica
Host University: Universidad Nacional
U.S. University: Marist College
Major: Spanish/Spanish Education
Year: Sophmore/Senior

Egypt

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No Egypt Bloggers this semester but there are...

Blog posts tagged with "Egypt"
IFSA Student Social Network posts tagged with "Egypt"

England

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Study Abroad Blog by Arianna

Arianna

Studying abroad in: England
Host University: Mansfield College, University of Oxford
U.S. University: Kenyon College
Major: English
Year: Junior

Study Abroad Blog by Kenny

Kenny

Studying abroad in: England
Host University: St. Catherine's College, University of Oxford
U.S. University: Duke University
Major: English
Year: Junior

Study Abroad Blog by Stephanie

Stephanie

Studying abroad in: England
Host University: St. Catherine's College, University of Oxford
U.S. University: Rice University
Major: English
Year: Junior

Study Abroad Blog by Alice

Alice

Studying abroad in: England
Host University: University College London
U.S. University: Princeton University
Major: Politics
Year: Junior

Study Abroad Blog by Anna

Anna

Studying abroad in: England
Host University: University of Westminster
U.S. University: Butler University
Major: Marketing
Year: Senior

Ireland

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Study Abroad Blog by Katherine

Katherine

Studying abroad in: Northern Ireland
Host University: Queen’s University Belfast
U.S. University: Berea College
Major: Pre-Med
Year: Freshman

Study Abroad Blog by Caroline

Caroline

Studying abroad in: Ireland
Host University: University College Cork
U.S. University: Vassar College
Major: Neuroscience & Behavior
Year: Junior

Study Abroad Blog by Claire

Claire

Studying abroad in: Ireland
Host University: University College Dublin
U.S. University: Johns Hopkins University
Major: Biology
Year: Junior

Mexico

Kelli

Studying abroad in: Yucatán, Mérida, Mexico
Host University: Universidad Autónoma de Yucatán
U.S. University: University of Denver
Major: International Studies Minor: Anthropology
Year: Junior

Xavier

Studying abroad in: Yucatán, Mérida, Mexico
Host University: Universidad Autónoma de Yucatán, UADY
U.S. University: Gettysburg
Major: Journalism
Year: Senior

Also, some blog posts tagged with "Mexico"
IFSA Student Social Network posts tagged with "Mexico"

New Zealand

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Study Abroad Blog by Bryden

Bryden

Studying abroad in: New Zealand
Host University: Victoria University of Wellington
U.S. University: Case Western Reserve University
Major: PolySci
Year: Junior

Sarah

Studying abroad in: New Zealand
Host University: University of Otago
U.S. University: Gonzaga University
Major: Biology
Year: Junior

Addie

Studying abroad in: New Zealand
Host University: University of Otago
U.S. University: Goucher College
Major: Communication
Year: Junior

Peru

Study Abroad Blog by Amanda

Amanda

Studying abroad in: Peru
Host University: Pontificia Univeridad Católica del Perú
U.S. University: Wake Forest University
Major: PolySci
Year: Junior

Scotland

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Study Abroad Blog by Megan

Megan

Studying abroad in: Scotland
Host University: University of Edinburgh
U.S. University: University of Cincinnati
Major: English,Creative Writing
Year: Senior

Wales

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Study Abroad Blog by Nicole

Nicole

Studying abroad in: Wales
Host University: Cardiff University
U.S. University: Gettysburg College
Major: Classics
Year: Senior

Spring 2011 Students

Spring 2011 Students ( top )

Argentina

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Study Abroad Blog by Milas

Milas

Studying abroad in: Argentina
Host University: Argentine Universities Program
U.S. University: Tufts University
Major: Computer Science
Year: Junior

Study Abroad Blog by Benjamin

Benjamin

Studying abroad in: Argentina
Host University: Argentine Universities Program
U.S. University: University of Virginia
Major: Foreign Affairs and Latin American Studies
Year: Sophomore

Australia

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Study Abroad Blog by Lee

Lee

Studying abroad in: Australia
Host University: Macquarie University
U.S. University: University of Redlands
Major: Communicative Disorders
Year: Junior

Study Abroad Blog by Sarah

Sarah

Studying abroad in: Australia
Host University: University of Sydney
U.S. University: Ursinus College
Major: English and Studio Art
Year: Junior

Study Abroad Blog by Allie

Allie

Studying abroad in: Australia
Host University: James Cook University
U.S. University: Saint Michaels College
Major: English
Year: Junior

Study Abroad Blog by Jaclyn

Jaclyn

Studying abroad in: Australia
Host University: University of New South Wales
U.S. University: Lehigh University
Major: Global Studies & Interdisciplinary Film Studies and Communications
Year: Junior

Chile

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Study Abroad Blog by John

John

Studying abroad in: Chile
Host University: Chilean Universities Program, Valparaíso
U.S. University: Gustavus Adolphus College
Major: Human Development
Year: Junior

Costa Rica

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Jerusha

Studying abroad in: Costa Rica
Host University: Universidad Nacional
U.S. University: Oregon State University
Major: Biology
Year: Junior

Egypt

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Study Abroad Blog by Laura

Laura

Studying abroad in: Egypt
Host University: Cairo University
U.S. University: Marietta College
Major: Political Science
Year: Junior

England

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Study Abroad Blog by Alyssa

Alyssa

Studying abroad in: England
Host University: University College London
U.S. University: Ursinus College
Major: English
Year: Junior

Study Abroad Blog by Heather

Heather

Studying abroad in: England
Host University: Lancaster University
U.S. University: George Washington University
Major: Business Administration
Year: Junior

Ireland

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Study Abroad Blog by Christopher

Christopher

Studying abroad in: Ireland
Host University: University of Ulster Coleraine
U.S. University: Wake Forest University
Major: English
Year: Junior

Study Abroad Blog by Colleen

Colleen

Studying abroad in: Ireland
Host University: University of Limerick
U.S. University: Susquehanna University
Major: Psychology
Year: Junior

Study Abroad Blog by John

John

Studying abroad in: Ireland
Host University: Trinity College Dublin
U.S. University: Trinity College Connecticut
Major: English/Creative Writing
Year: Junior

Mexico

Blog posts tagged with "Mexico"

New Zealand

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Study Abroad Blog by Emily

Emily

Studying abroad in: New Zealand
Host University: University of Canterbury
U.S. University: Ursinus College
Major: Media and Communication
Year: Junior

Amanda

Studying abroad in: New Zealand
Host University: University of Otago
U.S. University: Boston College
Major: Environmental GeoScience
Year: Junior

Peru

Study Abroad Blog by Charles

Charles

Studying abroad in: Peru
Host University: Pontificia Univeridad Católica del Perú
U.S. University: Columbia University
Major: Creative Writing in Non Fiction
Year: Junior

Scotland

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Study Abroad Blog by Thomas

Thomas

Studying abroad in: Scotland
Host University: University of Edinburgh
U.S. University: Hofstra University
Major: Philosophy/Linguistics
Year: Junior

Wales

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Study Abroad Blog by Cassi

Cassi

Studying abroad in: Wales
Host University: Cardiff University
U.S. University: McKendree University
Major: Biology
Year: Junior

Fall 2010 Students

Fall 2010 Students ( top Δ)

Adam

Studying abroad in: Argentina
Host University: Argentine Universities Program
U.S. University: Northwestern University
Major: Journalism/Urban Studies
Year: Junior

Joseph

Studying abroad in: Argentina
Host University: Argentine Universities Program
U.S. University: Drake University
Major: Law & Society
Year: Junior

Nicole

Studying abroad in: Argentina
Host University: Mendoza Universities Program
U.S. University: Roger Williams University
Major: Spanish
Year: Senior

Elizabeth

Studying abroad in: England
Host University: University of Westminster
U.S. University: Southern Methodist University
Major: Journalism
Year: Senior

Andrea

Studying abroad in: Mexico
Host University: Universidad Autónoma de Yucatán
U.S. University: George Washington University
Major: International Affairs
Year: Junior

James

Studying abroad in: Egypt
Host University: Alexandria University
U.S. University: University of Wisconsin at Madison
Major: History & Political Science
Year: Senior

Ixtla

Studying abroad in: Peru
Host University: Pontifica Universidad Católica del Perú
U.S. University: Bowdoin College
Major: Women & Gender
Year: Junior

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Chen Chen

Studying abroad in: England
Host University: Queen Mary, University of London
U.S. University: Clemson University
Major: Microbiology
Year: Junior

Purushottam

Studying abroad in: New Zealand
Host University: University of Auckland
U.S. University: Trinity University at San Antonio
Major: Engineering Science
Year: Junior

Kitt

Studying abroad in: Wales
Host University: Cardiff University
U.S. University: University of Texas San Antonio
Major: Classics
Year: Junior

Lauren

Studying abroad in: England
Host University: Queen Mary, University of London
U.S. University: Rider University
Major: History
Year: Junior

Crysta

Studying abroad in: Peru
Host University: Pontifica Universidad Católica del Perú
U.S. University: Iowa State University
Major: Spanish
Year: Senior

Jerusha

Studying abroad in: Costa Rica
Host University: Universidad Nacional
U.S. University: Oregon State University
Major: Biology
Year: Junior

Emma

Studying abroad in: Mexico
Host University: Universidad Autónoma de Yucatán
U.S. University: Wesleyan University
Major: Philosopy
Year: Junior

Gregory

Studying abroad in: Scotland
Host University: University of Glasgow
U.S. University: Lafayette College
Major: English
Year: Junior

Pheobe

Studying abroad in: England
Host University: St Catherine's College, Oxford
U.S. University: University of California at Berkeley
Major: Political Science
Year: Junior

Study Abroad Blog by John

John

Studying abroad in: Ireland
Host University: Trinity College Dublin
U.S. University: Trinity College of Connecticut
Major: English/Creative Writing
Year: Junior

Spring 2010 Students

Spring 2010 Students ( top )

Leah

Studying abroad in: Merida, Mexico
Host University: U Universidad Automoma de Yucatan
U.S. University: Northwestern University
Major: Latino Studies
Year: Junior

Muneer

Studying abroad in: Alexandria, Egypt
Host University: Alexandria University
U.S. University: Towson University
Major: International Studies
Year: Senior

Ben

Studying abroad in: Heredia
Host University: Universidad Nacional
U.S. University: University of Evansville
Major: Exercise Science
Year: Senior

Carla

Studying abroad in: Cairo, Egypt
Host University: Ain Shams University
U.S. University: Simmons College
Major: International Studies
Year: Senior

Fall 2009 Students

Fall 2009 Students ( top )

Leah

Studying abroad in: Merida, Mexico
Host University: U Universidad Automoma de Yucatan
U.S. University: Northwestern University
Major: Latino Studies
Year: Junior

Brandi

Studying abroad in: Cardiff, Wales
Host University: Cardiff University
U.S. University: Alcorn State
Major: Journalism
Year: Senior

Lauren

Studying abroad in: Belfast, Northern Ireland
Host University: Queens University Belfast
U.S. University: University of Redlands
Major: Major Filmaking
Year: Junior

Spring 2009 Students

Spring 2009 Students ( top )

Ryan

Studying abroad in: Dunedin, New Zealand
Host University: University of Otago
U.S. University: Rice University
Major: Applied Math
Year: Sophomore

Carrie

Studying abroad in: Cardiff, Wales
Host University: Cardiff University
U.S. University: North Dakota State University
Major: Psychology
Year: Junior

Eva

Studying abroad in: San José, Costa Rica
Host University: Universidad de Costa Rica
U.S. University: Cornell University
Major: Human Development
Year: Junior

Megana

Studying abroad in: Santiago, Chile
Host University: Chilean Universities Program
U.S. University: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Major: International Studies
Year: Junior

Fall 2008 Students

Fall 2008 Students ( top )

David

Studying abroad in: Brisbane, Australia
Host University: University of Queensland
U.S. University: University of Hartford
Major: Mechanical Engineering
Year: Sophomore

Kristen

Studying abroad in: Lima, Peru
Host University: Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú
U.S. University: Brown University
Major: Biology
Year: Senior

Sarah

Studying abroad in: Mérida, Mexico
Host University: Universidad Autónoma de Yucatán
U.S. University: Northwestern University
Major: Journalism
Year: Junior

Owen

Studying abroad in: Oxford, England
Host University: St. Edmund Hall, Oxford University
U.S. University: Capital University
Major: English Literature
Year: Senior

Spring 2008 Students

Spring 2008 Students ( top )

Amanda

Studying abroad in: Sydney, Australia
Host University: University of Sydney
U.S. University: University of Hartford
Major: Business
Year: Junior

Joanie

Studying abroad in: Limerick, Republic of Ireland
Host University: University of Limerick
U.S. University: University of St. Thomas
Major: Entrepreneurial Studies
Year: Junior

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