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How Pride and Community Empowered Me While Abroad in Rome
Being a part of minoritized communities while abroad may seem intimidating and scary, but my experiences with identity helped me through my first time in a foreign country. I am intersectional – there is not one identity that solely describes who I am. I am a First-Generation college student, I am queer, I am Asian…
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British Work Culture vs. American Work Culture
Interestingly, despite having the opportunity to travel to 8 different countries in Europe, one of my largest culture shocks while abroad was the difference in European work culture, specifically in the UK, versus in the United States. During my time in London, I was a 20-minute walk away from London’s financial center, which is the…
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Program Development News, September 2021
September 20, 2021 We have been hard at work behind the scenes to continue program development and updates using your valuable feedback. A timeline of upcoming changes and exciting developments coming in Fall 2022: Summer 2022• IFSA Summer in London program launches, deadline is April 1, 2022• Programs in India now titled: IFSA Summer in…
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Summer in the #1 Study Abroad Location
September 8, 2021 Flexible, affordable options are more important now than ever, which is why we’re excited to unveil our new IFSA Summer in London program. Intriguing academic themes play on London’s notable diversity and varied, vibrant life sciences landscape, helping students connect deeply, even with a shorter stay. Accessible: With a minimum 2.0 GPA…
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We Heard You! More Opportunity in Argentina for Spring 2022
June 30, 2021 Thanks to your feedback, our revamped suite of programs will open Buenos Aires’ unique blend of cosmopolitan life and traditional Latin American culture to even more students, starting in spring 2022. In addition to our longstanding Argentine Universities Program, you’ll find new options for students at various language and academic levels. More…
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Shanghai Programs: Easier to Navigate, Full of Flexibility
June 29, 2021 See what’s new in China! Starting in spring 2022, our Shanghai programs will simplify student choice, increase academic flexibility, and maximize international experience with the following five options: IFSA Study in Shanghai. With no required courses, it’s easy for students to design the semester their way choosing from a broad selection of…
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Big Changes in Barcelona—See What’s New!
June 29, 2021 Starting in Spring 2022, students will have more exciting options than ever in this charming Catalan city. With feedback from our partners at various schools, we’ve transformed our Design Thinking, Business, and Liberal Arts program into four great programs that make it easy to find the ideal Mediterranean experience. MORE OPTIONS, MORE…
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Great IFSA Programs for College Gap Year and Grad Students
March 26, 2021 The ideal timing for studying abroad is different for every student depending on their academic plan and overall goals. If you are taking a break from your studies during college or before graduate school, or if you want to fit studying abroad into your graduate school plans, these IFSA programs are packed…
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How I Made The Most of My Academics Abroad
How I Made The Most of My Academics Abroad Decision to Study Abroad as a STEM Major [caption id="attachment_14821" align="alignright" width="225"] One of the locations of my Marine Biology lab practicals. We went to Maroubra beach and collected data on the algae along the rocky shores.[/caption] Studying abroad in college was something I knew that…
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How My Experiences with Chilean Culture Changed Me
Unpacking My Amazing Experience I’ve thought and reflected on my time studying abroad since returning from Valparaiso, Chile My experience was nothing but learning, experiencing, and understanding — IFSA provided me with so many opportunities to grow as an individual and also with the local community, which is something that I will carry with me for…