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IFSA is a program provider offering 71 abroad programs. Programs offered include Study Abroad, Internship, Volunteer, Intensive Language, and Online Program abroad programs in 14 countries such as Argentina, Australia, Chile, and Costa Rica.
IFSA programs have the highest academic standards. Most of our programs allow students to enroll directly in a university abroad which creates a truly integrated cultural experience. IFSA's internship options allow you to gain practical work experience, strengthen your resume and get an insiders look at your host country.
IFSA's affiliated universities abroad are at the top of their countries rankings. All of our programs include events and excursions exclusively for our students throughout the semester. IFSA has program offices and full time staff in each country where we have programs. Our staff provide everything from detailed on-site orientations to academic guidance to emergency assistance. Our program fees guarantee housing. Once you finish your study abroad program, Butler University will process your official transcript with grade and credit translations at no additional cost. IFSA was founded in 1988. We have more than three decades of experience, longevity and reliability!
Study Abroad with IFSA
"I learned to be more self-reliant and to not be afraid to ask questions. Asking if it was worthwhile isn't an issue. If I had the chance I would do it all over again."
Samuel R Texas Lutheran University
"Learning to accept and adapt to a foreign culture "
A student Trinity University
"Experiencing another culture was so much fun and I feel like I have a new view of the world. I met so many interesting people and saw so many new things it was impossible not to smile! "
A student Trinity University
"It was great to learn about other cultures and see how they live. Anyone who has the opportunity should study abroad in a country they are interested in. No matter where you go it will be an amazing experience and a lot of fun"
A student Trinity University
"People are similar everywhere, but culture plays a really important part in the personalities of the people you meet. There is always something else to see."
Sarah F Trinity University
"My language skills improved dramatically. I am now more aware of Asian culture, foreign policy, and history. "
Connor O Bentley University
"I learned a lot about myself and about the Chinese culture. It was definitely worthwhile to have the insight because you can only really understand it once you're immersed in it."
Sonya G Mount Holyoke College
"I learned how to be independent and adapt to any situation that is thrown my way. I am more confident in myself as a person now, and it is definitely due to my amazing experience."
Fiza H Mount Holyoke College
"It was very worthwhile, I learned a lot about myself and a completely different culture. It taught me I can overcome anything I set my mind to"
Nayaris P Mount Holyoke College
"I gained so much knowledge about the world because I saw so many new places and things. I tried new food and activities. I gained new friends. I met people from all over the world. I got to have an internship over the summer in Shanghai because I studied abroad there. It was so worthwhile and I can't wait to visit again."
Ashley K Mount Holyoke College
"I've learned so many things about me, about my strengths and weaknesses. I was able to learn everything that I wanted to learn about the Chinese culture and more. Everything from bad to good was worthwhile. I would definitely do this program all over again. I met some of the greatest friends. "
Katreena C University of Illinois - Urbana-Champaign
"I can speak decent chinese, I feel so confident in traveling. So worthwhile. "
allison.ohanlon.9 Trinity University
"Learned a lot about myself professionally and personally and could not be happier about it. "
Gregory P Franklin & Marshall College
"I learned a lot about myself & how far I was willing to push myself outside of my comfort zone."
Justina R Shanghai University of Finance and Economics
"so much. my language has grown exponentially "
A student Trinity University
"I learned so much about the different school system and what others think of the different ways people teach in the different countries. And yes it was worthwhile, a hundred percent worthwhile. "
Alice B Austin College
"I can't emphasize enough how worthwhile this experience was. I was able to meet all sorts of people from all corners of the world and learn about their views, perspectives, and ideas. Too many to count. For example, university systems in other countries. I met students who went to university and still had money (they made themse..."
hklin3 Brandeis University
"I finally got to fully indulge my passion for Medieval European history on the actual ground. I loved every minute of exploring the historical culture, the museums, and traveling Europe. "
A student Brandeis University
"I learned about cultures of different countries and gained a more worldly perspective. It was absolutely worthwhile. "
A student Brandeis University
"It was worthwhile for many reasons, language reasons included. "
A student Trinity University
"I learned a lot of Chinese, but I wish that students would have cared more about the language pledge than they did."
m b Trinity University
"I learned a lot, more about myself, more about another country and different worldviews. A lot of what I learned was from experiences, which was supported in the classroom. I had always dreamed of spending time in another country, and gained a lot of perspective. "
A student Trinity University
"It was worthwile to get several credits"
Corey S Brandeis University
"It was worth every second, every penny and every mistake. I loved my experience and I would do it again in a heartbeat. By the end of it, I was ready to return to the US but now, I just want to go back to see everyone. I miss Merida and I miss the friends and family that I made. I learned more spanish, gained more confidence in ..."
Cat C Trinity University
"Studying abroad came with some good experiences and some bad, but it was definitely worth while to learn about myself, and how I fit into China. Studying abroad actually shook up the plans I had for after graduation, so though it put me in a state of uncertainty, it made what I want to do and don't want to do a little clearer."
A student Trinity University
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