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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
"Studying abroad was ABSOLUTELY worthwhile, and an experience I would encourage anyone to pursue. It was amazing to feel myself become more comfortable and secure with my independence from family and home. I loved traveling to places such as Paris, Madrid, and Edinburgh, and staying with friends while adventuring out. I am so gra..."
A student Brandeis University
"My language abilities skyrocketed, thus opening my eyes to the amount of opportunities made available to me when I can speak a second language. I got to know a variety of types of people from mexico and all over the world, reminding me how many opportunities I can create for myself beyond college. Spending less time in the class..."
A student Brandeis University
"Fun, friends, education, culture. Great time, would definitely recommend to a friend."
A student Brandeis University
"The program wasn't as academy fulfilling as I had hoped it would be, however it was great for personal growth and development. "
A student Brandeis University
"Adaptability"
A student Brandeis University
"Learned about so many different religions and cultures, was able to open myself up to people from all over the world. "
A student Brandeis University
"I was able to be more independent in a city and expand my traveling/planning experience. "
A student Brandeis University
"Definitely a worthwhile experience. I learned a lot - had to learn how to live on my own to a further extent than before, gained the ability to enjoy exploring places alone, learned to go more out of my comfort zone and take on more responsibilities."
A student Brandeis University
"That it wasn’t worth it leaving my home university. "
A student Brandeis University
"I learned how to adult! Since I was living in a flat with a kitchen, that meant I had no meal plan. I learned how to provide for myself and since London housing tends to be far from universities, I had to plan ahead for my 25 min commute to school."
A student Brandeis University
"How to be independent, while learning about myself along the way. "
A student Brandeis University
"I learnt to be independent in many new ways that i did not expect, i was surprised by many of my abilities that were tested through the program Yes it was worthwhile "
A student Brandeis University
"It was definitely a worthwhile experience, and I will return to China in the future because I had an amazing experience. My Chinese language fluency has increased a lot and the program is more intensive than at Brandeis, so you learn to read and write the characters. China is so different and so innovative. I learned so much abo..."
A student Brandeis University
"Living in London for a semester was incredibly helpful in providing an experience for budgeting and adjusting to independent life in a metropolitan area. While the academic aspect of this program, as it seems with many UK schools, is very dependent on major(s)/classes taken, overall there is a lot less academic work than a typic..."
A student Brandeis University
"it was worthwhile i did not just learn one single thing but it was an experience of self-exploration and growth to live and prosper in a foreign place. "
A student Brandeis University
"I gained the confidence to be around a lot of people I did not know. "
Amanda Fernbach Brandeis University
"I learned a lot about politics, ethno-religious conflict, and Hinduism"
Maire W. College of the Holy Cross
"It was worth-while. I gained valuable skills largely regarding how to be an independent and self sufficient adult, while still, obviously, having a blast. "
A student Brandeis University
"I learned a lot about myself. I got to know myself in a different context it made me more independent and less afraid of change"
Sindiso Mafico Skidmore College
"I gained confidence and independence. It was so worthwhile. "
A student Kenyon College
"I learned how to be independent-- something that you'd imagine you already know but most definitely do not until going abroad. You learn how to be by yourself and enjoy that time, how to put yourself out there to meet new people, and how to dive into a culture in a way that goes past textbooks and pictures. "
Oriana Wheaton College, MA
"I gained so much knowledge about the history of scotland and the world just from being over in Europe for that amount of time. I was able to gain a ton of independence and confidence in my abilities into survive and thrive while living on my own. "
Jameson Howard William Jewell College
"I became fluent in Spanish which was my reason for studying abroad in South America. Also, I learned how to navigate a city, and traveling alone and just felt so incredibly capable. I became a lot more confident in myself and my abilities to problem solve and meet new people. "
hk62 Emory University
"Studying abroad changed me forever. I gained personal growth, independence, interpersonal skills, and confidence in myself I did not know I was capable of. I was introduced to a new way of life, new music, new food, new everything- and I loved every second of it. I was so homesick and anxious when I arrived, but I grew through m..."
Michaela Stuart Susquehanna University
"Yes absolutely worthwhile. I learned how to live independently in a foreign country, how to budget, how to navigate unfamiliar territory, etc. "
A student Georgetown University
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