IPSL: Reviews from former Locations
- Location(s): Galapagos Islands, Ecuador: Siena, Italy: Chiang Mai, Thailand
- Program Type(s): Study Abroad, Internship, Volunteer, Intensive Language, Gap Year, Graduate Program, Research
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Financial Aid is available for eligible students. IPSL accepts Americorps Segal Education awards, too. IPSL engages students, educators, and grassroots organizations around the world in hands-on service to promote equitable relationships, social j... read more
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I gained an appreciation for the community of Ecuador Malinda - Washington State University View Entire Review

I learned how to view the world from another perspective. I learned the beauty of adventure and courage. I learned overall how we all connect together on this planet and how much love can change people and the world, one step at a time. Llocata Duran - College of Mount Saint Vincent View Entire Review

It was so worth it, it changed me as a person Nina Melkonyan - St. Lawrence University View Entire Review
i can speak very good italian! it was absolutely worthwhile...i gained a sense of confidence and security and safety within myself that i carry with me now everywhere. A student - The Evergreen State College View Entire Review
I gained the ability to speak Spanish and confidence. As a foreigner, I was put out of my comfort zone countless time and from that, I learned to embrace who I am and open myself up to others more. Selina Macias - College of Mount Saint Vincent View Entire Review
Learned how to interact with a culture very different from my own. Express my feelings and opinions to people who have been exposed to something very different from me. Hannah W - University of Michigan - Ann Arbor View Entire Review
YES!!! I gained a lot more confidence in my abilities to do things on my own and to live in a place that is totally foreign to me. I loved the chance to make new friends, explore a new country,and speak a new language. My eyes have been more opened to the wealth of experiences in the world. I am now more interested in a caree... Olivia B - Middlebury College View Entire Review

The experience was liberating Juliana Danise - College of Mount Saint Vincent View Entire Review
I gained a love for myself, my strengths, my language and skills Ashley Croker-Benn - Duke University View Entire Review
I learned how to reflect on my home culture in a more worldly view. A student - St. Lawrence University View Entire Review
Italian language skills, friendships with local Italians and Americans, unique experiences that still are asked about in conversation, the opportunity to truly experience life as an Italian. Brianna Lyndell Lide - University of Colorado - Boulder View Entire Review
The Galapagos are an incredible place for so many reasons. Andrea G - Pomona College View Entire Review
I learned a lot of patience with the italian culture. The program was definitely worth while. Emily S - Middlebury College View Entire Review
Yes. I love travel. My second (third? English, Secondary Ed Certification, and Spanish) is Spanish, which is the language spoken. I loved my service placement. Don't be afraid of service work if you work a job now. It's like switching the time out. Kathryn E - Elmhurst College View Entire Review
About
Financial Aid is available for eligible students. IPSL accepts Americorps Segal Education awards, too.
IPSL engages students, educators, and grassroots organizations around the world in hands-on service to promote equitable relationships, social justice, sustainable change, and a commitment to our shared humanity. We prioritize Fair-Trade Learning (FTL), which heralds reciprocity in relationships through cooperative, cross-cultural participation in learning, service, and civil societal efforts. This listing is a home to reviews from IPSL Study Abroad programs that are no longer operating, but the reviews give you some insight into the quality of the provider.
Program Type(s):
Study AbroadInternship
Volunteer
Intensive Language
Gap Year
Graduate Program
Research
Program Length(s):
- Fall
- Summer
- Spring
- Academic Year
- Spring Break
- Custom
- Short Term
Instruction Language(s):
- English
Language Requirement(s):
- English
Relevant Study Subject(s):
- Sustainability Studies
- Southeast Asian Studies
- Social Work
- Public Health
- Political Science and Government
- Peace Studies, Conflict Resolution
- Mental and Social Health Services
- International Relations
- Interdisciplinary Studies
- History
- Global Studies
- Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
- Foods and Nutrition
- Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies
- Environmental Studies
- Entrepreneurial and Small Business
- Diversity Studies
- Cultural Studies
- Caribbean Studies
- Area, Ethnic and Group Studies
- Alternative Medicine
- African Studies
- Community Organization and Advocacy
- Human Development, Family Studies
Minimum GPA:
2.5Year Founded:
1981Website
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IPSL Scholarships
IPSL's goal is to help all students go abroad. Please check the IPSL website program pages for various types of scholarships.
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