IFSA
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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
"loved the experience and truly dream come true"
A student Brandeis University
"Fluency in Spanish, amazing social integration."
A student Wellesley College
"I have become a more confident person. Anyone can drop me anywhere and I am confident that I will come out of it successful. I also made lifelong friends and memories and visited countries I never dreamed I would ever see. It was definitely worthwhile."
A student Wellesley College
"I learned about traveling and meeting new people, it was worthwhile. "
A student Brandeis University
"I tried a lot of new things and pushed myself out of my comfort zone. It taught me to always seek new experiences and be more intentional about the life I want to live."
Efe E Wellesley College
"I learned how to become a better problem solver and not get stressed out when plans changed"
sophia b Brandeis University
"I gained so much, linguistically and otherwise! I felt very culturally immersed and met so many amazing people. It was also, even though I've been abroad and lived alone before, the time in my life where I've cultivated the most independence."
Leah T Wellesley College
"It was worthwhile "
Grace L Brandeis University
"I was able to spend a lot of time camping, hiking, climbing, and backpacking, which I loved. It was incredible scenery and there was a lot of support for outdoors activities as well as a lot of like minded people that really made the experience special."
A student Wellesley College
"Given the tutorial system, I learned to take control of my learning at Oxford. To dive deep and ask questions in the areas I am particularly interested in. Outside of tutorials, the experience is truly what you make of it depending on if you want to spend more time in student orgs, exploring the libraries and other colleges, in ..."
A student Wellesley College
"I learned so much about the Māori indigenous point of view, life and politics in a smaller country, the experience of being a foreigner abroad, and how to have fun with just about anyone."
A student Brandeis University
"I've grown immensely as a person during my time abroad as it made me reflect on my relationships with other people and myself and how to better foster them. In terms of academia, I feel as though I was adequately pushed and I took part in projects I am very proud of. The IFSA program was wonderful and my supervisors were very he..."
Daniel Z Brandeis University
"Studying abroad is definitely worthwhile, you get a look into different perspectives and lifestyles when you are a foreigner in another country. Specifically this program I learned a lot about how to be independent navigating public transit by myself as well as learning a lot about the history of Argentina and how it impacts cur..."
A student Brandeis University
"I learned a lot about the culture leftover from the influence of the colonial era, where the crown had a much larger control on Aotearoa! I also learned a lot about not just the indigenous community (Maori) native to NZ, but also the surrounding ones in the Pacific: such as Papua New Guinea, Australia, Samoa, Tahiti, or Fiji. It..."
A student Brandeis University
"It was a worthwhile experience and I gained insights into how to navigate friendships with knew people who did not fully understand me. I also took some amazing classes and saw some amazing wildlife. "
A student Middlebury College
"Took amazing classes, got to experience the city and travel so much - exposing myself to so many different cultures"
A student Brandeis University
"Through my interactions with my host family, locals, and members of my program, I learned a lot about myself. It was definitely worthwhile."
A student Brandeis University
"I got exposed to a different kind of college experience. "
A student Middlebury College
"I gained new experiences and new ways of learning. Oxford students are very hardworking, determined, and passionate, something that I really enjoyed seeing and it made me feel very inspired. They all love to learn and so many of my friends on my sports teams were PhD, masters or medical students and had so much experience to off..."
A student Wellesley College
"I gained a lot of confidence which I would say is worthwhile."
A student Brandeis University
"I learned how to make more intricate meals. It was worthwhile!"
Maile L Brandeis University
"Studying abroad was worthwhile as I had a fun time, learned about Scottish culture, and got to experience different university cultures."
Kylan Y Wellesley College
"From an academic standpoint, I learned a lot more within my specific sub-field of my major that I haven't had access to at Middlebury because of its small size. I learned a lot more about budgeting and keeping track of my finances, and I am much more comfortable being independent."
Hope J Middlebury College
"All of my closest friends from abroad are from Europe. I got to learn phrases in French, Dutch, German and Italian as well as learn about the cultural contexts of these places. I was also the designated person to help people improve their English and learned how to communicate and build friendships across cultural contexts. Beca..."
A student Wellesley College
"very worthwhile, very enriching. "
A student Brandeis University