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
"I learned a lot about my limits, my skills, and gained a lot of confidence -- in addition to Spanish skills!"
A student Wellesley College
"The best 3 months of my life. Made the greatest friends ever and would love to live in London after graduation. "
Trent Sorenson Middlebury College
"I learned a lot about myself and the world's great diversity and gained a global understanding and increased self-confidence. "
A student Wellesley College
"Gained a lot of insight into several different cultures, learned how to be independent in a different country, yes. "
Simran M Trinity University
"While I'm not sure I can truthfully say that I actually learned how to cook (I did do it, but I'm still not great), I did learn a lot about being independent and how to survive in a completely foreign environment - and yes, it was completely worthwhile and I would do it again in an instant. "
Alejandro Esparza Trinity University
"Learned a better understanding of problem solving"
A student Trinity University
"It was definitely worthwhile! I learned a lot about how to face challenges on my own, and how to welcome new experiences instead of shying away from them. Living on your own in a foreign city is daunting, but makes you such a better person at the end!"
Emily Glovin Brandeis University
"Definitely worthwhile. The most enriching experience of my life. Still processing all the lessons."
A student Brandeis University
"I was able to build a network in London and get to know people of a very diverse range of backgrounds."
David Sacht Brandeis University
"I learned so much about the world and myself. It was totally worth it and I would do it again in a heartbeat. Amazing place to go for five months."
A student Trinity University
"I gained an entire undergraduate thesis topic/project! As well as local friends with whom I've started to feel like part of a community and can see and get to know better when I return. It was so worthwhile!!"
Celia O'Brien Colorado College
"Going abroad was absolutely worthwhile. I learned about different cultures and gained perspectives from people from all over the world. I also developed a taste for adventure and spontaneity. I was able to break out of the dull day-to-day routine I am used to and experienced an entirely different lifestyle."
Ali Makhdoom Vanderbilt University
"I learned how to budget finances better. Overall, I definitely thought the experience was worthwhile. "
A student Brandeis University
"I was able to gain not only an immense knowledge of Ireland itself, but also how to adapt to a new country, the ways to navigate a foreign academic system, and the flexibility needed to understand what it is like to be an international student."
A student Colgate University
"i grew a lot. it was so worth it. "
Daniel Patrick Murphy Bates College
"I learned how to be independent and took classes brandeis doesn't offer, it was definitely worthwhile"
A student Brandeis University
"Studying abroad was definitely worthwhile. I love to travel and experience new cultures, so this opened my eyes to a new place and the people it holds. I experienced so many new things and stepped out of my comfort zone, such as hiking, scuba diving and swimming under waterfalls. I learned how to be even more independent and liv..."
Yasmin Kudsi Skidmore College
"I learned a lot about embracing and experiencing different cultures and peoples. I met a lot of different and new people and formed lifelong connections. I also improved my Spanish skills and experienced a different perspective of Spanish by taking biology courses at PUCV. This was an incredibly worthwhile experience and I would..."
Rachel Golden Skidmore College
"I felt at home in BsAs because I was welcomed into the Armenian community, but I had friends who found communities playing sports, or videogames, or dancing, so it was clear that going out and involving yourself in cultural spaces is worthwhile, even if it might be scary at first. "
Elena Lucine LeFevre Bard College
"I felt very independent coming back after taking so many trips with friends. Totally worthwhile. "
Priscilla B Columbia University
"I learned how to be comfortable with being on my own and how to handle navigate living in a big city. It was lonely at the beginning but eventually, I was okay and even enjoyed it. "
Linda Solval Amherst College
"I gained a new outlook on the world. Kiwis are incredibly nice and open, which was incredible. I also learned a lot about myself by living in an entirely new environment. "
Will McBrian Colby College
"I mostly gained confidence and independence while abroad. It was scary to be out of the country for the first time and to be so far from home, especially since I go to college in my hometown, but IFSA-Butler Ireland made it seamless and easy to acclimate to life abroad, and my experience with them was definitely worthwhile."
Natalie Ames University of Tulsa
"I became more independent and learned how to travel (before this, I had never traveled)"
Laura G Gettysburg College
"Outside of the classroom, I learned to step outside of my comfort zone and do a lot of exploring on my own. I learned to be comfortable being on my own when I needed it, but I also learned how to effectively reach out to people and build friendships, a skill which most people lose sight of after their freshman year at uni. It wa..."
A student Sewanee: The University of the South
IFSA: Abroad101 Study Abroad Rankings Winner
