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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 I could live independently and that there really is a world out there with big possibilities for me."
Christian Flores Illinois College
"I became fluent in Spanish, gained a lot of independence and maturity, and made memories that I will treasure for my whole life. "
Salina H. University of Tulsa
"I learned a new kind of independence and a lot about myself and how I interact with people. It was definitely worthwhile."
Leah Weaver Hamilton College
"This experience was incredible! I learned how to live and manage my life while exploring and pursuing academics. It pushed me outside my comfort zone as well as encouraged me to be adventurous and take on new tasks. "
Dominique Scripps College
"I gained a sense of independence, confidence in my ability to navigate the world, and lifelong friends."
Annie Guidroz Tulane University
"Absolutely worthwhile. The best year of my life, hands down. I'm applying to go to graduate school there right now because I can't wait to be back"
wedigb Kenyon College
"It was definitely worthwhile. I am much more confident to do things by myself. If I can travel alone in not only a foreign city, but also a foreign country and continent, then I can travel anywhere in the US and take this confidence into other activities. "
A student Brandeis University
"Independance. Sure it was worthwhile. "
A student Trinity University
"I learned a lot more about myself, what I value, and what kind of person I want to be. I know that all sounds super broad and general but I really valued it."
Jesse Burnett Trinity University
"Australia was the most amazing experience of my life. Living in an apartment in Surfers Paradise was a great place to start "adulating". I truly gained a new sense of independence while living and traveling abroad. These experiences could never have been replicated by any other area other than Australia. I miss it every day and ..."
Kayla H Roger Williams University / RWU
"It was 100% worth the money, time, and effort it took to get to England. I learned how to take care of myself, how to learn my way around a new place without someone holding my hand every step of the way, and I learned how to be more open minded. Study abroad to me is not just about taking classes abroad, its about learning to a..."
Thais da Silva The College of New Jersey
"I learned how much I love to hike, surf and be outside and how I need to make that more of a priority in my life. I also learned how to be more sociable and outgoing. Before I was quite shy and it was hard for me to warm up to people, but I got over that when I was abroad. I went to the university not knowing anyone, and I ended..."
Gillian Flippo Butler University
"In addition to gaining an extreme increase in confidence and my abilities, I learned how to truly live in the moment and that productivity can be achieved through different mindsets and measured in different ways. I also learned that the American educational system can be extremely one-sided in teaching its history (especially o..."
Georgia Grace Edwards Middlebury College
"I have traveled to many other countries in my life, and New Zealand was just not one that I enjoyed. The best time I had abroad was when I volunteered in Bali for 2 weeks during Spring Break."
A student Trinity University
"My eyes have seen parts of the world I thought I would never get to explore! I am much more open to new cultures and new experiences. I've learned that I can be independent and successful in a new environment, and that getting to know people from different parts of the world can be enlightening and fascinating! "
Theresa L'Etoile Saint Joseph's University
"I gained a deeper sense of how to live on my own. I learned how to budget not only my money but my time. With a city (and country) full of things to do it can be taxing on your time and wallet. Learning this balance taught me a lot."
Ben B Indiana University - Bloomington
"I gained confidence in my intellectual property, a wider perspective on life, and more solidified feelings regarding future aspirations and life goals. "
Shannon M Maloney Illinois Wesleyan University
"My parents live in London so I have already gotten a good feel for the locals and culture. This experience abroad, I gained incredible friendships with students and professors. I will be friends with the people I met in dorms hopefully for the rest of our lives. I also developed a very close relationship with my history professo..."
Grace Skillman University of Westminster
"It was incredibly worthwhile. I developed a lot as a more well-rounded individual. I met amazing individuals from all over the world, saw unimaginable beauty, and learned a lot about myself, traveling, time management, how to go with the flow, and many more things. I loved it so much!"
A student Drake University
"My Spanish skills have greatly improved, and with that my ability to have conversations with people from a variety of different backgrounds. Because many things were so new to me, from the climate to the Maya culture, it seemed like I learned something new in every conversation I had. "
Clare M Grinnell College
"Yes. Although I myself is from a whole different culture, the difference between western cultures, American and British (and also European, because I traveled a lot through western Europe) is clear and interesting to me. "
A student Brandeis University
"It was very worthwhile. I learned a lot about myself, and how I operate, but I also learned how to put myself out there more and be more adventurous so I could take advantage of every opportunity that was offered to me. Now that I'm home, I think back on what I didn't do, and I'm somewhat frustrated with myself that I let trivia..."
Miriam Jaffe Scripps College
"I learned that it is important to take initiative to experience new things. I think it was definitely a worthwhile experience."
Elizabeth Koshelev Brandeis University
"I got to see parts of the world I didn't know much about and learn more about what's important to me."
A student Brandeis University
"My Spanish-speaking improved immensely. I became close friends with many Cubans and learned and grew from their culture. I was able to see a side of Cuba unavailable to the normal tourists. I can't wait to go back."
A student Brandeis University
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