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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 that I am much more independent than I think I am. This allowed me to both improve my independence, as well as gain confidence in my ability to be independent. This will be a great skill to have when I am working and living on my own in the near future."
Kira Goodwin Gettysburg College
"I truly learned how to look at things from other perspectives. Living with international students taught me valuable lessons that everyone views and sees things dramatically different sometimes. It was definitely worthwhile."
Ryan University of Alabama - Tuscaloosa
"Traveling to another country, living a different daily life, and participating in different activities has deeply shown me a different culture and taught me a lot; especially that it was my first time to travel and live by myself, so that increased the responsibility sense to a very observable high level. "
Noor Altaai University of Missouri - Kansas City / UMKC
"I learned a lot about the confidence that comes from independence. It's rather forced upon you living in another country, but you get outside your comfort zone quickly and learn to fend for yourself in ways that I've never had to at home. "
Anna Meusel Saint Michael's College
"How to be more independent! I also had lots of self-reflection time where I could just sit down and think about what I really want to do, what I like and dislike etc. Plus, I made many new friends, and I could also travel around the UK and Europe! It was eye-opening and humbling. "
Chenyu Zhang Lafayette College
"I learned a lot about myself and my confidence in my capabilities and independence grew significantly. I became nearly fluent in another language and made a few life-long friendships. It was one of the most worthwhile things I have done in my life thus far. "
Katherine Haile Northwestern University
"I improved my Spanish a lot I experienced life abroad I learned a ton of cool Environmental Science things that I never would have in the US Very worthwhile"
A student University of Minnesota - Morris
"I learned so much about myself, education, the UK, my academic topics (poetry and Ulysses by James Joyce), and met amazing people along the way. I also got the chance to row for my college and be a part of another university!"
Marcia Zimmerman Johns Hopkins University
"I not only gained a few lifelong friends, but greatly improved my Spanish and gained an understanding of a different culture and perspective from the one I was accustomed to. I feel that I took advantage of my time in Costa Rica and saw many amazing places and met many amazing people. "
Molly Lenihan Trinity University
"Academically - I learned a lot. It was a rigorous program. I made a lot of friends, range of students from undergraduates to PhDs. The city itself is stunningly beautiful. It was an eye-opening experience in general."
A student Harvey Mudd College
"I mostly learned about the incredibly interesting history of Lima, and Perú as a whole. This was worthwhile."
Ethan Stone Brandeis University
"Definitely! I gained exposure, broadened perspective, respect, historical understanding and more confidence. "
Maegann S Brandeis University
"100%. I learned how to be completely independent so far away from my normal support system. I was able to fully understand who I am as a person and how to live my best life by doing activities I truly get joy from. I learned all about the Australian laid back lifestyle and got to live next to a beach for nearly half a year. All ..."
Kristie Tunheim Gustavus Adolphus College
"Not only did my semester abroad significantly improve my Spanish-speaking, but it also instilled in me a new sense of confidence and independence. Also, the traveling I got to do while in country was once-in-a-lifetime."
Susan Fisher Georgetown University
"I think I gained a lot of confidence in myself and my ability to do things on my own. It was definitely worth while. "
Casey Harris Scripps College
"I obtained a lot of Spanish vocabulary. "
Jean Poulard Brandeis University
"I learned a lot about the NZ culture."
A student Middlebury College
"TOTALLY! I gained independence and the ability to be self sufficient, moreover I explored a part of the world that is not close to home "
A student Brandeis University
"My most impactful experience happened right after my program ended. I traveled to Western China where I went hiking for 10 days alone. During these days, I was forced to make new friends, find my way around, and do everything I wanted to do, all while speaking Chinese. This made me incredibly confident and outgoing as I was forc..."
Aaron Gold Brandeis University
"Yes. Though I spent my time learning about a new country, I ended up learning the most about myself."
A student Brandeis University
"I learned to be an adult."
Alexandra Hahn Brandeis University
"I learned so many things while I was abroad, a lot of which came from outside of the program. Some of the learning I did was indeed within the program, but it wasn't book learning. It was more about learning who are the people I would like to surround myself with, it was learning about the qualities I look for in others. Outside..."
Gabriella S Brandeis University
"Lifelong friends, acculturation. Very worthwhile."
A student Brandeis University
"yield friendship. Yes"
Heng X University College London / UCL
"I gained independence, travel experience, had the best work/life balance of my life ... there's so much to say. It was definitely worthwhile. "
A student Brandeis University
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