
Logan Moore
SIT Study Abroad
AlumniI wanted to experience a new culture for the first time, as before this trip I had never traveled outside of the United States. Also, I saw this as a ...
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IFSA, Institute for Study Abroad
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JOIN A FRIENDLY, LAID-BACK COMMUNITY BETWEEN THE MOUNTAINS AND THE SEA Find everything from computer science to communications to creative arts at this large university. With fewer commuting students than other Aussie schools, it’s easier to get to know Australian peers here. Gather on campus at Du
Arcadia Abroad
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Imagine studying on an 83-acre campus nestled between beautiful bushland at the foot of Mt. Kiera and the stunning coastline, yet only an hour south of Sydney? The University of Wollongong is perfect if you want to live in a quieter, more intimate, and affordable community that’s popular with stud
Hear what past participants have to say about their experiences
IFSA provided me the grounds in order to learn how to live independently in Wollongong, Australia. With caring and committed advisors, I felt as though I had a home away from home while being abroad on the other side of the world. This was such a rewarding experience and one I wouldn't trade for the world- I learned so many things about the world, myself, met new friends, took different courses, travelled on my own to different parts of Australia and none of that would be possible without the guidance of IFSA.

From the pre-departure materials, to the transition events, my semester in Australia through IFSA was very well-organized and well-thought out. I never feared not having enough information and felt very comfortable with whatever I was doing.
Everything about The University of Wollongong is great....gorgeous campus, gorgeous beaches, nicest people, great classes! I could go on for days. I have dreamed of coming to Australia since I was about 7, and this experience is better than anything I could have imagined. I live on campus in Kooloobong, and the people here are really like a tiny family, right from the start they took us in and made us feel at home. The city of Wollongong is great too, tons of good night life, shops, food and beaches. I really cant stop saying good things about this place! Health and Safety: We got notified if there was any issue with safety rather quickly....and I never felt unsafe
Alumni and staff share what it's really like to go abroad

Logan Moore
SIT Study Abroad
AlumniI wanted to experience a new culture for the first time, as before this trip I had never traveled outside of the United States. Also, I saw this as a ...
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Cassidy Beyer
TEAN by WorldStrides
AlumniAs an International Relations major at my home university, I really value the different perspectives that can be gained by going abroad. I knew that I...
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Kayla Valeri
TEAN by WorldStrides
AlumniI decided that 2020 was going to be the year that I pushed myself out of my comfort zone. My near year’s resolution for that year was that I was going...
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Garrett Tolbert
IES Abroad
AlumniI knew that my heart for wanderlust was bound to make it somewhere around the world one of these days, as I have always had an adoration for the adven...
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Maya Husted Davidsen
Deakin University
AlumniA lot of reasons! I wanted international experience and to improve my English. It is important to me, because my master’s degree is going to be in Eng...
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Sara Whitman
AIFS Abroad
AlumniI've had the desire to visit new places since I was a kid, so I knew this was something I wanted to do. Once I got to college, I was determined to get...
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Bridget Thom
CIS Abroad
AlumniI always knew I wanted to travel and experience a whole new environment. I've lived in a bubble for all my life growing up in Massachusetts and contin...
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Grace DeRidder
CIS Abroad
AlumniIn high school, I was fortunate enough to go on a history department trip for two weeks to Italy and Greece. At the end of the trip when a wave of hom...
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Madeline Kenny
TEAN by WorldStrides
AlumniI come from a tiny town in the middle of nowhere in New York. I always thought that getting out of there and moving to a bigger city would be benefici...
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Mike Morra
TEAN by WorldStrides
AlumniI was inspired to study abroad by my sister. She studied abroad in Edinburgh, Scotland while she was in school. After visiting her and hearing her tal...
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Annamaria Rudderow
IFSA, Institute for Study Abroad
AlumniOne of the requirements I am expected to fulfill for graduation includes studying abroad. We are given the option to study abroad for a few weeks duri...
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Erika Penrose
TEAN by WorldStrides
AlumniAs a biology student, I study life. As a girl from a small Midwestern town, I knew I had a limited view of life. Although going to college exposed me ...
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Rachael Bouley
CAPA The Global Education Network
AlumniI have always wanted to travel the world, ever since I was very young. My time in Sydney was my first time out of the United States and an absolute dr...
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Lilibeth Resendiz
CAPA The Global Education Network
AlumniI'm an international relations major and love to travel; studying abroad was always in my college plan. I chose to study with CAPA because I'd be stud...
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Joe Christian
CAPA The Global Education Network
AlumniDuring my sophomore year, I was required to go to my school’s study abroad fair. While there, my interest to study abroad sparked. Since I am a pharma...
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Summer Meer
CIS Abroad
AlumniI wanted to travel the world while I was still in college and learn about a new cultures and ways of life.
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Kenzie Woltemath
CIS Abroad
AlumniI've always wanted to travel the world and love the people in it. I so often find myself stuck in my little college "bubble,” and I really wanted to s...
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Sydney Taylor
TEAN by WorldStrides
AlumniI decided to go through a program because it was the best route for me. I'm not very good with processes or paperwork. By going through a program, som...
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Sean Demers
TEAN by WorldStrides
AlumniI wanted a change. I wanted to experience something new. Basically, I was bored. I knew that I loved to travel and I knew that my school had study abr...
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Kelsey Hostnik
TEAN by WorldStrides
AlumniThe idea of seeing another part of the world for an extended period of time was something I always had an interest in doing. I was able to explore cul...
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