Future-Focused Study Abroad: IFSA in China

This past fall semester, I had the privilege of studying abroad in Shanghai, China through IFSA-Butler's International Business in China/ Shanghai program. It was one of the most rewarding experiences of my life! Apart from the program's enriching and fulfilling language and business classes, I was also able to complete an internship abroad- as I am interested in working in China this was great real-world experience for me. Besides academics, the program offered two breaks. The first we traveled...

The International Business program in Shanghai was a balanced combination of all the things I personally was looking for before going abroad. I needed academic rigor as well as cultural immersion which I both found with the Alliance program in Shanghai. As an Economics major, I wanted to make sure that I could actually take Econ related classes that I can credit for and that will contribute positively to my academic career. The housing was perfect as it was so close to the University. The apartm...

I am happy to have chosen The Alliance in Shanghai: International Business in China as my study abroad program. I learned to travel independently in China, so being there was definitely worthwhile. The experience is encouraging to know because it will help me on my future travels in and out of China. Academics: My Chinese language class was very intensive. I found Chinese 400 and China: An Economic Giant to be my two most enjoyable courses out of all of the ones I took that semester. Admin...