IFSA: University of Auckland Partnership

My time at the University of Auckland was the perfect blend of adventure and university life for me. The university itself had an such an array of classes that it wasn't difficult to find ones that both covered requirements for my school back home, but also offered something I couldn't get anywhere else. I was able to continue my English literature degree while also learning the native language of New Zealand, Te Reo Maōri. The classes themselves were not as strenuous as the ones I was use to at...

My first experience traveling outside of the United States was when I traveled to New Zealand for a semester study abroad. The IFSA-Butler program was exceptional and I could not have been happier with how my experience panned out. The IFSA-Butler staff was approachable and extremely helpful both before departure and while in New Zealand. A range of questions came up as I was preparing to study abroad, such as what classes should I take, where will I live, how will I communicate with friends and...

I could not be more grateful for my semester abroad with IFSA at the University of Auckland. I chose IFSA because the flexibility of the course selections allowed me to study both dance and philosophy (with courses going towards both my Dance and Moral Psychology majors!). In addition, with guidance from both the IFSA staff and the UoA staff, I had the invaluable opportunity to intern for Dance and Arts Therapy New Zealand, gaining hands-on experience in a field of interest for me. This interns...