IFSA: Macquarie University Partnership

IFSA Macquarie Program is amazing! The IFSA staff, both in the US and on-site in Sydney were phenomenal, the nicest people I have ever met who really care about helping you through the study abroad process and giving you the amazing study abroad experience they promise! The on-site staff are always up to meet with you over coffee or lunch, even outside of the regular campus drop in meetings they hold every week or two. IFSA's 3 day orientation is, without a doubt, one of the best parts of the ...

I had an amazing experience Studying Abroad through IFSA. I come from a place where no one really leaves and before going abroad I had never left the East Coast. On top of that, I was a first generation college student from a working class family. I had no idea how to apply for a visa or passport or anything. IFSA staff was so helpful and I am still surprised that I got through the whole process without any problems. The months leading up to me leaving, I emailed my advisers obsessively but they...

Not a day goes by that I am not thankful for my time abroad. Sydney, Australia is one of the best cities in the world (and I say that as a Miami-native). It is expensive, which is why I ranked it average in terms of cost of living. But, you do get what you pay for. My meals were always delicious, the city is clean, I always felt safe, even at night! The people are incredibly friendly too! I truly felt right at home. My abroad program, IFSA-Butler, gave the perfect balance of autonomy and support...