IFSA: University College Cork Partnership

My experience with IFSA at University College Cork was really special and I wouldn't trade it for the world. I was able to make new friends, adjust to a new country and gain independence, travel all around Ireland and to other countries, and learn so much. Something that was unique about IFSA that some of my friends in other abroad programs didn't get to experience was the IFSA trips around the country. I was able to go on two trips around Ireland - out West and up North to Belfast. I bonded wit...

Even though my time in Ireland was cut short due to the pandemic, I couldn't have asked for a better experience. The IFSA program struck the perfect balance between providing support and allowing me the freedom to create my own experience. The orientation program, optional weekend excursions, and most importantly the contact with a local coordinator who was willing to share his culture and answer questions as they came up made me feel comfortable as I adjusted to life abroad. However, unlike...

I cannot emphasize enough how much I absolutely adored studying at UCC through IFSA. I loved it so much I am actually trying to move back to Cork or go to graduate school at UCC! Two other people in my program are also planning on going back to UCC for graduate school. I made the best decision by deciding to study through IFSA. The orientation was so welcoming, and I constantly felt like myself and my goals were supported and made important. I frequently met with my on-campus advisor, and when I...