IFSA: University of Glasgow Partnership

I had been planning to study abroad for several years when I finally attended the University of Glasgow in the fall of my Junior year. The experience was not what I had expected, as I found that traveling can be a very lonely experience, though prior to my departure that is what I had hoped to be; alone. However, once I arrived, I found that I could find friends at my most crucial junctions to help me through impossible situations like locating lost luggage, finding my way through the London Underground, and even packing up to go home. I also learned that I was capable of more than I had thought I was as my months abroad continued, and I discovered that most, if not all, of my fears proved unfounded or at least surmountable. I am grateful for the opportunities IFSA provided me to leave my comfort zone, think outside the box, and try new things.

I had a great experience in Glasgow last semester. While the academic rigor of the program was much less than I was expecting, I was very glad that I ended up in this amazing city. The best part of my experience were the friends that I made with the other students using IFSA-Butler. The IFSA-Butler Scottish staff were so helpful, friendly, and really took the time to get to know all of us. They were a fantastic resource and my experience would not have been the same without them.

Studying abroad at the University of Glasgow was one of the best decisions of my life and one I will cherish forever. The sports societies were accepting, the people were amazing, and the opportunities were vast. IFSA-Butler stayed with me through it all and made sure I was doing well. They also provided amazing excursions into Scotland.