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CZECH REPUBLIC ENGLAND Belfast, Northern Ireland Canterbury, England IRELAND ISRAEL ITALY NORTHERN IRELAND SCOTLAND SPAIN WALES Tel Aviv, Israel EUROPE & MIDDLE EAST 2019–2020 317.940.9336 | 800.858.0229 IFSA-Butler.org : Host Family | Residence Hall | Apartment or Flat : Self-Prepared Meals | Mandatory Meal Plan | Some Meals Included : Internships | Student Teaching | Directed Research | Volunteering | Community-based Learning : Special Scholarship Opportunity : Summer Program : Russell Group Member (similar to Ivy League) : Photo courtesy of an IFSA student Photo by IFSA student Shristi Uprety, University of Oxford, Spring 2016 EUROPE & MIDDLE EAST INTRODUCTION 3 Map of Program Locations 4 Explore More & The Value of an IFSA Program 6 Always Forward & CHART: Map Your Journey Abroad 7 The IFSA Difference 8 Greater Returns 9 Internships and Distinctive Learning Components 10 You Belong Here 11 Unpacked: Student Stories 12 Afford Your Journey 13 Funding Solutions PROGRAMS 14 CZECH REPUBLIC 16 Prague Global Flagship 17 Reimagining Europe 18 ENGLAND 21 London Global Flagship 22 London Career Accelerator 23 London Urban Research Lab 24 City, University of London Partnership 24 King’s College London Partnership 25 London School of Economics and Political Science Partnership 25 Queen Mary, University of London Partnership 26 SOAS, University of London Partnership 26 University College London Partnership 27 University of Westminster Partnership 28 University of the Arts, London Partnership 28 University of Sussex Partnership 29 University of Kent Partnership 30 University of Oxford Partnership 32 University of Cambridge Partnership 33 University of Leeds Partnership 33 University of York Partnership 34 IRELAND 37 Trinity College Dublin Partnership 38 University College Dublin Partnership 39 National University of Ireland Galway Partnership 39 Burren College of Art Partnership 40 University of Limerick Partnership 41 University College Cork Partnership 42 Queen’s University Belfast Partnership 43 Stranmillis University College Teacher Education Partnership 43 Ulster University Partnership 44 ISRAEL 47 Diversity and Coexistence 48 Rothberg International School Partnership 49 Business and Innovation 50 ITALY 53 Influence in Society and Business 54 SCOTLAND 57 University of Edinburgh Partnership 58 University of Edinburgh Parliamentary Internship 58 Glasgow School of Art Partnership 59 University of Glasgow Partnership 60 University of Stirling Partnership 61 University of St. Andrews Partnership 62 SPAIN 65 Design Thinking, Business, and Liberal Arts 66 WALES 69 Cardiff University Partnership CONNECT WITH US 70 Available Subjects 86 IFSA and Butler University 87 Connect with Us 88 National Advisors Council Executive Committee Members 89 Program Comparison Chart EUROPE & MIDDLE EAST The most popular location for study abroad students worldwide, Europe and the Middle East calls to undergraduates looking for a quality education abroad. Whether you are interested in studying at the world’s best and oldest universities or experiencing the juxtaposition of modern life in a part of the world with centuries of history, you are sure to find multiple options in Europe and the Middle East. Examine the global business world from another cultural perspective, study with the world’s leading scholars on topics from economics to cellular biology, or conduct meaningful research that contributes to your future academic learning. Along the way, you’ll build lifelong skills, friendships, and memories as you live and learn in places you’ve only read about in books. Spend a semester studying in Europe or the Middle East—you’ll return more independent and sophisticated than you thought possible. Your future self thanks you. Photo by IFSA student Wenli Bao, University College London, Spring 2017 2 EUROPE & MIDDLE EAST SCOTLAND STIRLING ST. ANDREWS GLASGOW EDINBURGH LONDONDERRY COLERAINE NEWTOWNABBEY NORTHERN IRELAND BELFAST YORK REPUBLIC OF LEEDS IRELAND GALWAY BALLYVAUGHAN DUBLIN ENGLAND LIMERICK CAMBRIDGE CORK WALES OXFORD LONDON CARDIFF CANTERBURY BRIGHTON PRAGUE CZECH REPUBLIC ITALY BARCELONA ROME SPAIN ISRAEL TEL AVIV JERUSALEM Photo by IFSA student Julia Berrebi, University College Dublin, Fall 2017 EUROPE & MIDDLE EAST 3 EXPLORE MORE The IFSA experience isn’t about simply seeing a new culture—it’s about living one. The discoveries you make along the way can be unexpected, and you might find it surprising how much your education can feel like an adventure. Whether you are navigating a new city or trying a new food, you will be exploring culture in everything you do. EMBRACE THE JOURNEY. THE VALUE OF AN IFSA PROGRAM We believe in transparency, especially when it comes to your study abroad investment. We take a “total cost of attendance” approach that will help you and your family plan for expenses reasonably and honestly. Your IFSA experience includes: • No application fees • Excursions and co-curricular trips in your host city or country • On-site orientation to get familiar with your surroundings, the culture, and the academic system • Comprehensive medical insurance • Two copies of your transcript with credits already converted to the U.S. system • Academic tutor (Latin America programs) • 24/7 health and safety support • On-site IFSA personnel to assist with academic, personal, and professional goals • Access to a global network of professionals and educators • Signature Exploring Community & Culture™ in a Global Context class scholarships Photo by IFSA student Mariana Perez Lozano, University College Dublin, Academic Year 2014-2015 4 EUROPE & MIDDLE EAST Study abroad TEACHES you the “ skills of building trust and FRIENDSHIPS, LISTENING and comprehending and communicating effectively with people who don’t always understand YOU. ” YOUR FUTURE SELF THANKS YOU TOM CLIFTON CO-FOUNDER, ANIMOTO IFSA ALUM 2001 ST. CATHERINE’S COLLEGE, UNIVERSITY OF OXFORD 5 ALWAYS FORWARD Your needs drive our innovation. And that’s why we’re always evaluating even as we push ourselves to do more. We consider your best-fit program from every angle, helping you identify what you need to ensure your experience supports your academic, professional, and personal goals. TOGETHER, WE’RE GOING PLACES. CU RRICULUM HUB AN ACADEMIC RESOURCE TOOL MAP YOUR JOURNEY ABROAD You need to stay on your path to graduation while studying abroad. This may mean taking specific classes to meet your degree requirements. CHART, powered by IFSA, helps you do just that. Need to take Advanced Creative Writing? Perhaps you need a Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer class. CHART will provide you with multiple options depending on the IFSA programs your school preapproves. Peruse more than 10,000 classes already taken by students in IFSA programs over the last three years, with new classes added frequently. You can view class outlines, reading lists, and syllabi, and you may be able to see which class your school considers as the class equivalent! Start your journey today by taking a direct path to CHART at IFSA-Butler.org/CHART. 6 EUROPE & MIDDLE EAST THE IFSA DIFFERENCE Your success is our success. Whatever your future aspirations may be, we will help you find the perfect study abroad program to help achieve your goals. World-class Academics On an IFSA program, you will find the highest quality classes taught by professors dedicated to providing challenging and rewarding classes along with the academic support you need. Unparalleled Support From start to finish, we will guide you throughout the process. You will have academic and personal mentors to assist with program choice, application, travel, cultural acclimation, language acquisition, class registration, academic issues, health and safety, and everything in between. Real-world Experience IFSA is prepared to help you round out your classroom experience with hands-on opportunities such as internships, directed research, student teaching, community- based learning, or volunteering. Our unparalleled network of professionals across the globe is ready to support you. Engaged Citizenship Anyone can be a tourist in a foreign country. Use our broad network to engage in the community, build competencies communicating across cultures, and develop yourself as a citizen of the world. Non-Profit Educational Organization We invest every dollar into providing a high-quality academic and cultural experience with the support services you need. Photo by IFSA student Carley Roe, University of Leeds, Spring 2017 7 GREATER RETURNS The IFSA experience is about creating serious momentum for the professional you’re becoming. The lessons you learn will pay rewards throughout your career and life. You’ll enhance your education with opportunities to participate in internships, research, and service projects while staying on track to earn your degree. And the connections you build will last a lifetime, adding another dimension to your personal story. YOUR FUTURE SELF THANKS YOU. Photo by IFSA student Joseph Lee, University of Kent, Spring 2018 Photo by IFSA student Keisha Brokaw, Reimagining Europe (Prague), Spring 2018 8 EUROPE & MIDDLE EAST INTERNSHIPS ABROAD Immerse yourself in the professional culture of another country while establishing an international network of colleagues and demonstrating your ability to navigate a global, multicultural business world. DIRECTED RESEARCH With the help of a faculty guide, you will create a research project that will serve as a tangible and meaningful product that showcases your commitment to your academic topic. STUDENT TEACHING