Vicky Bender, Author at IFSA-Butler Unpacked

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Feeling at Home Abroad

May 8, 2017 Vicky Bender 0 Comment Being local, Budget, feeling at home, Financial Aid, financial planning, local life, making the most of it, Scotland, the little things, traveling, University of St Andrews, Wesleyan University, work to study program

Though he has gone on a few trips, Chris enjoys living more like a local in St Andrews, Scotland. He shares how he’s felt more at home this semester.

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Academic Support Services – My Experience

April 19, 2017 Vicky Bender 0 Comment academic support, academic systems, academic workshops, City University of London, england, london, London staff, Orientation, support services, Wake Forest University, work to study program

Sarah shares her experiences with the exceptional support services IFSA-Butler and City University provided in London!

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Beyond Fresa Y Chocolate: LGBTQ+ Culture in Havana

April 17, 2017April 17, 2017 Vicky Bender 0 Comment cuba, Diversity, Dominant Culture, exploring identity, Havana, identity abroad, LGBTQ+, LGBTQ+ Safety, Like Me, Privilege, Sexuality Abroad, Universidad de La Habana

Kellie speaks with her lesbian study abroad peer Amanda about her experiences abroad and the LGBTQ+ community in Havana.

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A First Generation Student Abroad

April 14, 2017 Vicky Bender 0 Comment adjusting, family, First Generation, First Generation Scholarship, Interview, New Zealand, Oregon State University, Support, TRIO, University of Otago

Jennifer interviews her friend Ana about her experiences as a first generation student studying abroad in New Zealand so far.

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Why Men Should Study Abroad

April 12, 2017 Vicky Bender 0 Comment Dublin, First Generation, gender, gender gap, Ireland, making friends, men, Men Abroad, traveling together, University College Dublin

As a man studying abroad, Eric was confronted early on with the huge gender gap in U.S. students studying abroad. He investigates why this is, and encourages other men to consider it!