Student testimonials

Last Updated on Wednesday, 24 February 2010 05:29 Written by Andrew Lai Monday, 13 April 2009 04:23

This study abroad experience has changed my life. I will never forget the amazing people that I have met during my time here and the awesome experiences that I have had. IFSA Butler has granted me the opportunity of a lifetime and I would advise anyone and everyone to study abroad in the land of paradise.”
Julie Yeagley (Susquehanna University) Studies at Griffith University, Gold Coast University.

"I think Butler does a tremendous job at running the program. Talking with students from various other programs, it seems that Butler is the most comprehensive and stress-free. From the cell phones to country life weekend, the program really is great at helping students adjust to life abroad."
Alex Hamberger (Case Western Reserve University) studied at University of Sydney

"IFSA-Butler was extremely efficient and informative with the material they sent prior to departure.  Throughout the semester they continued to send updates in their “Butler Bull” magazine. The travel agent they chose to book the airline tickets through was very prompt and continued to respond to my questions even after my academic semester was over. Orientation was a lot of fun and it is the way I met my best friends abroad. It was informative and fun.
On campus each week, our student services coordinator was on campus to have coffee and chat for further support. IFSA-Butler also organized a few activities throughout the semester: surfing, dinners, and an outing to the Sydney Opera House."
Rachel Baumann (Austin College) studied at University of Wollongong

"Butler gave us opportunities to see parts of Australia that I wouldn't have as a tourist or other exchange student."
Sarah Bollinger (Ursinus College) studied at James Cook University, Townsville

"My SSC helped me make my transition into Australia easy. She was always able to answer any questions I had. She planned a ot of fun activities and was also there to listen to my various stories or problems."
Tiffany Bowman (Drake University) studied at University of Wollongong

"Throughout the semester they always made sure we were informed about back home, world events and took good care to make sure all the Butler study abroad students had everything we needed."
Kristin Kunz (Gustavus Adolphus) studied at James Cook University, Townsville

"I had a fantastic weekend at the Grampians. The food, the hikes, rock climbing, abseiling, the driver Linda, and everything was absolutely wonderful!"
Cynthia Harris (Wellesly University) studied at University of Melbourne

"Living in Uni Hall provides the greatest experience for a person wanting to meet heaps of Australians. The friends I've met here will not be forgotten."
Chelsea Leighton (University of Vermont) studied at Flinders University, Adelaide

"Living in Kooloobong has been the best 4.5 months of my live. Since it is a very diverse college, I have friends from all over the world to visit someday. Leaving them will be the hardest thing I have ever done."
Kristen Alvey (Butler University) studied at University of Wollongong

"My four months spent in Australia have been absolutely amazing beyond the point of description. A large part of this is due to the wonderful atmosphere at Monash Univeristy, especially in the Halls at Monash Residential Services. The people, staff, and accomodations are more than welcoming to anyone and everyone. The best times spent this semester were with students also living in the Halls. I have had the privilege of meeting a number of students from several countries as well as Australian students who have become some of my closest friends in the past four months. The social and academic atmosphere here at Monash is everything anyone could ever want from any University, especially while abroad. I don't think I could have chosen a better school to study abroad at and I am thankful for having the chance to meet the most wonderful people in the world."
Whitney Goduto (St Michael's College) studied at Monash University, Melbourne

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