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Upcoming Site Visits
 It's the last chance to sign up for I FSA-Butler's advisor site visit to Barcelona October 26-27! Participants will visit the incredible city of Barcelona, interact with current IFSA-Butler program students and staff, visit the Universitat Aut�noma de Barcelona (UAB) and more. Click here to view the itinerary or view the site visit application. IFSA-Butler will also be hosting a site visit to Australia April 16-26, 2015. Click here for details. For more information on either site visit, contact Amy Bartnick-Blume at 317-940-4255 or via email.
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IFSA-Butler on Social Media
Connect with IFSA-Butler through a variety of social media channels, where we share student stories and photos, information and updates about our programs, and other fun study abroad tidbits: quotes, blogs, videos and more. Use the buttons to the left to check out our networks on Facebook, Twitter, Flickr and YouTube.
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Spring, Semester 1 Fees Available
IFSA-Butler fees for spring semester, semester 1 and calendar year 2015 are now available. For a complete list of fees, supplemental costs and personal cost estimates, visit our website. At IFSA-Butler, we believe our program fees offer more comprehensive student support than any other study abroad organization. There is no application fee and our spring 2015 program fees will not change - guaranteed. Click here to see what's included in our program fee. Twenty-five years of experience, unparalleled student support, high academic standards and our commitment to cultural immersion are just a few of the things that set us apart. What else makes IFSA-Butler different? Click here to find out!
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Exploring Community & Culture Program Update
IFSA-Butler's Exploring Community & Culture program (C&C) is designed to take students' study abroad experience to another level. It encourages students to get the most out of their time away, by blending intercultural learning with an exploration of today's complex notions.
Though IFSA-Butler's study abroad programs are already integrated, research has shown that students are more likely to grow interculturally with the assistance of a formal, facilitated program.
One IFSA-Butler C&C program participant said, "[C&C is] a project-based, crash course in the dynamic and lively facets of the Irish culture, as well as the reflection of one's own. It is two hours a week spent delving into topics most certainly forgotten by a typical study abroad student, and there would have been a void in my experience without it."
New C&C pilot programs have started in Buenos Aires and Mendoza, Argentina, joining the already-established C&C sites in Barcelona, Dublin (Trinity, UCD), London (Birkbeck, City, Queen Mary), M�rida and Valpara�so. For more information, contact Patti Brown, director of special program initiatives.
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IFSA-Butler Staff News & Notes
IFSA-Butler New Zealand Resident Director Sian Munro recently presented to the ISANA NZ conference in Auckland. The presentation focused on promoting diversity and inclusion among U.S. study abroad students.
Field Director Opal Leeman Bartzis authored a research chapter in the upcoming book "Global Innovation of Teaching and Learning in Higher Education: Transgressing Boundaries." Opal's chapter is titled "Student Teaching Abroad: Intercultural Learning in Context." The book will be released on Amazon on November 14.
Opal has also been appointed to the Forum's Committee on Curricular Development and Academic Design.
Peru Resident Director Laura Balbuena has been awarded the distinguished professor designation by Pontificia Universidad Cat�lica del Per� based on high scores received from student evaluations last semester.
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Special Scholarship Available for New Zealand
Education New Zealand is now offering US$2,000 for the Education New Zealand Study Abroad Travel Awards to help fund air travel to New Zealand. In addition, the Excellence Awards give US$500 toward the cost of study abroad at any New Zealand university. Click here for more information.
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Student Incidents and Emergency Response
IFSA-Butler is recognized as the leader in the education abroad field for emergency response and crisis management. With years of experience, IFSA-Butler has comprehensive emergency plans in place for all program locations, as well as trained and experienced staff in the United States and abroad who are prepared to handle any emergency situation that may arise.
If your student is experiencing an incident or situation, please contact our Indianapolis office at 800-858-0229 and speak with either an assistant director or the director of student services. The Indianapolis staff will relay your student's concerns to the on-site resident director for assistance.
Indianapolis staff can also be reached outside business hours in the event of an emergency. Our emergency number is 317-308-9040. Please use this number for true emergencies only. The Butler University Police Department can also reach us in an emergency and can be contacted at 317-940-9396.
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IFSA-Butler Student Achievements
IFSA-Butler University of Edinburgh program alum, Lauren Magaziner, Hamilton College, published a book in August. "The Only Thing Worse than Witches" is available on Amazon. Click here to read our student spotlight on Lauren.
Haley Alderete, a Claremont McKenna College student who studied on an IFSA-Butler program in Chile, is a recipient of a Diversity Abroad scholarship. As a scholarship recipient, Haley will be blogging about her experience and sharing photos and videos on DiversityAbroad.com.
 IFSA-Butler student Marine Galvez, Barnard College, who studied in Buenos Aires will return to Argentina on a Fulbright scholarship to research the effects of Argentina's 2012 gender-identity law, and to study its potential for the promotion of health and human rights in political decision making.
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Upcoming Alliance Advising WorkshopsThe Alliance for Global Education is offering three daylong professional development opportunities for international educators focused on advising on India and China. The workshops explore topics including: regional differences within India and China, internships and field-based research, managing student expectations, and health, safety and security. Space is limited, so reserve your seat today by emailing outreach@allianceglobaled.org. Click here for more information. Advising for China September 26 South Hadley, MA Sessions facilitated by: Han Bing, Director for China Programs Andrea Custodi, Director of Academic Affairs Advising for India October 3 Evanston, IL
Sessions facilitated by: Uttaraa Jadhav, Director for India Programs Jonathan Ferguson, Director of International Operations Advising for India November 7 Portland, OR Sessions facilitated by: Katie Jo Walter, Manipal Resident Director Shannon Cates, Executive Director
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