{"id":973,"date":"2026-06-29T18:34:11","date_gmt":"2026-06-29T18:34:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.butler.edu\/overseas\/?page_id=973"},"modified":"2026-08-30T20:39:39","modified_gmt":"2026-08-30T20:39:39","slug":"parent-guide","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.butler.edu\/overseas\/admission-aid\/parent-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Butler Overseas Parent Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<style>section.hero-standard.hero-standard--hasImage.alignfull {position: relative; overflow: hidden;} .hero-standard__extraContent {position: absolute; top: -85px; right: 0;} .hero-standard__extraContent img {height: 500px;} section.hero-standard.hero-standard--hasImage.alignfull {background-color: #ebf2f6;} span.headline-highlight__text.headline-h1 {position: relative; z-index: 2;}<\/style>\n\n\n\n<section style=\"--hero-accent:#3278a4\" class=\"hero hero--standard alignfull has-no-block-start-margin hero--no-image hero--no-social-links wp-block-butler-hero-standard\">\n\t<div class=\"hero__container container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1\n\t\t\t\tclass=\"hero__headline butler-auto-contrast\"\n\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\tButler Overseas Parent Guide\t\t\t<\/h1>\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"hero__inner-blocks\">\n\t\t\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons hero__button-list is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<\/section>\n\n\n<section class=\"content-block content-block--has-menu wp-block-butler-content-block\">\n\t<div class=\"content-block-container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"content-block-layout\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"content-block-menu-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<nav class=\"content-block-menu-nav\" aria-label=\"Site menu\" id=\"page-nav\"><div class=\"content-block-menu-wrapper\"><header class=\"content-block-menu-header\"><span class=\"content-block-menu-header-label\">Admission &#038; Aid Menu<\/span><button type=\"button\" class=\"content-block-menu-mobile-toggle\" title=\"Toggle menu\" aria-label=\"Toggle menu\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><\/button><\/header><ul class=\"content-block-menu-list\"><li class=\"content-block-menu-list-item content-block-menu-item-initial\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.butler.edu\/overseas\/admission-aid\/admission-deadlines\/\" class=\"content-block-menu-list-link\">Deadlines<\/a><\/li><li class=\"content-block-menu-list-item content-block-menu-item-initial\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.butler.edu\/overseas\/admission-aid\/how-to-apply\/\" class=\"content-block-menu-list-link\">How to Apply<\/a><\/li><li class=\"content-block-menu-list-item content-block-menu-item-initial\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.butler.edu\/overseas\/admission-aid\/visit\/\" class=\"content-block-menu-list-link\">Visit<\/a><\/li><li class=\"content-block-menu-list-item content-block-menu-item-initial\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.butler.edu\/overseas\/admission-aid\/admission-team\/\" class=\"content-block-menu-list-link\">Admission Team<\/a><\/li><li class=\"content-block-menu-list-item content-block-menu-item-initial\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.butler.edu\/overseas\/admission-aid\/tuition-and-scholarships\/\" class=\"content-block-menu-list-link\">Tuition and Scholarships<\/a><\/li><li class=\"content-block-menu-list-item content-block-menu-item-initial\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.butler.edu\/overseas\/admission-aid\/parent-guide\/\" class=\"content-block-menu-list-link\">Parent Guide<\/a><\/li><li class=\"content-block-menu-list-item content-block-menu-item-initial\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.butler.edu\/overseas\/admission-aid\/school-counselor-resources\/\" class=\"content-block-menu-list-link\">School Counselor Resources<\/a><\/li><li class=\"content-block-menu-list-item content-block-menu-item-initial\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.butler.edu\/overseas\/request-more-information\/?utm_source=website&#038;utm_medium=web&#038;utm_campaign=overseas\" class=\"content-block-menu-list-link\">Request Information<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/nav>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"content-block-content-container is-layout-constrained\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\n<h2 id=\"h-take-your-student-s-education-beyond-borders\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Take your student&#8217;s education beyond borders.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Butler Overseas | An education prepared for the world.\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/kOaIkBXENBk?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Purposefully designed for a small cohort of ambitious students, Butler Overseas combines the adventure of global exploration with the personalized support, mentorship, and academic rigor families expect from a premier educational experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your globally-minded student is ready to make a difference with their education, experience new cultures, and discover their independence.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Butler Overseas Parent Guide is designed to help <em>you<\/em> feel ready and informed as they prepare to embark on this three-year journey around the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Know a student who\u2019d love to travel during college? <a href=\"https:\/\/www.butler.edu\/overseas\/nominate-a-prospective-student\/\">Nominate a prospective student here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-parent-questions\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Parent Questions<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"butler-accordion-container wp-block-butler-accordion-container\" data-allow-multiple=\"false\" style=\"--butler-accordion-title-bg-hover: ;\">\n\n<div class=\"butler-accordion-item wp-block-butler-accordion-item\">\n\t<div class=\"butler-accordion-header\">\n\t\t<h2 class=\"butler-accordion-title wp-block-butler-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t<button class=\"butler-accordion-toggle\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\tWhat are the benefits of a global education?\t\t\t\t<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Open<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t<\/h2>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"butler-accordion-item-content\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What is the ROI of a global degree?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In an increasingly difficult job market, having a resume with distinctive features upon graduation is nearly critical. Butler Overseas students will graduate with a resume that will stand out from their peers in ways that demonstrate skills and competencies that employers or graduate programs are looking for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Butler Overseas students graduate with more than memories of a unique college experience\u2014they\u2019ll also step into the workforce with leadership skills shaped by years of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.butler.edu\/overseas\/academics\/learning-by-location\/\">multicultural, multilingual living and learning.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Multiple studies conducted by sources such as the Forum for Education Abroad and the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) have found that graduates with global education stand out in today\u2019s competitive job market. Graduates tend to find employment faster than their peers without study abroad experience and even earn higher salaries on average.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pair these outcomes with Butler\u2019s commitment to 1:1 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.butler.edu\/overseas\/academics\/career-development\/\">career mentorship and professional development<\/a>\u2014beginning students\u2019 first year\u2014and Butler Overseas students are positioned to enter their first job or graduate school with confidence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Lastly, Butler University\u2019s traditional programs have a 98 percent placement rate within six months of graduation, a testament to the University\u2019s rigorous academics and professional preparation.<\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"butler-accordion-item wp-block-butler-accordion-item\">\n\t<div class=\"butler-accordion-header\">\n\t\t<h2 class=\"butler-accordion-title wp-block-butler-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t<button class=\"butler-accordion-toggle\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\tIs my student a good fit for this program?\t\t\t\t<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Open<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t<\/h2>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"butler-accordion-item-content\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Butler Overseas students are curious, adaptable, and eager to make the world a better place. Your child may be an excellent fit if they want to\u2026&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Travel as they prioritize their education<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pursue a degree in either Environmental Studies or International Business&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Complete their college degree in as little as three years&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Explore new perspectives while critically examining their own<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Practice independence while enjoying a close-knit community during college<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Develop an adventurous, adaptable, and resilient mindset&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Influence change through an unmatched international experience<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Below are some sample questions you might ask your student if they are considering Butler Overseas:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Depending on the semester, you\u2019ll be either cooking your own meals or eating the local cuisine your host family makes. Are you ready for that?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Are you passionate about environmental justice, international economic trends, and exploring global issues?&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Do you get excited when thinking about exploring a new city every semester? How do you feel about change or meeting people with a different worldview or language than you?&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If your student has friends who would also be an excellent fit for Butler Overseas, you can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.butler.edu\/overseas\/nominate-a-prospective-student\/\">nominate a prospective student here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"butler-accordion-item wp-block-butler-accordion-item\">\n\t<div class=\"butler-accordion-header\">\n\t\t<h2 class=\"butler-accordion-title wp-block-butler-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t<button class=\"butler-accordion-toggle\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\tWhat does the Butler Overseas academic experience entail?\t\t\t\t<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Open<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t<\/h2>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"butler-accordion-item-content\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.butler.edu\/overseas\/academics\/\">Butler Overseas curriculum<\/a> integrates the rigorous liberal arts education Butler is known for with technical and professional education rooted in each country\u2019s unique identity. The program is the first global degree model that uses hybrid instruction, blending best practices in online learning with place-based learning alongside local faculty.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">During fall and spring semesters abroad, students\u2019 coursework will combine online instruction from Butler faculty with in-person classes taught by trusted IFSA faculty at local IFSA centers. This place-based learning maximizes the cultural, historical, and environmental richness of each location. In the summers, students return to Butler\u2019s campus for in-person classes and immersive learning experiences throughout the city of Indianapolis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Students who major in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.butler.edu\/overseas\/academics\/environmental-studies\/\">Environmental Studies<\/a> will minor in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.butler.edu\/overseas\/academics\/international-business\/\">International Business<\/a>\u2014and vice versa\u2014for a highly integrated academic experience.<\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"butler-accordion-item wp-block-butler-accordion-item\">\n\t<div class=\"butler-accordion-header\">\n\t\t<h2 class=\"butler-accordion-title wp-block-butler-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t<button class=\"butler-accordion-toggle\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\tWill this program help my student find internships?\t\t\t\t<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Open<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t<\/h2>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"butler-accordion-item-content\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes\u2014students will work with their career mentor, advisor, and the Butler Overseas team to secure their required internships both in Indianapolis and abroad.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While students are responsible for determining how to balance their internship schedule and in-person courses, Butler Overseas will also provide <a href=\"https:\/\/www.butler.edu\/overseas\/academics\/career-development\/\">professional preparation<\/a> such as job shadowing, assistance with r\u00e9sum\u00e9s, portfolio development, interview strategies, career fairs, and connections to international organizations in addition to assistance with internship placements.<\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"butler-accordion-item wp-block-butler-accordion-item\">\n\t<div class=\"butler-accordion-header\">\n\t\t<h2 class=\"butler-accordion-title wp-block-butler-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t<button class=\"butler-accordion-toggle\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\tWhat does Butler Overseas\u2019 global student support look like?\t\t\t\t<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Open<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t<\/h2>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"butler-accordion-item-content\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Butler Overseas combines the well-established site infrastructure from the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.butler.edu\/overseas\/about\/about-ifsa\/\">Institute for Study Abroad (IFSA)<\/a> with Butler\u2019s whole-student support system to provide you and your student with peace of mind at every stage of the experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">IFSA sites prioritizes student safety by:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Leveraging the expertise of <strong>onsite local staff <\/strong>who have robust knowledge of their region, the language, and culture<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hosting <strong>detailed safety orientations and neighborhood tours<\/strong> so your student knows how to confidently navigate transportation, housing, dining, in-person class attendance, and other aspects of daily life<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Offering <strong>24\/7 emergency response assistance<\/strong> and predetermined crisis protocols through IFSA\u2019s dedicated Health, Safety and Wellbeing Team<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In addition to onsite support, Butler and IFSA monitor each location&#8217;s physical and cultural climate with guidance from organizations such as the U.S. Department of State, U.S. embassies and consulates, the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP), and the broader international education community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This allows the program to both foster independence and surround students with a strong network of support as they study abroad.<\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"butler-accordion-item wp-block-butler-accordion-item\">\n\t<div class=\"butler-accordion-header\">\n\t\t<h2 class=\"butler-accordion-title wp-block-butler-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t<button class=\"butler-accordion-toggle\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\tHow does Butler Overseas navigate health and well-being abroad?\t\t\t\t<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Open<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t<\/h2>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"butler-accordion-item-content\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">College is an ideal time for young adults to grow in self-advocacy, but no matter where they are around the globe, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.butler.edu\/overseas\/student-life\/safety-and-well-being\/\">your student will never be far from support.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Through IFSA, there are standing relationships with general practitioners, specialists, mental health professionals, and hospitals to provide support in every location. In addition, Butler\u2019s on-campus team will help connect students to appropriate resources while abroad.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whether your student has dietary restrictions, a disability or preexisting health condition, mental health needs, religious accommodations, or other unique considerations, we work closely with families to create the conditions they need to thrive.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Inclusion and accessibility are core values of both Butler and IFSA, which is why we prepare robust resources to support students\u2019 needs and identities while they navigate the diverse political, cultural, linguistic, religious, and historical contexts of each destination.<\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"butler-accordion-item wp-block-butler-accordion-item\">\n\t<div class=\"butler-accordion-header\">\n\t\t<h2 class=\"butler-accordion-title wp-block-butler-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t<button class=\"butler-accordion-toggle\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\tWhat will homestay semesters look like for my student?\t\t\t\t<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Open<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t<\/h2>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"butler-accordion-item-content\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Students in homestays are placed with carefully screened families in safe neighborhoods, many of whom have been hosting IFSA students for years.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These families may host up to two Butler Overseas students at a time. For many students, homestays become one of the most transformative parts of the experience, offering daily opportunities to build relationships, practice language skills, and experience local culture firsthand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Host families vary widely and may include retirees, multi-generational households, and other family structures. Many students keep in touch with their host families long after returning home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your student can expect a furnished private bedroom, access to laundry facilities, and either a private or shared bathroom. As with many parts of the world, amenities such as air conditioning may differ from what students are accustomed to in the United States.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We encourage families to have conversations with their students about independence if this program is of interest to them. While all young adults eventually learn meal prepping, grocery shopping, and cooking, Butler Overseas students often develop these life skills more quickly as part of their immersive experience abroad.<\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"butler-accordion-item wp-block-butler-accordion-item\">\n\t<div class=\"butler-accordion-header\">\n\t\t<h2 class=\"butler-accordion-title wp-block-butler-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t<button class=\"butler-accordion-toggle\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\tHow do flights work for this program?\t\t\t\t<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Open<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t<\/h2>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"butler-accordion-item-content\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">All students will arrange their travel to Butler University in Indianapolis, Indiana for the first summer start date. From there, the students will be booked in a group to their first international location for the first Fall semester in London, England. The cost of this flight will be added to the student\u2019s account. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After that, students will typically be given the start dates for each semester and can book their own flights to arrive on time. This will allow students the flexibility to make their own arrangements, which could include travel home during the program breaks. All flights are the financial responsibility of the student.<\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"butler-accordion-item wp-block-butler-accordion-item\">\n\t<div class=\"butler-accordion-header\">\n\t\t<h2 class=\"butler-accordion-title wp-block-butler-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t<button class=\"butler-accordion-toggle\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\tWhat if my student is accepted and then decides the program isn\u2019t a good fit mid-semester?\t\t\t\t<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Open<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t<\/h2>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"butler-accordion-item-content\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Life happens\u2014there may be many reasons why a fully overseas experience may no longer work for your students\u2019 lifestyle or career goals. In these cases, they would have the option to take a leave from the program or transfer to one of Butler\u2019s Indianapolis campus-based programs. If they choose to continue in their Butler Overseas major, they will still be right on track for graduation while receiving guidance on the best path forward.<\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"footer-contact has-social-links wp-block-butler-footer-contact\">\n\t<div class=\"footer-contact-wrapper\">\n\t\t<div class=\"footer-contact-content\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading footer-contact-headline has-xx-large-font-size\">Contact Butler Overseas<\/h2><div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-top footer-contact-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-column footer-contact-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading footer-contact-column-heading\">Butler Overseas<\/h3><p class=\"footer-contact-column-content wp-block-paragraph\"><a 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