In a world that is exponentially shrinking every year through globalization and technology, there is an ever-growing need to become culturally competent. This is why international education and cultural exchange…

An international education is one of the most important things anybody can and should do during their years of schooling. If history, and the current political climate of the world,…

The Catholic presence and culture in Granada is very prevalent. There are churches everywhere and, of course, there is the spectacular Cathedral of Granada.  I was lucky enough to arrive…

One of the best experiences I’ve had with the AIFS in Salamanca, Spain program and since going abroad is getting to explore Segovia, Spain. Segovia is home to three huge…

One of the best things about studying abroad is falling in love with a different part of the world. AIFS Study Abroad alum, Michael, knew he’d fall in love with…

The Holocaust is something we’ve all learned about in various classes all throughout our education. We hear the horrors that happened in concentration camps like Auschwitz, we read books about…

Arguably the most important aspect of the Italian culture is “la mia famiglia” — family. Everything Italians do centers around their family and loved ones — meals, work, social and…

It is no secret that fútbol (soccer) is extremely important throughout all of Latin America, but I have found this to be especially true here in Argentina. Argentina has a…

Seeking a fright while studying abroad in Europe this Halloween? Europe is home to some of the world’s most haunted locations. From abandoned castles to eerie old inns, Europe’s haunted…

When I FaceTime my family and friends in the United States while I study abroad in Costa Rica, they repeatedly tell me how happy I look… how abundantly happy I…