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    Student Spotlight: Susanna’s Summer Abroad in Barcelona, Spain

    by AIFS Abroad October 19, 2026
    by AIFS Abroad October 19, 2026

    Want to know what it’s really like to study abroad in Spain? We recently spoke to Susanna, a business economics major and Spanish minor from Wheaton College. She spent her summer studying abroad in Barcelona with AIFS …

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    Student Spotlight: Alex’s Spring Semester in Rome, Italy

    by AIFS Abroad October 19, 2026
    by AIFS Abroad October 19, 2026

    Curious what a semester in Italy is really like? We recently caught up with Alex, a mathematics major at the University of Alabama, who spent her spring semester studying abroad in the historic city …

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    What Can You Study Abroad in Ireland? A Guide by Major & Academic Interest

    by AIFS Abroad October 16, 2026
    by AIFS Abroad October 16, 2026

    Thinking about studying abroad in Ireland, but wondering if it fits with your major? You’re in luck! Ireland offers a whole lot more than Irish history and literature courses. In …

  • Academics & Career FieldsItaly

    What Can You Study Abroad in Florence? A Guide by Major & Academic Interest

    by AIFS Abroad October 14, 2026
    by AIFS Abroad October 14, 2026

    Thinking about studying abroad in Florence, but wondering whether it works for your major? Florence may be famous for Renaissance art, but art majors aren’t the only students who can make …

  • Participant SpotlightsSpain

    Student Spotlight: Emma’s Summer in Madrid, Spain

    by AIFS Abroad October 13, 2026
    by AIFS Abroad October 13, 2026

    Wondering what it’s like to study abroad in Spain? Hear from Emma, an advertising and public relations student from Grand Valley State University, who spent her summer advancing her degree and exploring Spanish …

  • Italy

    What Is It Really Like to Study Abroad in Florence? A Student Guide

    by AIFS Abroad October 7, 2026
    by AIFS Abroad October 7, 2026

    You’ve seen the photos: the Duomo, the Ponte Vecchio, and historic cobblestone streets laying low underneath an unmistakable skyline. But pictures only tell part of the story, so you may …

  • Spain

    What Is It Really Like to Study Abroad in Madrid? A Student Guide 

    by AIFS Abroad October 1, 2026
    by AIFS Abroad October 1, 2026

    You know Madrid is Spain’s capital. Maybe you’ve seen photos of the Royal Palace, Retiro Park, or plates of churros con chocolate. But what is it actually like to study abroad in Madrid? …

  • Academics & Career FieldsSpain

    What Can You Study Abroad in Madrid? A Guide by Major & Academic Interest

    by AIFS Abroad September 29, 2026
    by AIFS Abroad September 29, 2026

    Thinking about studying abroad in Madrid, but wondering whether it works for your major? Good news: Madrid isn’t just for Spanish majors! Depending on your program, you can explore subjects ranging from …

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    Weekend Trips from Kyoto: The Best Student Adventures in Japan’s Kansai Region and Beyond

    by AIFS Abroad September 29, 2026
    by AIFS Abroad September 29, 2026

    One of the biggest advantages of studying abroad in Kyoto is that you don’t have to travel far to experience a completely different side of Japan. Nestled in the heart of the …

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    Japanese Etiquette Every Student Should Know Before Studying Abroad in Japan

    by AIFS Abroad September 28, 2026
    by AIFS Abroad September 28, 2026

    Studying abroad in Japan is an exciting prospect for many students, giving them the chance to step beyond the classroom and experience Japanese culture and language in their everyday lives. While every …

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