April 2016

As if you really need convincing. 1. Eat, drink. Rinse, repeat. Let’s put it this way: you’ll want to start practicing how to order your food in Italian weeks before…

Do you tend to feel exhausted after social events and need time to recover before you can even think about talking to another person again? Are you often lost in…

We are delighted to report that our January Term in Cuba has been named a finalist in the Innovative New Program category for the GoAbroad Innovation Awards. The program was…

So you’re back from your fabulous study abroad trip, now what? Are you finding it a little challenging to jump right back into your regular life? You’re full of things…

After all of the study abroad fairs and learning all of the information you possibly can, you’ve decided to study abroad. Great! The only problem? Now you’re feeling overwhelmed by the…

What’s that you ask? Did I really need that second helping of gelato? Yes. Yes, I did. My mantra while studying abroad in (read: eating my way through) Italy was…

AIFS Program: San Jose, Costa Rica

Home University: St. Edwards University

Howdy! My name is Andrea Calderon and I am currently a Sophomore at St. Edwards University located in Austin, Texas. This Spring semester I am studying abroad in the beautiful country of Costa Rica at Veritas Universidad located in the city of San José! As a student pursuing a degree in Environmental Science and Policy, I chose Costa Rica because I find it to be the PERFECT way to learn about a broad range of environments through first-hand experience.

7:04: My alarm goes off at 7:00 AM but I stay in bed a few extra minutes. I don’t have to catch the bus until 8:00 and be on the…

Volunteering is good for the soul—no ifs, ands or buts about it! Taking time to help others is fulfilling, rewarding and can be particularly enjoyable when you are immersing yourself…

AIFS Program: San Jose, Costa Rica

Home University: St. Edwards University

Howdy! My name is Andrea Calderon and I am currently a Sophomore at St. Edwards University located in Austin, Texas. This Spring semester I am studying abroad in the beautiful country of Costa Rica at Veritas Universidad located in the city of San José! As a student pursuing a degree in Environmental Science and Policy, I chose Costa Rica because I find it to be the PERFECT way to learn about a broad range of environments through first-hand experience.