June 2016

We are so lucky to have an incredible community of students and alumni who love to share their travel and study abroad experiences on social media! Each month we’ll be…

Taking the leap to study abroad can be equal parts nerve-wracking jitters and over the moon excitement! Whether you’re preparing for your adventure overseas or already there having the time…

AIFS is pleased to offer students a remarkable opportunity to study abroad in Buenos Aires, Argentina — on the Jewish Latin America program. Jewish Latin America: History, Literature and Human…

If you’re anything like me, the idea of tackling a language barrier can seem impossible. It can be scary to think about going to a new place with new people…

As students and travelers, it’s too easy to absentmindedly add to the growing trash problems facing nations around the world. Thankfully, by following seven simple steps, we can explore the…

Some of my favorite takeaways from study abroad were the friends that I got to keep. This experience – living in another country, traveling all the time, learning new cultures…

Calling All 1966 Alumni! If you were a student in 1966 with AIFS in Vichy, France, it’s time for a reunion! Recently, Jon Kline, a former AIFS student abroad, reached…

Nathan Herman, an AIFS alum, takes us on a video tour of the Eternal City and what it’s like to be a student abroad in Italy. Nathan shares video and…

Everyone travels and explores a new location in their own way, but practical advice from someone that has “been there and done that” is always worth considering. If you are…

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.