When you volunteer abroad with AIFS as part of your college experience, you get to know the real people and culture of the place you choose to study abroad. Community…
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March 2017
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The white walls of the room sit completely bare. A computer, copy machine, and stapler provide the only office atmosphere. The policewoman behind the desk flips through my passport. My…
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There’s a saying that goes, “as many hours as the time change is from home, it will take you that many days to get over your jet lag.” Unfortunately, I…
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If there’s one thing in this world that can make me happy, it’s chocolate. I love all sorts of chocolate: white chocolate, sweet and bitter chocolate, salted chocolate, spicy chocolate…
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Dr. R. Given Harper is an Avian Ecologist and teaches Biology at Illinois Wesleyan University, Bloomington, IL. In Fall 2016, he accompanied a group of IWU students as Faculty Director on an AIFS Customized, Faculty-Led…
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Hello from France! I am currently in the middle of my semester abroad in Grenoble, France and I am really enjoying it. As someone who has had time to both reflect…
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Last Updated on June 5, 2023 by Kelsey Polosino Fall semester in Cannes is sometimes overlooked by students, but it really shouldn’t be! Students love the internship and volunteer opportunities…
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While abroad, I’m sure you’ll probably have the itch to be able to travel to as many countries or cities that you can possibly get to. While I was overseas…
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Borough Market in London holds many great restaurants and market stalls to thrill the senses. Here is a brief list detailing some of my favorite places to grab a bite…
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I recently traveled to Barcelona, Spain for the weekend and had the time of my life. I highly recommend visiting there if you can! Although I returned with a lighter…
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