June 2017

When I started my journey of researching companies to study abroad with, AIFS stuck out to me because of the extensive internship program they have in place. For those of…

It is completely normal to feel a mix of excited and anxious before studying abroad. There is so much to look forward to, but there are also a lot of…

I cannot tell you how many times I have packed four too many dresses or three too many outfits; I can’t help but err on the side of safety. If…

Funding opportunities and scholarships, such as The Gilman Award, make study abroad more accessible. Contrary to popular belief, study abroad is available to all students regardless of financial background. Hayley…

In 2010, alum Jay Stokes embarked on the journey of a lifetime and headed to Rome, Italy to study abroad with AIFS. Little did he know that his experience would have…

I had the opportunity to visit Morocco for a weekend this March with my AIFS program in Barcelona, Spain. It was one of my favorite weekends all semester. Here are…

In 2014, AIFS alum Landon Sanford flew from the United States to Salamanca, Spain to study abroad for a semester. After experiencing all that Spain and Europe had to offer,…

I really had no expectations going into the Cannes study abroad program. I knew that I was going to be having the time of my life, simply because I would…

Study abroad students tend to rush site-seeing and checking off famous tourist spots of their chosen destination in the first few weeks of a program. Once you’ve treated yourself to…

Apologize to your bank account. Aside from the occasional weekend trip, you may need to spend money on things such as water and public bathrooms. Bring a small carry on…