October 2017

During the weeks surrounding Halloween, a pretty common theme is fear. What scares you the most? Is it snakes or zombies, or something that goes bump in the night? Maybe…

This semester, Jon Recchia is studying in London with Illinois Wesleyan University. To remember his semester abroad, Jon is vlogging – and blogging – about his experiences studying on an…

One of the first challenges that you face when studying abroad is knowing what to pack. If you pack correctly then you will be at ease for your time abroad.…

The British Monarchy attracts visitors from all over the world. Visitors are fascinated with the history of the British Monarchy.  Alexia Costa, Student Ambassador and Student Blogger, is studying abroad…

In early October, AIFS alumni Savannah Bowen and Haley Taylor had the opportunity to share their experiences of studying abroad with AIFS at the Generation Study Abroad Summit. The event…

We caught up with AIFS alum, Darrian Harris, who studied abroad in Fall 2011 in the Land Down Under: Australia! (Side note: Did you know that AIFS students in Australia have the…

1. Traveling will fuel your energy. Traveling can be exhausting. There’s a certain glamour that surrounds the idea of going to a new country every weekend. If I’ve learned anything…

Being enrolled into a new country that’s going to be your home for several months is both exciting and nerve-racking. When I first arrived in Spain, it was challenging for…

During the fall of 2017, I decided to study abroad in Athens, Greece. As a student (or anyone staying in the country over 90 days), I was required to receive…

Shakespeare’s Globe has hosted a multitude of performances of Shakespeare’s work since it’s rebuild in 1997. Welcoming visitors from all over the world, this iconic site is a must see!…