September 2018

The moment I realized the girl beside me on the plane didn’t speak any English was the moment I realized how dramatic the shift this study abroad have on me.…

As I prepared to study abroad, I was warned about the many difficult transitions that I might face. I knew to expect culture shock, homesickness and difficulties caused by the…

I’ve grown up in Northern California and lived about an hour away from the major wine hub of North America. I’ve driven past vineyards and wineries for as long as…

When I was getting ready to leave for Barcelona, I was so nervous to see where I would be living for the next three and a half months. I Googled…

It has been just about a full week of my Salzburg adventure; one week down and about 11 to go. It has been exhilarating, as well as stressful and energy-sucking.…

The capital of Northern Ireland, Belfast, has become a must-see city for people around the world. Whether you’re there for a weekend or an extended period of time, here are…

Hello, my name is Amie and I am majoring in Elementary Education. There are two instances when I can say I fell in love with my field of study. Once…

For most students, one of the things that they look forward to the most about study abroad is trying new foods and experiencing the culture of another country through its…

AIFS Study Abroad Resident Director, Rosanna Graziani, shared the following with us about a group trip to Frascati, a beautiful town on the Albani Hills overlooking Rome. Students experienced Italian culture…

Budapest is an amazing city, but even after being here for only a few days, you are sure to find some immediate cultural differences from the United States. Here’s what…