As the threat of climate change becomes more and more visible in our everyday lives, the need to transition to more sustainable ways of life is becoming much more urgent. …
Alina Zárate
Alina Zárate
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FAQs
Sustainability After Study Abroad: How to Continue Sustainable Practices in the US
by Alina Zárateby Alina ZárateIt goes without saying that life abroad can be very different from life in the United States from the types of foods that are eaten to the academic structure to …
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In 2018, I had the unique opportunity to study abroad as part of a gap year in Granada, Spain. Prior to studying abroad, I had no idea where I wanted …
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If you have struggled to understand the concept of sustainability, you are not alone. Sustainability is an incredibly complex topic and there is no universally accepted definition of it. For …
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AIFS has recently made a commitment to ensuring that our internship and study abroad programs are sustainable and environmentally friendly. To do this, AIFS is taking steps to offset carbon …
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There are a lot of things to think about for any student preparing to study abroad. But as a member of the LGBTQIA+ community, there are some additional questions that …
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Process & Planning
Resources for LGBTQIA+ Students Who Plan to Study Abroad
by Alina Zárateby Alina ZárateAs an LGBTQIA+ student, you likely have a lot of questions about how your identity will be received and impact your experience abroad. Questions like “What is the social attitude …
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Participant Spotlights
Alumni Perspective: Why I Did a Gap Year Program Abroad
by Alina Zárateby Alina ZárateEvery study abroad experience is special and unique, but some people like to take a more unconventional route to study abroad. In my case, I chose to take a gap …