There is a popular quote among study abroad students: “Travel like a tourist but live like a local.”   To me, this quote captures the essence of studying abroad. As…

The following post was contributed by Katya Agamy, a Diversity Abroad scholarship winner from Loyola University of New Orleans who is spending her spring semester studying abroad with AIFS in…

Kylie — AIFS in Athens, Greece Washington State University Hi! My name is Kylie Lensegrav, and I attend Washington State University. After spending a couple years going to a school in…

There are many things I hope to take back with me from my study abroad experience in Costa Rica. No, I’m not talking about souvenirs… well, not just about souvenirs.…

When I FaceTime my family and friends in the United States while I study abroad in Costa Rica, they repeatedly tell me how happy I look… how abundantly happy I…

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.…

Jori — AIFS in Rome, Italy Southern Illinois University I’m Jori, an art history, English, and classics major from Southern Illinois University with a passion for telling stories. After spending…

As the world becomes increasingly interdependent, international and cross-cultural work experience is essential. For that reason, one of the best (and most rewarding) ways to make your resume standout is…

January 2019 programs are here, and we couldn’t be more excited to announce our new and returning programs for next year’s winter session! With 15 January programs offered at some…

After a semester in Central America, AIFS Student Blogger, Lyndsey, has some advice for the next group of students studying abroad in San José, Costa Rica: 1. Bring pants, sunscreen,…