Having been in Hyderabad for about two months now, our group was starting to realize that although we have traveled a lot in India and have experienced much of what…

The last city on our Golden Triangle tour was Jaipur, also known as the “Pink City” for its terracotta pink buildings. We went a few kilometers out of the city…

The Taj Mahal in India needs no introduction. As our tour guide said, “The Taj Mahal is not a monument. It is a teardrop from the eyes of Shah Jahan…

I officially started my study abroad trip in India! I met up with my fellow AIFS students, and we began our program-led Golden Triangle tour of India, fittingly in the…

I’m officially moved in and enrolled for classes at the University of Hyderabad in India! My dad is a University of Hyderabad alum, so he told me all about the…

If you’re going to spend a semester in Hyderabad between January and May, here’s what you’ll want to have in your carry-on and your checked bag! Tip: In the months…

Each year, we invite AIFS students and recent alumni to participate in our Capture the Culture Photo Contest, giving them the opportunity to submit images that they think best, well,…

Dear India, Thank you. Thank you for welcoming me with open arms that night as I stepped out of the plane at 2 AM to study abroad in Hyderabad for…

On March 21st, I found myself in the middle of the South Campus Shopping Complex surrounded by hundreds of people. Through the loud cheers and excited conversations, electronic Hindi music…

Are you a current college student hoping to volunteer abroad? By adding volunteer work to your study abroad experience, you’ll change the way you see your world by gaining a…