In 2010, Jay Stokes embarked on the journey of a lifetime and headed to Rome, Italy to study abroad with AIFS. Little did he know that his experience would have such…
There’s plentiful footage from AIFS participants that truly depicts what it’s like to be a student abroad. The AIFS Capture the Culture Video Contest presents our students and alumni with the opportunity to…
Apologize to your bank account. Aside from the occasional weekend trip, you may need to spend money on things such as water and public bathrooms. Bring a small carry on…
As my time with the beautiful city of Florence, Italy was coming to a close, I couldn’t help but reflect on the things I learned. I thought about my long walks to…
You’ll learn some pretty cool things while studying abroad, I promise. And if you’ve already studied abroad, can I get an “amen” for every point I’m making?! 1. If you…
Here are a few great pictures from AIFS students making memories together on a weekend trip to Pompeii, Naples and Capri with Prof. Massimo Betello, Ph.D. in Archaeology. We walked…
“Hey! Do you remember that time when…” has been the most popular phrase this week. I truly cannot believe that my friends and I are down to our last day together…
I’m a chronic over-packer, so trying to fit my entire life for four months into a single suitcase was a struggle. While approaching the end of my semester abroad, I’m coming…
I recently explored Europe in about 10 days through a travel group called Bus2Alps. This trip was properly named The Northern Loop, in honor of the five countries we traveled to. From late Thursday…
Ciao! I will now be going into my third month of being in Florence, Italy and I can honestly say that “La Vita Italiana” is the way to go. Many…
