When searching for activities to do in South Africa, the Garden Route is sure to top the list. (Did you know? The AIFS program in Stellenbosch offers a group excursion…

When running around your new home away from home, you are bound to discover a few favorite areas within your host city that you keep returning to. London is a…

In a country where coffeehouse culture has been part of everyday life since the 17th century, it is easy to see why Austrian coffee is famous. Though the drinks are…

Between classes, meeting new people, and exploring your abroad country, it can be hard to find time to volunteer. There is so much to do and to see! Luckily, with…

When I first arrived in Salzburg, I adored the city for its snowcapped mountains and sparkling wintery streets. As springtime crept in, the Mirabell Gardens bloomed and the icy scenery…

I know that this will probably sound cliché, but it truly does feel like yesterday when I landed in Europe. It’s hard to believe that I have lived on my…

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Angelina — AIFS in Athens, Greece Middle Tennessee State University My name is Angelina Marsella and I am from Wappingers Falls, NY. I study Video and Film Production at Middle…

We’re sitting at the kitchen table and Elena, my host mom, is making us Turkish coffee like she does most days. I’m looking at the calendar and planning my week.…

My backpack jostled in my lap as the car sped along the cliffs. With tired eyes and still gripping my passport, the yellow lights of Old Town slowly came into…