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When I was packing for my semester abroad in January 2020, a global pandemic was not even on my radar. My dad, however, was sending away his first-born across an…

The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted our lives in unprecedented ways — particularly when it comes to exploring this big, beautiful world of ours. Many college students are wondering, “Should I…

The following blog post was contributed by an AIFS alum who has requested to remain anonymous. *My experiences are unique to me, please consider your own circumstances when choosing whether…

As with any new undertaking, adding additional elements, like an internship, when planning your study abroad experience can seem daunting and leave you wondering if you should even do it…

Dearest Prague,  One of my best friends from my semester abroad sent me a poem last year titled “Memories of Prague” by a man named Petr Ginz. There was one…

Exciting news! Our “Navigating Uncertainty: Resources for Thoughtfully Processing Your Time Abroad and Your Return” guide has been named a 2020 GoAbroad award winner for the category of Innovation in Alumni Engagement!…

For most people, the decision to study abroad is accompanied by a huge, usually overwhelming influx of information regarding which location is the best for them to go. And I…

We caught up with Joe, an AIFS alum who spent his Fall ’91 semester in Spain almost 30 years ago. Despite nearly three decades having passed by, he still feels…

I was nine years old when I was first introduced to British music. I can still remember how I felt when I first heard the Beatles. The music was something…

The readjustment period for any study abroad student can be challenging, and this is especially true for this semester’s participants. We imagine you and your student are feeling a wide…