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Australia is known for being an expensive place to live, and rightly so. Even with the exchange rate, I found that the prices in Perth were considerably higher than the…

1. Take Advantage of and Enjoy Things in the Moment Unfortunately, and fortunately, nothing lasts forever. That is why it is important to take advantage of and enjoy things in…

Hi! My name is Melia and I studied in Paris, France for a semester with AIFS. I am a senior at the University of Nebraska at Omaha, and I am…

While I was abroad, it definitely crossed my mind that this might be the best thing I ever did. Having come from a small town, there wasn’t a whole lot…

On January 24th, 2017, I boarded British Airways. I knew where I was going, but I had no idea what the next four months had in store. Growing up, I…

1. I wish I had brought a longer jacket. I believe that having a coat that goes to at least above the knees is essential whether you are in the…

Applications are currently open for the 18-19 Alumni Ambassador program! We asked former Ambassadors who are now in their careers to highlight some of the biggest takeaways from their time…

Wow, I can’t believe it has been nearly a year since I have returned home from five months of living and studying in the city I was born in: Hyderabad,…

We caught up with AIFS alum, Ryan Dooley, who studied abroad on our Grenoble, France program back in Spring 1995. Check out what he’s up to now and how spending…

Studying abroad is often times a daunting yet exciting thing to think about. The task of figuring out where you want to go alone can cause someone a large amount…