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I had the opportunity to visit Morocco this March with my AIFS program in Barcelona, Spain. It was one of my favorite weekends all semester. Here are some of my…

Finding the best vegetarian food in Barcelona isn’t as difficult as you may think. One of our study abroad student bloggers, Sabrina Medina, shares with us her experiences being a vegetarian…

We’re always on the lookout for captivating pictures that exemplify the true meaning of a study abroad experience. Our annual Capture the Culture Photo Contest is an opportunity for AIFS students and recent alumni…

La Barceloneta, a neighborhood in the Ciutat Vella district of Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain.  Bianca Guerrero, one of our Barcelona student bloggers, is living in this beautiful Barcelona neighborhood while studying abroad with…

In Spain, our equivalent to Spring Break is a week off before Easter Sunday, known as Semana Santa, or Holy Week. I decided to spend my entire 11-day break traveling…

Going across the world alone can be scary to think about. When I was younger, I had always pictured studying abroad with a friend, but all of the sudden it…

Exploring Barcelona has been a great way to discover things that remind me of home.  For example, one thing that I miss from home is food trucks. I am born…

For some students, their study abroad programs could be the first time that they have ever left the United States. This was the case for Day Day Padilla, one of…

Studying abroad is a big decision that can raise a number of worries, concerns and fears. During the decision making process, students may feel like they are alone in their…

After landing in my new home of Barcelona a wave of emotions came over me. Primarily excitement because I was starting a new chapter of my life in one of the most beautiful cities in…