costa rica

Last semester, I took a class called Language Acquisition. It was fascinating and one of my top 3 favorite classes that I have taken in college, and I learned a…

As I traveled back to start my final year at my now-familiar home school, the University of South Carolina, it hit me that a year ago I had embarked on…

Although this is not my first time leaving the United States, the feeling I get days before the flight is still the same as it was the first time I…

Before I had traveled to Costa Rica, and even during my first day here, the process of culture shock was explained to me.  Culture shock occurs when one travels to…

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…

I never knew seeing lava rushing through the mouth of a volcano was something that needed to be on my bucket list, until I actually got to see it. Visiting…

When you volunteer abroad with AIFS as part of your college experience, you get to know the real people and culture of the place you choose to study abroad. Community…

If there’s one thing in this world that can make me happy, it’s chocolate. I love all sorts of chocolate: white chocolate, sweet and bitter chocolate, salted chocolate, spicy chocolate…

“Let’s go to the Full Moon Festival in Puerto Viejo tomorrow!” my friend, Macy, excitedly shouted at me as I entered our Environmental Impact and Social Development class. “You don’t…

It’s that time of year again! We’ve just announced our January Term 2018 study abroad options. Like our Summer programs, these programs provide a cost-effective and efficient way to study…