costa rica

When I FaceTime my family and friends in the United States while I study abroad in Costa Rica, they repeatedly tell me how happy I look… how abundantly happy I…

Still want to study abroad this Spring semester? Don’t miss today’s application deadline for the following AIFS programs that still have space available: Argentina Buenos Aires: University of Belgrano, Buenos…

The moment I realized the girl beside me on the plane didn’t speak any English was the moment I realized how dramatic the shift this study abroad have on me.…

Jori — AIFS in Rome, Italy Southern Illinois University I’m Jori, an art history, English, and classics major from Southern Illinois University with a passion for telling stories. After spending…

As the world becomes increasingly interdependent, international and cross-cultural work experience is essential. For that reason, one of the best (and most rewarding) ways to make your resume standout is…

January 2019 programs are here, and we couldn’t be more excited to announce our new and returning programs for next year’s winter session! With 15 January programs offered at some…

Faith — AIFS in Cannes, France University of Alabama Hi, my name is Faith Hofmann. I am a sophomore at the University of Alabama. I am studying abroad in Cannes,…

After a semester in Central America, AIFS Student Blogger, Lyndsey, has some advice for the next group of students studying abroad in San José, Costa Rica: 1. Bring pants, sunscreen,…

During the weeks surrounding Halloween, a pretty common theme is fear. What scares you the most? Is it snakes or zombies, or something that goes bump in the night? Maybe…

One of the first challenges that you face when studying abroad is knowing what to pack. If you pack correctly then you will be at ease for your time abroad.…