florence

The region of Tuscany is filled with small villages and towns that make great day trips from the popular study abroad city of Florence, Italy. Siena and San Gimignano are…

There’s plentiful footage from AIFS participants that truly depicts what it’s like to be a student abroad. The AIFS Capture the Culture Video Contest presents our students and alumni with the opportunity to…

Apologize to your bank account. Aside from the occasional weekend trip, you may need to spend money on things such as water and public bathrooms. Bring a small carry on…

As my time with the beautiful city of Florence, Italy was coming to a close, I couldn’t help but reflect on the things I learned. I thought about my long walks to…

The Washington State Community College Consortium for Study Abroad (WCCCSA) comprises of 18 participating member colleges who work together to help their students study abroad. They selected AIFS Customized to host their…

“Hey! Do you remember that time when…” has been the most popular phrase this week. I truly cannot believe that my friends and I are down to our last day together…

I recently explored Europe in about 10 days through a travel group called Bus2Alps. This trip was properly named The Northern Loop, in honor of the five countries we traveled to. From late Thursday…

Ciao! I will now be going into my third month of being in Florence, Italy and I can honestly say that “La Vita Italiana” is the way to go. Many…

Studying abroad presents itself with the opportunity to fully experience a new culture, their customs and traditions. Florence, the capital of Tuscany, is an artistic treasure bursting with culture. Angelina…

Marsel Melkumian, a student at Skyline College explains why he chose to study abroad. We are excited to share with you the highlights of  Marsel’s experience. Transitioning from a teen to…