florence

This week, my service learning professor was preparing us to experience volunteering in Florence for a local Italian organization. He said, “Try not to be the student who sits on…

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…

My first week in Florence is complete! In the past seven days, I’ve moved in with my host family and roommate, walked 60 miles, navigated with a paper map and…

Marketing majors and minors: are you enthusiastic about wine? Ever dreamed of walking through a Tuscan vineyard, glass of wine in hand, totally immersed in Italian culture? If so… you’re…

I’ve grown up in Northern California and lived about an hour away from the major wine hub of North America. I’ve driven past vineyards and wineries for as long as…

This past summer I went through a 6-week time period in which I seriously took control of my body and my health. I’ve always been an active person and I…

Studying abroad is so much more than just the pretty pictures you see on Instagram (although there are a ton of awesome places to capture them). Part of your heart…

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…

We caught up with AIFS alum, Kyle Cone, who studied abroad on our Florence, Italy program back in Fall 2016. Check out what he’s up to now and how spending…