In 2010, Jay Stokes embarked on the journey of a lifetime and headed to Rome, Italy to study abroad with AIFS. Little did he know that his experience would have such…
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…
You’ll learn some pretty cool things while studying abroad, I promise. And if you’ve already studied abroad, can I get an “amen” for every point I’m making?! 1. If you…
Here are a few great pictures from AIFS students making memories together on a weekend trip to Pompeii, Naples and Capri with Prof. Massimo Betello, Ph.D. in Archaeology. We walked…
AIFS students and alumni all across the country are graduating and, as such, are reflecting on their college experiences. For so many, studying abroad was a pivotal part of their…
I’m a chronic over-packer, so trying to fit my entire life for four months into a single suitcase was a struggle. While approaching the end of my semester abroad, I’m coming…
Studying abroad is as much about exploring the world around you as it is about classrooms and coursework. This is why AIFS Study Abroad includes opportunities to travel and experience…
Easter is celebrated by millions of people around the world, as a cultural event and religious holiday. For those of you studying abroad in Rome during the spring semester, you’ll…
Emily, from Southern Illinois University Carbondale with a major in Cinema and Photography, enjoyed an internship placement at a notable Italian landmark. Emily had the incredible chance to learn exactly…
There’s a saying that goes, “as many hours as the time change is from home, it will take you that many days to get over your jet lag.” Unfortunately, I…
