service learning

Are you a current college student hoping to volunteer abroad? By adding volunteer work to your study abroad experience, you’ll change the way you see your world by gaining a…

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…

1. My conception of “real Africa” The Lion King is one of my favorite movies, and for many Americans, it is the most prominent representation of Africa. We learn in…

Planning to study abroad in 2019 or 2020? We are excited to announce our array of NEW and improved study abroad, intern abroad, and volunteer abroad programs! Here’s a first…

Between classes, meeting new people, and exploring your abroad country, it can be hard to find time to volunteer. There is so much to do and to see! Luckily, with…

While studying abroad in South Africa involves hikes up mountains, days at the beach, and fun excursions around the country, it also involves taking classes and studying! My first week…

We caught up with four AIFS students studying abroad in Rome, Italy to chat with them about how their volunteer and service learning opportunities are going. With all four with…

Dorie studied abroad with AIFS in South Africa in 2011, and our fantastic Alumni Ambassador, Elle, just caught up with her high-school friend to see what she is doing and…

The passing of Nelson Mandela has been felt all over the world as people and nations come together to mourn and celebrate his legacy. It is an emotional time in…

AIFS offers a unique program in South Africa called Service Learning that allows students to to develop an understanding of the current issues impacting community life in South Africa. Students gain…