Semana Santa is a key festival and tradition in Spain, a country with a strong Catholic history that has helped to form its culture and customs. This “Holy Week”, which…
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Students on AIFS Customized, Faculty-Led programs during the spring semester have the opportunity to enjoy the spectacular Carnival events in Italy, France, or Spain. For several weeks in February or early March, these countries celebrate rich…
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Everyone has their quirks — and cities and countries do, too! Part of the study abroad experience is learning, understanding (or realizing you will never fully understand), and accepting cultural…
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When discussing the French culture, a lot of Americans believe every French stereotype that they hear, like the French are rude or that they dislike Americans. However, during my first…
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When I told one of my friends from my home campus of The University of Alabama that I’d be spending Spring 2020 studying abroad in Seville, Spain (Sevilla in Spanish),…
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One of my biggest fears about coming to London for four months was packing. Yes, I know, I know… but it was — and for good reason. I’m incredibly indecisive…
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Café culture in Europe, and specifically in Prague, is extremely prominent. Walking throughout the city streets, you are bound to see at least one as you turn every corner. I’ve…
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As you get ready to pack your bags and head out on your study abroad adventure, here are some fun and quirky ways to prepare for your travels. 1. Read…
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Trying to not break the bank on all of the weekend trips you can take around Europe during your study abroad experience? Me too. Before coming to study abroad, everyone…
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Like many college students, I chose my study abroad program location without having ever visited before. When my plane touched down in the Barcelona airport, that was the first time…
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