Creating future global leaders? We’re all about it. As an international education organization who has been providing the very best in study abroad and international internship programs for decades, we know a thing or two about co-curricular and experiential learning experiences that help students thrive. It’s our pleasure to provide our participants with as many academic and pre-professional development opportunities as possible, including participating in events like the annual Student Global Leadership Conference (SGLC). Read on to learn more about this year’s Student Global Leadership Conf ..read more

Eager to step into the footsteps of a college student who is experiencing life in Spain? We recently caught up with AIFS Abroad student Peyton from the University of Northern Colorado who is spending her spring semester studying abroad in Salamanca at the University of Salamanca. She is an Anthropology major and received the Russel R. Taylor Foundation Scholarship. Read on to learn more about her study abroad experience in Salamanca with AIFS Abroad and what it’s like to be an international student at one of the world’s oldest universities. Peyton traveling during her study ..read more

Doing a study abroad program can be a life-changing experience. Just ask Katie, a college student from the University of North Carolina Wilmington and an AIFS Abroad Alumni Ambassador who spent a spring semester studying in the Italian city of Florence. “Choosing to study abroad in Italy was by far one of the best decisions that I have ever made in my life. My experience through AIFS Abroad in Italy was uplifting and rewarding in many ways. The program’s included field trips, meal plan, and course selection all immersed me into the true Italian culture. One piece of advice ..read more

A study abroad program can be a life-changing experience, and even more so when you add an international internship into the mix! Just ask Amy, a college student from Fairfield University and an AIFS Abroad Alumni Ambassador who spent a fall semester doing a Study + Internship program in England’s capital city of London. Now that she’s officially part of our alumni community, Amy can reflect on her study and intern abroad experience. Read on to learn more. Students who choose the Study + Internship program option get the best of both worlds: taking enriching and experi ..read more

Whether you’re a Fashion major or just need to fulfill a class requirement for your undergraduate studies, why not take those types of classes as you study abroad? Fashion is a very popular field that college students pursue when they study abroad. In addition to Fashion in general, there are other adjacent fields to consider, too: Fashion Merchandising, Fashion Design, and more. Here are a few of our fantastic study abroad locations that offer classes in Fashion. 1. Milan, Italy Milan, Italy Milan, Italy Milan, Italy Renowned as “The Fashion Capital of the World,” Milan is a ci ..read more

Doing a study abroad program can be a life-changing experience, even if it’s short-term. Just ask Azucena, a college student from Texas A&M International University and an AIFS Abroad Alumni Ambassador who spent a January Term studying in Italy’s capital city of Rome. Now that she’s officially part of the AIFS alumni community, Azucena can reflect on her January Term study abroad experience in Rome. Read on to hear all about it. What does study abroad teach you?  Studying abroad taught me to experience new things and be more independent. As a college student, studying a ..read more

Eager to step into the footsteps of a college student who is experiencing life in South America? We recently caught up with AIFS Abroad student Angelica from Lake Forest College who is spending her spring semester studying abroad in Buenos Aires, Argentina at the University of Belgrano. She is a double-major, pursuing Anthropology & Sociology and Spanish with a minor in Studio Art. Angelica is also a recipient of the Russel L. Taylor Foundation Scholarship. Read on to learn more about her study abroad experience in Buenos Aires and what adjusting to life as an international student is like ..read more

AIFS Abroad is committed to sustainability, environmental responsibility, and climate action. As part of our Green Initiative, we are proud to offer the Green Ambassador Scholarship to participants who share our passion for creating a greener future. AIFS Abroad Green Ambassador scholarship recipients are expected to collaborate with their on-site staff to plan and execute at least one “green” event during their program. This event should promote sustainability and climate education and awareness. Recipients will also be involved in sustainability-related content creation. Read on to ..read more

Many countries and their citizens around the world are working diligently to do their part to mitigate the climate crisis. AIFS Abroad students are able to see this firsthand during their study abroad and international internship experiences by immersing themselves in the local culture and taking part in our climate change education efforts. By getting involved and observing on the local level, students are able to authentically reflect on their own practices at home. Just ask Catherine, an AIFS Abroad Alumni Ambassador from Seton Hall University who studied abroad in Granada, Spain and is pas ..read more

Whether you’re an Environmental Science major or just need to fulfill a class requirement for your undergraduate studies, why not take those types of classes as you study abroad? Environmental Studies/Sciences is a very popular field that college students pursue when they study abroad. In addition to general Environmental Studies, there are so many adjacent fields to consider, too: Biology, Ecology, Natural Resources & Conservation, and more. Here are a few of our fantastic study abroad locations that offer classes in Environmental Studies. 1. San José, Costa Rica San José, Costa Rica S ..read more