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NEW! J Term Programs for January 2014
We are excited to announce that AIFS will be offering 3-week programs in January starting next year! London, Paris, Cannes, Florence, Granada & Costa Rica. Why do a J Term? It’s JANUARY – It’s...
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This past January we ran our first ever J-Term programs in London, Paris, Florence, Granada and San Jose, Costa Rica. Emily wrote a fantastic article about her experience for Her Campus and she let us...
View ArticleJ-Term 2015: Plan Your Winter Break
For some students, it’s hard to fit study abroad into a schedule full of academics, activities, sports, jobs and more. In 2014 we ran our J-Term programs for the first time and they were so successful...
View ArticleHow Long Should I Go For?
Can’t decide whether to go to Barcelona for the spring semester or the summer? Or maybe you’re not sure if you want to study in Greece during fall semester or January term. When students start thinking...
View ArticleSpring Scholarships & Deadlines
Next spring, you could be wandering along the Seine in Paris, learning to tango in Argentina, or admiring the stunning natural beauty of South Africa – among many other options! Whatever your...
View ArticleStudy Abroad for 2015: J-TERM and Spring Semester
It’s back-to-school time, the best of times and the worst of times, and you have a lot going on. Still, if you are thinking about studying abroad this year, it’s best to plan early. Thinking about...
View ArticleSpring & J Term Deadlines!
There’s still time to go abroad this spring semester or J-Term! Apply by October 1st for all 2015 January Term programs: Costa Rica: San José England: London France: Grenoble and Chamonix/Mont Blanc...
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Serendipity
On the top of Areopagus Hill. Literally on top of the world! When I started this trip, I had no idea what I was getting myself into. I didn’t know anyone, I wasn’t well prepared, and my mind was so...
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First Time For Everything
This trip, for me, is a plethora of firsts. It was the first time I was traveling alone, more than four hours on a flight, it was the first time I was leaving the country and it was the first time I...
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First Impressions of Florence
Although this is not my first time in Florence, this is the longest I have stayed in the city. The beauty of Florence is absolutely undeniable to anyone who walks around the historic center for even...
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Ciao Firenze!
Climbing up to Piazzale Michelangelo Oh, Florence, Where do I begin? Your beauty, cuture, art? An we can’t forget about the gelato. Let’s just start with my first week. At first, I will admit,...
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Pre-Departure Jitters
Big Ben Selfie Before I left to begin my three-week journey to the London metropolis, I was anything but relaxed. I must admit, that I am actually writing this after my study abroad experience has come...
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Il Vittoriano
Il Vittoriano stands in the heart of Rome like a pillar of divine light cast down by the Gods. This enormous and sharply detailed building functions as the ultimate point of directional guidance when...
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Traveling Around Italy
Although being in Florence is amazing in itself, students usually want to experience other parts of Italy when they’re studying abroad. AIFS offers optional excursions to Venice and Rome, but I chose...
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Tales From Salamanca
The Cathedral in Salamanca Everyone assured me that plenty of people in Spain spoke English. And since I haven’t used my Spanish vocabulary since high school, I was hoping I would be fine. Turns out,...
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J Term: Week #2 in Florence
Boboli Gardens at sunset It’s my second week here and I’m falling more in love with Florence each day. This week was filled with with fun activities and tours after class. Each day was something new...
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Study Abroad: What I’ve Learned About Myself
1. Having a social life is a little bit necessary As ridiculous as it sounds, I did not realize how important it is to actually socialize with people on a regular basis. Before this trip, I was all...
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The Power of Language
Language is incredible. A smile is universal. If you could have one super power, what would it be? Most people would reply with speed or strength, or the ability to fly. After two weeks here in Greece,...
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Weekend Trip to Venice
Almost everyone has a picture in their head of what Venice looks like. Cute villas, canals instead of streets and gondolas cruising those canals. This is pretty much the picture I had in my head before...
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6 Things I Will Miss About Barcelona
Cathedral at Montserrat 1. The People As a J-Term student, there are less of us than the semester students. We are a group of less than 20. The benefit of this is that we all hang out and explore on a...
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