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Parent Perspective: Navigating & Supporting My Daughter’s Study Abroad Journey

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Read on to hear from Doris about her experience as a parent whose child embarked on a study abroad program. Were there any specific challenges your student faced while abroad that you were not prepared for? I know she studied Italian before going, but actually being immersed in it 24/7 was overwhelming at first.

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Passport Problems: Tips for Ensuring Your Passport is Set for Study Abroad

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If you want to study abroad , there are a few things you have to do before you arrive at your program destination. Fortunately, AIFS Abroad is here to support you and answer any questions you might have. Your passport is the key to unlocking unforgettable adventures abroad! Do I Need a Passport to Study Abroad?

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Student Perspective: The Impact of International Education

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As part of this celebration, we’re putting a spotlight on a few of our study abroad and international internship program participants who embraced these opportunities and have discovered the impact of going abroad firsthand. How did your international education experience impact you personally?

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Student Spotlight: Abby’s Fall Semester In Florence, Italy 

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Eager to follow in the footsteps of a college student who studied abroad in Italy ? We recently caught up with AIFS Abroad participant Abby from Chapman University who did a study abroad program in the historic city of Florence during fall semester. Linakis Scholarship.

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On-Site Study Abroad Support: Benefits of a Program Director and Location Staff

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Studying or interning abroad is an exciting, life-changing experience, but navigating a new country, culture, and academic environment can be challenging, especially if you have to do it alone. These professionals are stationed in your study abroad or international internship city to help you and support you from arrival to departure.

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Student Perspective: Studying Abroad with Dietary Restrictions

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Experiencing new foods is an important part of traveling or studying abroad, but how does this work when you live with dietary restrictions? With some simple pre-travel research and planning while you’re abroad, you can safely enjoy the local cuisine. Talk with the program about how you’ll be getting your regular meals.

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Three Types of Short-Term Study Abroad Programs

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Exploring the world through study abroad is an incredible opportunity to broaden your horizons and gain valuable academic experiences. In this blog post, we will explore three popular types of short-term study abroad programs: January Term , May Term , and Summer term. Look no further! View January Term Programs 2.