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

AIFS Abroad

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. In contrast, in the U.S.,

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Pursuing Post-Graduate Studies Abroad: Risks and Rewards

Study and Go Abroad

Studying abroad is one of the major unsung advantages of being a student. If you missed out on getting an internationalized education during your undergrad, you may want to study abroad for your post-grad ; either for your entire degree, or even just a semester. Of course, there are risks alongside the rewards.

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Semester Program Spotlight: Study Abroad in Stellenbosch, South Africa

AIFS Abroad

Interested in an adventure-packed study abroad experience? Here’s more about what it’s like to study abroad in South Africa with AIFS during the fall or spring semester: Academics in Stellenbosch. Program Option 2: General Education Program. AIFS Abroad students volunteering in South Africa.

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New! AIFS Global Education Centers

AIFS Abroad

AIFS has launched Global Education Centers in four cities: Salzburg , Rome , Florence and London ! About AIFS Global Education Centers. AIFS Global Education Centers feature modern facilities in highly desirable neighborhoods. Academic credit for the AIFS Global Education Center programs is awarded by Fairfield University.

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4 Reasons College Campus Visits Are a Waste of Time & Money

Great College Advice

And the obligatory references to “undergraduate research opportunities,” “our robust study abroad program,” and “the surprising accessibility of our professors. I knew how many books were in the library (lots) and that students hailed from 49 of the 50 states (North Dakota was sadly unrepresented).

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The Forces That Are Shaping the Future of Higher Education

Confessions of a Community College Dean

This is the case in politics, but it’s also true in higher education. What were the most important events in higher education in 2022? What if we were to look back at higher education in 2022 a decade or so in the future? State spending on higher education bounced back; direct expenditures increased by an 8.3

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4 Ways to Learn Outside the Classroom While Studying Abroad

AIFS Abroad

I did all of this while studying abroad, and I’ll forever miss places like Peggy Porschen and Camden Market. Although I still had two years of college to complete after my study abroad program, I immediately missed the feeling of learning just to learn. Museums and Galleries. Historical Locations.