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Required to Study Abroad

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

At Goucher College, every single student pursuing a degree is expected to study abroad for at least some amount of time. Goucher College Though Goucher’s study abroad requirement was implemented in 2006, the motivations behind it can be traced back to the school’s founder, the Rev. The classes were in French.

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Student Perspective: Studying Abroad with Dietary Restrictions

AIFS Abroad

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. Research the food labeling laws of your destination country.

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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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5 Study Abroad Destinations with Low Cost of Living 

AIFS Abroad

Last Updated on April 3, 2023 by Cat Rogliano Studying abroad can be a life-changing experience that opens doors to new cultures, perspectives, and opportunities. However, one of the major concerns for many students is the high cost of living in popular study abroad destinations. Budapest, Hungary 2.

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Study Abroad Day 2023: In Your Own Words 

AIFS Abroad

Happy Study Abroad Day 2023! While we could sing the praises of going abroad all day, we thought it would be more meaningful to hand the mic over to YOU. Let’s kick off Study Abroad Day 2023! Here’s what AIFS Abroad participants recently shared about their experience: What do you love about studying abroad?

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Here’s Why You Should Study Abroad in Seoul, South Korea

AIFS Abroad

Doing a study abroad program can be a life-altering experience, and there’s no destination quite like Seoul, South Korea! Here are a few of the many reasons why you’ll absolutely love doing a study abroad program in Seoul, South Korea during your college years. Can you picture it?

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Study Abroad Love Stories: Couples Who Met Overseas through AIFS Abroad

AIFS Abroad

Here’s the thing: We’re suckers for study abroad love stories! Countless AIFS Abroad alumni have met their “person” while living and learning abroad, and we hope there will be so many more to come! It has changed who I am for the better, and I would recommend studying abroad and AIFS to everyone!”