article thumbnail

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

AIFS Abroad

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.

article thumbnail

Holiday Gift Ideas for Study Abroad Students in 2025

AIFS Abroad

Preparing to study abroad can feel overwhelming. There are so many items a student might want at their destination, from must-have necessities to other non-essentials that will make their study abroad experience more comfortable and enjoyable. A sling bag is the perfect solution for these situations.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Student Perspective: The Impact of International Education

AIFS Abroad

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?

article thumbnail

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.

article thumbnail

5 Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Study Abroad (Wink Wink)

AIFS Abroad

Today let’s talk about something different – why you shouldn’t study abroad. I mean, I’m sure you’ll have tons of other opportunities to live abroad and gain a deeper understanding of another culture – right ? You may want to avoid studying abroad at all costs if… 1. Lifelong friendships? Who needs ‘em.

article thumbnail

New Program: Study Abroad in Seoul, South Korea!

AIFS Abroad

AIFS Abroad is thrilled to announce new study abroad program options in one of the world’s most exciting cities: Seoul, South Korea! There are so many reasons why Seoul is a top destination for students looking to study abroad, and we think you’ll have the experience and adventure of a lifetime there.

article thumbnail

Student Spotlight: Farida’s Year Abroad in Cannes, France

AIFS Abroad

Eager to step into the footsteps of a college student who’s studying abroad in France? We recently caught up with AIFS Abroad program participant Farida from the University of Cincinnati, who has been spending an academic year on the French Riviera in Cannes. This was a big change from the grammar heavy classes I was used to.