AIFS AbroadReviews of aifsabroad.com

I felt that I had a fun and life changing experience while in Barcelona. The AIFS staff made me feel welcome and safe, I felt comfortable going to them if I had a personal problem or just needed advice. They were friendly and I also made many friends with the students in the program. Definitely worth my time and money, I am going to convince my siblings to do it!

From the beginning all the way to the end, AIFS was amazing. Everything was quick, easy, and hassle free. I was on the fence between AIFS and another program provider and I made the correct choice with AIFS. 10/10 experience and can not say anything bad.

It was such a wonderful experience! I highly recommend.

I traveled to Sydney, Australia with AIFS abroad for an internship after graduating college. It was one of the best experiences of my life, both professionally and personally. The program's support during the application process was invaluable. They went above and beyond to ensure that the internship I was offered matched my interests and preferences. I had the privilege of interning with two NGOs and both of them were an amazing match. The program guides you through the interview process and helps you enhance your resume, which is a great added benefit. When I arrived in Sydney I was also instantly supported there as well by the local advisor, Andrea. She was an amazing resource who assisted us with everything from navigating public transport to finding the nearest grocery store. She made sure we were prepared and checked up on us throughout our time here, which was really nice. Additionally, she ensured that our internships were going well and even vouched for us if necessary. My roommates and I felt so lucky to have had her support throughout our internships. We also had multiple excursions included in our tuition that ended up being some of my best memories here - like visiting the Blue Mountains and an Opera House tour. I am extremely grateful for this experience, and I highly recommend AIFS Abroad to anyone who is seeking an international internship.

I loved the Shakespeare Globe program through AIFS. I loved all the different people I got meet through the program and the workshops at the Globe were very educational and extremely fun! AIFS made the whole process much easier to tackle than on my own. My only wish is that I could have had access to more information about the program a bit sooner.

The amazing logistics and excursions turned this into an unforgettable experience. I will cherish these memories forever

I am so grateful I had the opportunity to study abroad with AIFS Abroad in San José, Costa Rica. I spent a semester attending a local university while living with a host family, as well as exploring the city and country whenever I had the chance. I took courses in Spanish grammar, Spanish dialects, Ecotourism/Business, and a Mural Painting Course— all of which were much more interactive than a typical US university course. We had field trips or cultural events in every class. With my host family, I had an immersive experience through language, food, and cultural practices which rapidly improved my Spanish language skills and overall cultural awareness. AIFS took our group on three weekend excursions at the beginning of the semester, which provided awesome opportunities to see more touristy parts of the country (Manuel Antonio, La Fortuna, Arenal Volcano) and make new friends in the program. They also did smaller excursions into the city throughout the semester, such as museums or butterfly gardens, and had a nice goodbye-dinner at the end of the semester for all of us. AIFS, unlike the other study abroad programs partnered at Veritas University, has a small student center right near campus. This place was a lifeline for me during the semester; I loved having a place to make lunch, reconvene with friends, or talk to the incredible program staff Karla or Jesenia. I loved my experience abroad because of the support I received and would definitely recommend any program with AIFS!

I absolutely loved my experience with AIFS abroad! I went to Salamanca, Spain, where we were fully immersed in the Spanish culture through flamenco classes, cooking classes, museum tours, and neighborhood walks. I stayed with a host mom through this program, which allowed me to learn/ practice more Spanish and have 3 home-cooked meals a day. I took 2 classes at the University of Salamanca through this program and I felt very supported by my professors and AIFS staff throughout the whole program. We took excursions to Porto, Portugal, and to La Alberca, Spain, which were both such fun trips!!