AIFS AbroadReviews of aifsabroad.com

In Spring 2020, I studied abroad in Grenoble, France with AIFS, and it is single-handedly the best decision I have ever made! I knew I wanted to study abroad in France to fulfill my French minor, and once I saw the mountains in Grenoble, I knew it was the place for me. I was able to practice French every day through the Intensive French Language course offered by AIFS, as well as speak French with my host family. AIFS did a wonderful job matching me with a host family - they welcomed me immediately and helped me learn the language even outside of the classroom. Although my semester abroad was cut short due to the pandemic causing me to miss out on the amazing excursions included in the AIFS package, I was able to go on a day trip to go snowshoeing! It was a blast and the view of the mountains was breathtaking. I was also able to take a few weekend trips to other countries with my new friends. Studying abroad with AIFS allowed me to step out of my comfort zone and do something on my own for the first time. I took the leap of faith and I allowed myself to dive into a new culture, new language, and new surroundings which helped me to become more independent and enhance my worldview. If you decide to study abroad, you will not regret it and it will change your life - 100%.

Studying abroad through AIFS was an incredible experience that I am so I was able to have. The two months spent abroad were seamless with the help of the AIFS staff. From prior to leaving for study abroad I felt as if the staff at AIFS was there to answer any questions and uncertainty that I may have had. While studying abroad during the spring of 2020 I was unfortunately sent home early due to covid. However, the AIFS staff was there to help in such uncertain times. A staff member was able to reschedule my flight and car ride to the airport to ensure that I got home safely.

I spent the Spring Semester 2020 studying abroad in Florence, Italy with AIFS and I cannot suggest it highly enough. AIFS made the process from application, to visa, to trip departure as simple as possible. There was someone there to guide you at every step of the way and answer any question that you may have. And that help was not just in America! The Resident Director and professors at the abroad campus are so extremely helpful and also are always there for you. They made the visa process (anyone who has gone through this knows how overwhelming it looks) as easy to do and took all the stress of it away. Also the AIFS flight package was extremely helpful in taking the stress away from trying to book flights and dealing with layovers. It also gave me an extra weekend trip in London before landing it Italy which was so exciting! My time in Florence was unfortunately cut short due to Covid-19 but the courses I took there were so interesting and nothing like anything I could take at my American college. Also the professor's were so passionate about what they were teaching which made learning so much more exciting! Finally AIFS was so helpful in safely getting us out of Italy as the pandemic was starting. Choosing AIFS for my study abroad program was the best decision I made.

I studied abroad with AIFS in Prague during Spring 2020. Sadly my time in Prague was cut short due to Covid-19, but the onsite staff were exceptionally helpful during such a difficult time. During the time I spent in Prague, I made so many memories and lifelong friends. I absolutely loved the trip to Moravia (which was included in the price). During our trip we ate amazing food and went on a boat through underwater caves, which was insanely cool. My classes were interesting and I loved walking across the Vltava River every day to get to class. The views were stunning and I would go back in a heartbeat.

Studying abroad with AIFS has changed my life! This might sound cliche, but I have travelled overseas before and never had the same experience as being a part of the J-term program in Rome, Italy. I made new friends with students in the program, my peer mentors, and my host family. I love the program a lot, and I only wish I had more time in Italy!

Best experience of my life. Everyone within AIFS works hard to make that happen. I loved my directors. They made me feel welcome and well informed. I could tell that their role in a student’s experience aboard is something they really cherish. Would it all over again!

Amazing program- affordable, engaging and responsive to any questions or problems you have. I had wonderful coordinators in New Jersey and abroad in Limerick. We had more activities than any other study abroad programs and at no additional costs. All the activities were fun and helped me see so much of Ireland I would have never visited or experienced otherwise. Highly recommend the program and University of Limerick- also had a wonderful international student department with many cheap and fun trips!

It was amazing. Aifs was the best time program in costa rica. A lot of students in other programs expressed being jealous because our program had so many trips to good places with good meals included and because we had an office where students were able to meet and hang out. The program directors were great people, and we all miss Cata and Karla! The trips were really fun and I loved all the activities!