AIFS AbroadReviews of aifsabroad.com

This experience is where I learned a lot on how to handle mostly any situation on my own. Our coordinators were very helpful and took us into consideration on our interests and the events they had planned out for us.

Well planned events, poor housing conditions

I loved getting to go abroad and it will be something that I will remember forever. I would say that the housing was really over priced for the services that they gave us because we had poor wifi and a broken shower for weeks. I wish it came with a fan.

It was nice to have organized events and language school.

I really enjoyed the courses I was enrolled in at AIFS London. I felt that the instructors and the program coordinators helped immerse us students in the city and the UK culture by taking us to different parts of the city in our classes and having planned trips to iconic locations throughout the UK. My transition into living in London for three months went as smoothly as it could have and I am very grateful to everyone who was understanding and helped make this a great and unforgettable experience for me and all of the other students enrolled in the program.

My experience was overall, amazing. I learned so much and am so thankful for the opportunity. I felt like AIFS had so many opportunities to immerse yourself in the culture: with the day trips, cooking class, flamenco show, etc. I also appreciate how they were always available and willing to help with anything. They were also very quick to answer emails. My only critique would be that they did not have a lot of knowledge in regard to our classes, and I felt very unprepared during my first few days of class at UAB Idiomes. I was never told what class I would be in until 5 minutes before class was supposed to start, and I was not told if it was the class I requested, if it would transfer, etc.

I love all of the events that have been planned for us! They have been really fun and a great way to get out and explore more of Italy. Amanda and Antonella are super fun and I have loved getting to do these different activities with them. I wish I enjoyed my internship more but this has nothing to do with Amanda and Antonella but nonetheless they have been really helpful in trying to give all of us advice to make it better and advocate for ourselves. I wish whoever was in charge of placing intern and company together had tried to have a conversation with me to figure out what I wanted to do, somewhat get to know me to find the best placement. I also felt like I had little control over my internship because I was told that I could not say no if I was offered the job even if it was not exactly what I wanted (which is not what other students experienced so I am not sure why there was a difference). Nonetheless I have thoroughly enjoyed my time in Italy, I just wish I enjoyed my internship.

The events were well organized and very fun. Everything was set up very well.