AIFS Abroad

Pack your bags for Buenos Aires! I am so grateful to our partners AIFS Abroad and Universidad de Belgrano, and our amazing hosts Kelly M. Holland, Bárbara Franconi, and site leader María Eugenia Giorello for an incredible look at Buenos Aires through the eyes of students. The opportunities in BA are endless - medical experiences with world class systems at Swiss Medical and the Drs at Clinical Zabala, volunteer experiences with local students and community organizations, empanada classes, host families, immersion experiences, excursions across Argentina, and even a local soccer club! We’re beyond excited to launch the new UD Center for Global Programs and Services Buenos Aires semester study abroad opportunity for University of Delaware students for Spring 2026! https://lnkd.in/eYXrMniH

Customized, faculty-led programs are a crucial part of AIFS Abroad’s engagement of students from a variety of majors and locations, and our partner faculty are the heart of these custom programs.?Sheryl Fontaine?from? California State University, Fullerton?has been leading students on life-changing, high impact programs abroad for many years. In this faculty spotlight, Dr. Fontaine demonstrates the symbiotic relationship between AIFS Abroad’s onsite expertise and faculty academic outcomes—strengthening the connection between students, program leaders, and our host communities alike.?https://bit.ly/4hyA5Ks?

Small actions lead to big changes! ?? ?? We’re so proud of AIFS Abroad Green Ambassador Camryn Elsner for sparking important conversations about sustainability while studying abroad in Costa Rica this semester.

That’s a wrap on AIEA! Thank you to our wonderful partners and colleagues for the rich discussion and collaborations. ?? Emily Merson, Kelly M. Holland, Ryan D D.

Ping Taylor Fellowship Grant applications for the 2025 NAFSA: Association of International Educators conference in San Diego open March 12! This is the last opportunity to become a Ping Taylor Fellow, as this unique collaboration with CIEE Council on International Educational Exchange to fully fund attendance at our field’s major conferences ends in June. For eligibility and application information visit: https://lnkd.in/eFrMnjKC?

Education abroad is more than seeing the world—it creates a glimpse of how you will contribute to it. This #StudyAbroadDay, AIFS Abroad celebrates the great outcomes of global education experiences. From higher graduation rates to better grades, and increased career opportunities to a deeper connection with the world. How has study abroad changed your life trajectory?

AIFS Abroad welcomes our Spring 2025 Green Ambassadors! These incredible individuals are recipients of the AIFS Abroad Green?Ambassador scholarship, which?offers environmentally passionate students an opportunity to build and promote sustainable events in our programs worldwide: ?? Aricka Coriolan,?North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University ???Camryn Elsner,?University of South Carolina ???Charline Mignot,?University of Central Florida ???Savanna Schalberg,?Coastal Carolina University Join us in congratulating these student leaders and read more about their efforts on our blog →?https://bit.ly/4k0Vq1z

Four dynamic cities. One-of-a-kind experience.? ? The AIFS Abroad Global Education Center (GEC) model is rooted in academic frameworks that place?host culture(s),?student, and educator at the center of the experience, while providing rigorous, site-oriented curricula for those seeking?distinct?coursework and?individualized?support. ? Based in central neighborhoods of some of Europe’s most culturally unique destinations — Florence, Rome, Salzburg, and London — our GECs are academic hubs which provide close faculty mentorship and cultivate inquiry of host communities in a social, cultural, and historical context. ? Join our host Joel Freeman to discover the opportunities available to your students at our GECs!?Register now:?https://lnkd.in/eMvugnqr

Did you know we have a?headquarters?in London thanks to our founder, Sir Cyril Taylor? ? England's capital city is one of our most?prolific?destinations, offering Study Abroad, Study + Internship, Full-Time Internship, and Study + Travel program options year-round at a variety of esteemed host institutions, including our AIFS Abroad Global Education Center. ? Join host Kelly M. Holland to learn how your students can have a high-impact global education experience in London?with?AIFS Abroad!?Register now:?https://lnkd.in/eUREDUTg

Discover how internships in the business field can unlock global career opportunities in this dynamic webinar hosted by AIFS Abroad. With 44% of our participants specializing in business related fields, we'll explore our top programs, majors, and how an AIFS Abroad internship program is the key to developing vital professional skills for our global economy. Join our host Crystal Craycraft to learn how your students can take their first step toward becoming global business leaders!?Register now: https://lnkd.in/enaaMnYS