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Founded in 1964 with the purpose of providing the highest quality educational and cultural exchange programs that enhance the lives of young people throughout the world, the American Institute for Foreign Study has helped more than a million students realize their dreams of studying abroad, developing international skills, and cultivating global perspectives. AIFS is one of the largest, most disti...

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A forever cherished memory

March 17, 2026by: Kaili Garcia - United States

Program: AIFS Abroad in San José, Costa Rica: Semester

10

I have never traveled outside the country and I am beyond blessed to have gotten the opportunity to! I would 10/10 recommend and do it again! I miss everyone I met and all the friends, but I always get excited to share my travels because it has so far been the best thing I’ve done in my 23 years ! PURA VIDAAA

Me and my study abroad group! Horseback riding !
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The most amazing experience of my life!

March 17, 2026by: Dani Cirillo - United States

Program: AIFS Abroad in London, England (GEC): Semester

10

If I could use one word to describe AIFS England it would be spectacular. I am so grateful that I got the opportunity to spend a semester in my dream city. I think about the relationships I made with friends, professors, and staff every day and wish I could live it all over again. I wouldn’t change my experience for anything and think about it all the time! Go study abroad, it will change your life just like it did mine.

London, England 2025

I am so glad I went to Cannes with AIFS Abroad!

March 13, 2026by: Caleb Herron - United States

Program: AIFS Abroad: Study or Study + Intern in Cannes

10

I chose to go abroad with AIFS Abroad because they had a specific program that I really wanted to do. This was the Cannes Extended Spring Semester Study Abroad & Internship program. While abroad, I had great support from AIFS Abroad staff, in particular my program director, Aude Romens, who made herself available to help myself and other students with whatever we needed help with. She worked hands-on with us to guide us through program excursions to local cities (and countries) such as Nice, Monaco, and Grasse, as well as taking us on longer trips to Paris and Florence, Italy. For housing, I had my own room and had the best view ever, overlooking the Mediterranean Sea. I had the opportunity to have cool experiences in my classes, such as creating a short film for my film class and putting on a play, all in French! I made some of the greatest friends abroad, who I still talk to today. My program consisted of about 25 people, so the group became a very tight-knit group of people, which was great as we did all the activities and excursions together. This experience allowed me to grow my French language skills and also allowed me to participate in an internship during the Cannes Film Festival. I’d recommend AIFS Abroad to students who really want to make the most out of their experience abroad. They provide you with all the resources you need to not only survive but thrive abroad.

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Paige Wolf

Participated in 2024

Alumni

I've always wanted to study abroad because I believe it's crucial to step outside my comfort zone, explore new places, and immerse myself in different cultures. This experience offers a unique opportunity to broaden my perspective, challenge myself, and gain a deeper understanding of both the world and myself.

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Andrew Clark

Participated in 2023

Alumni

I was inspired to go abroad after going on a family trip to France & Spain. My sister moved out to France after graduating college in 2021, so my family and I went to visit her in 2022.

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Catherine Kerr

Participated in 2023

Alumni

I wanted to experience life in another country to broaden my perspective on the world. I have always been passionate about traveling and wanted to have the opportunity to live in a new place and be able to travel as much as I could.

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Founded in 1964 with the purpose of providing the highest quality educational and cultural exchange programs that enhance the lives of young people throughout the world, the American Institute for Foreign Study has helped more than a million students realize their dreams of studying abroad, developing international skills, and cultivating global perspectives. AIFS is one of the largest, most distinguished, and most respected cultural organizations in the world. AIFS is a leading provider of study abroad programs with comprehensive fees, including tuition and housing, with USD 800,000 in scholarship and grant funding available each year. Our programs include meal plans, tours and excursions, insurance, and 24-hour emergency service. Aside from academic programs abroad, we offer au pair plac...

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2025 Finalist - Innovation in Community College ProgrammingNotable Mention - GoAbroad Top Rated Study Abroad Providers 2024Top Rated Provider 2023 - Study AbroadInnovation in Diversity Finalist 2022