AIFS Abroad in Berlin, Germany: Summer

I was in the FU best program though the AIFS office. the AIFS office was well organized and laid out expectations of behaviors that were expected of you clearly and nevertheless they were incredibly friendly. The school itself has vastly improved my understanding of German and I now feel confident writing and speaking. the second is that I was able to make memory's that I hope will not be taken form me for some time.

I really enjoyed the academic rigor associated with this program. I was able to take an intensive German language course as well as a German literature course which really pushed me out of my comfort zone! Berlin is such a unique city to live and study in, and the AIFS team did a great job making sure we were making the most of our time. Nele, Julia, and Angelica always made sure to provide food, activity, and museum recommendations. The partnership with Humboldt is also a great program for students looking to improve their German skills, the professors were amazing! I would recommend this program to anyone looking for a more independent study, I enjoyed the freedom of being able to travel alone and make my own plans or attend the group events if I wanted.

I did the AIFS summer program in Berlin, Germany. I absolutely recommend it! Having an apartment all ready to go in a beautiful, quiet part of the city was absolutely wonderful. I felt very safe and there was a great support system. The most unexpected thing happened while I was there - I had to go to the doctor and get a small procedure done. I was helped every step of the way, the doctor was amazing, and the program insurance paid for it all. Besides that, every cultural activity was great and I learned so much. Don't miss out on the tour of the Olympic Stadium! That was a highlight for me. Having a cohort of students who were also getting used to the new city was comforting as well. I felt like I was always part of a bigger group. I highly recommend this program!