Study Abroad in Rome, Italy with AIFS Abroad

Had an incredible time. Didn't know what to expect since this program was new to me, but I absolutely loved it and would totally recommend it to anyone looking to study abroad. Met amazing people and made friendships even though I knew no one going into this. Would 100% go through this program again.

AIFS is simply the best. The organization was impeccable from the welcome cocktail party to the weekend trip to Florence. I felt taken care of every step of the way. All of the tours and other programming were fabulous. And the staff are just the best. They ensured I took Italian language classes that met me where I was at, figuring out how to enroll me in a whole other language school just for 3 weeks!!! My friends who were not taking language classes also had an incredible time. The balance between class and adventure / independent time was PERFECT. I made friends I still meet up with today, and enough happy memories that I have decided to go abroad again. I cannot recommend this trip enough. Do it scared, do it nervous, do it excited...it is TOTALLY worth it. You won't regret this.

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This program was amazing and exceeded my expectations. The staff were so friendly and welcoming. The weekend trips and activities were so well-planned and fun. Housing was some of the best I’ve seen compared to other programs my friends were apart of.

Its was such an amazing experience in one of the most beautiful places on earth. The people I met, things I learned, and food I tried was all truly unforgettable. Id go back in a heartbeat and suggest this experience to anyone considering it.

I chose to go abroad to Rome because it was my dream to experience the food, architecture, history, and culture up close. I chose to go abroad with AIFS because it offered the perfect timeline (J-term), it partnered with my home university, and it had the best combination of included housing, trips, food vouchers, and a super cool admin staff. I went to the Colosseum, Roman Forum, several wine tasting classes, and a cooking class through the program! I also went to Florence and Assisi. I chose to use the transportation package so I had an assigned travel buddy to go to the airport with me so I was never alone and I had transportation from the airport to the hotel where we met up with AIFS. My class on Italian Culture was super informative and I used the concepts I learned about Slow Food while abroad by finding high quality & fresh dining experiences (aka the BEST gelato ever). I had the benefit of going into the program with friends but I made great friends with my apartment-mates and the other girls from my school in my class. We'd gone to school together for years and somehow never crossed paths. I never would have imagined being confident enough to connect with strangers before studying abroad. I'm more sure of myself and I know that I can handle being in the real world by myself. I'd really recommend AIFS for anyone who wants to learn while abroad, but still focus on having the best, most authentic, and transformative experience ever.

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The AIFS Rome program was an incredible experience. The staff were all very friendly, helpful, and easy to reach out to. The program's meal plan was amazing and allowed for students to visit several great restaurants. The many day trips and weekend excursions were unique to the program and were some of my favorite parts of the semester. I felt like I explored not only Rome but several parts of Italy through the program's many opportunities it offered. Some of my favorite activities offered by AIFS throughout the semester included a Roma football match, cooking classes, wine classes, guided walking tours, opera night, and museum visits. The activities made it easy to meet friends within the program and familiarize myself with the city and culture of Italy. I only wish the program was longer than 13 weeks, but with all the included activities and excursions, it was very worth its price. The academics were for the most part amazing. One of my professors is one of my favorites I've ever had and class was never boring or unmanageable. Many class sessions included field trips. As an Art History student, I thought that the program's classes for my major were incredible. My apartment was in the Prati neighborhood, about a 15 min walk from the school and very close to the Vatican, Piazza Navona, and the Tiber River. The semester was so much fun. Between AIFS's classes and all of their activities, I can't think of a single day where I felt like I'd wasted my time. I would highly recommend this program!

I had an amazing experience at AIFS! AIFS provided everything we needed to have a great experience here in Rome. Our classes were engaging and fun. A big pro of the program was the meal swipes and grocery gift cards! We were able to travel all over Europe and have the best new experiences. I would recommend this program!!

I studied abroad in the spring of 2023 and it was the best three months of my life! I absolutely loved my apartment and the location of it. I felt right at home whether I was at school, going to different restaurants that the program gave us meal slips for, at my apartment, or just roaming the streets. I met so many other students in my program that I am now best friends with. The classes that AIFS offered were so unique and allowed me to get a better understanding of what Rome and its history is all about. My architecture class was my favorite as we got to go on several field trips to different cities and areas around Italy, the food class was also very food as we got to go taste testing different gelatos and foods around Rome! My favorite part of the semester was the trips that Marco, Rosanna and Chicca took us on. It was great spending time in different cities in Italy with my classmates and friends. I truly felt at home as they welcomed us with open arms and were there for us if we ever needed any help or guidance along the way.

I am so grateful for being able to experience studying abroad, the staff here Marco, Chicca, and Rosanna were all very helpful and were able to teach us outside the classroom as well! Definitely recommend going to Rome!

I had an amazing time with this program and made so many incredible friends. My class was well-structured with both class lectures and field lectures every single day which I was very grateful for. Although it was tiring walking around the city so much, it was amazing being able to see so much in just a 2.5 week class. Additionally, AIFS provided so many opportunities to get the most out of my experience for additional, but affordable, prices. I was able to attend/participate in a street food tour, cooking class, wine class, opera, and much more. All of the AIFS J-term Rome staff was very approachable and helpful during my time there– I wish I was able to stay for longer!

I went on a 3 week trip to Rome with AIFS Abroad. From the beginning, we were partnered with amazing and caring chaperones, but it never felt over-bearing. My favorite thing about AIFS is how supported I felt, but also with so much freedom to go and explore Italy! We took weekend trips to different places throughout Italy. There were some planned out things, and also plenty of time to do your own exploring. I remember feeling so overwhelmed about which study abroad program to pick, because there are so many out there. I am SO grateful I picked AIFS and stuck through with it. They made everything leading up to the trip, during, and leaving, as seamless as possible.

I had a fantastic time during my semester in Rome through AIFS. The directors were amazing and the people were great too. Chicca, Rosanna, and Marco were great directors and mentors. I loved that is was a smaller program and we were immersed throughout the city. I tell everyone to study abroad now because of this experience. I even moved back to Italy for the summer after my program because I loved it so much!

Study abroad changed my life completely. Being in Rome, the culture was so strong and the ability to travel to different countries was very easy. The experience allowed me to learn a lot about myself and gave me a lot of confidence being more independent as I learned to navigate foreign landscapes. The staff at AIFS Rome was extremely helpful throughout the entire process start to finish and even after the program ended. I have been fortunate enough to find a job with AIFS as my universities student ambassador. Getting to tell students about my experiences is something I am very excited about.

The J-term is the perfect amount of time to immerse yourself in the culture, travel around to several other places, and meet tons of amazing people. I was able to explore five other cities in Italy, meet lifelong friends, that I still visit, and learn some of the language and day-to-day life as an Italian. I took class throughout the program with people I met along the way. Thank you AIFS for the memories!

I absolutely loved this program. I was worried that I would not be able to see much of the city during a 3 credit 3 week course, but my course brought me to all great monuments and we all had a blast! I made friends I still talk to often and visit all over the US as well as Italian friends. There was more than enough time to go out and explore after class and experience city nightlife and weekend excursions!

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I had such a great experience with AIFS in Rome, Italy! I met some of the best people, saw so many beautiful and amazing places, and learned a lot about Italian culture and the language. Marco, Rosanna, Chicca, and my professor, Michela, made this the most perfect experience.

I wanted to study abroad in Rome for a lot of reasons but the main one was that it was a great central spot to travel to other cities and countries. I was able to go to 16 countries in my time abroad and it was the best experience of my life. I learned so much about other cultures and regions, and I gained a lot of confidence in myself to keep exploring the world.

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Going into studying abroad I was extremely nervous, but the AIFS team welcomed me as soon as I landed within Rome; furthermore they provided us with tons of information, resources, and tips to better adjust to the cultural differences. Furthermore they provided resources so we could immerse ourselves within cultural activities such as: cooking classes, wine classes, biking tours, ballets, concerts, and guided tours! They even helped us get settled into our apartments, and let me say, living in an apartment was such a fun way to live in the footsteps of a local. Another cool characteristic of this program is that they included meal-vouchers into the base cost which was really convenient because the faculty hand-picked all the restaurants where we could use them which made going to dinner so much more enjoyable and delicious ;). Moving onto the classes, I took a religion class which was perfect because we had 1-2 site visits during our 4-day school week. The sites cites consisted of guided tours of the Vatican Museum and the Sistine Chapel, Multiple Catacombs, Synagogues, Mosques, Basilicas, and so much more! And what made it even better is that the class sizes are small so you really get the opportunity to connect with your classmates and professors. AND if traveling is your thing, this program will be perfect for you; there is a little more independence where you have long weekends (Friday-Sunday) and you can do travel to different countries within Italy or Europe. And it was really cool because AIFS set up TWO weekend trips for us, one to Florence and the other to the Amalfi Coast. But outside of the planned trips I went to Paris and Athens! This was a trip of a lifetime, and AIFS was the biggest factor that made this experience so spectacular! If you love traveling, meeting new people, and experiencing new cultures and ways of life I definitely recommend studying abroad and with AIFS!!

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I spent a month in Rome and loved it. The staff was so nice and helpful, and I loved the group of people I studied with. You can never run out of things to do in Rome! Me and my roommates were placed in a nice apartment in Trastevere, and we loved the neighborhood so much.

This program was so amazing! Studying criminal justice in both London and Rome was a remarkable journey, seamlessly blending academic excellence with real-world experiences. London provided a global perspective on criminal justice while exploring iconic landmarks and engaging with professionals deepened my understanding of the subject. My professor was amazing! Rome was beautiful. The class was not as hands-on but I still learned a lot. There was also so much to do! The dual experience in these beautiful European cities not only broadened my academic horizons but also facilitated the creation of a global network. The friendships forged and lessons learned during this life-changing experience will undoubtedly shape my future career in the field of criminal justice.