AIFS Study Abroad eNewsletter
May 2013

Apply by May 15 for All Fall 2013 Programs

Great News – The Fall 2013 application deadline has been extended! Apply by May 15th for all Fall programs.

The deadline is just a couple of weeks away, so don't delay. Submit your application today and get started on the most exciting semester of your college career!

Questions? Contact an Admissions Advisor at (800) 727-2437 ext. 5163 or email info@aifs.com.

New Programs in Italy

AIFS has two new unique program options for students in Italy:

Rome Internship Program
Complete a 6-credit internship in communications, media, education, international business, international relations, politics, history, or social science. You'll also take Italian language classes and one other course on a topic related to your internship, for a total of 16 credits.

Florence Fashion Internship
Study fashion in Florence, the center of the global fashion industry! Intern in marketing, merchandising, international business, production, or promotion. You'll also visit: the headquarters of well known Italian brands such as Gucci or Cavalli, the Gucci Museum, the Ferragamo Museum, the Costume Gallery at the Pitti Palace, and the Textile Museum in Prato. Earn up to 16 credits.

Learn more about AIFS Italian programs

Last Chance for Summer 2013

Spaces remain on several summer programs, but you must act quickly! Applications will be accepted on a first come, first served basis until programs have filled.

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Student Spotlight: London Intern Luisa Garcia

Luisa Garcia, a London Internship student, carried out a Broadcast Journalism Internship at NBC News this spring. Securing the internship in this incredibly competitive field was an achievement in itself, but Luisa was also given the opportunity to research and create a news package for NBC on elephant poaching in Africa.

Learn more about Luisa and watch her news segment on elephant poaching

Learn more about the AIFS London Internship program

Student Blog: Why Study in Cannes?

AIFS in Cannes student Elise Prado can give you plenty of reasons why Cannes is a great study abroad destination. Here are just a few, which she wrote about in her blog Yes, I Cannes and so can you.

Though we’ve had our fair share of rainy days, the weather is what makes this place amazing. Indeed, February and March were not ideal for breaking out the sundresses and bathing suits that many students decided to bring more than enough of, but it was never terribly cold. Or rainy. Or snowing for that matter!

Le Collège International de Cannes gives you the opportunity to make friends with other international students trying to get their "bonjours" right as well. In the time I’ve spent as a student at the Collège, I’ve been able to meet people from all over the world – Japan, Switzerland, Italy, the Netherlands, Sweden, England, Mexico, Spain, Russia, and so on – who came bearing the same goal: learn French.

The AIFS staff goes above and beyond to ensure that you are truly enjoying yourself while you are here. Sandrine, the AIFS resident director, and Aude, her assistant, have been absolutely incredible when it came to planning out excursions, picking classes, applying for an internship for the Cannes Film Festival, and any other concern someone had...

Read Elise's Blog

Reminder: Save $1,000 in Cannes & Stellenbosch This Fall

The following Fall Semester programs will offer a $1,000 grant:

• Cannes, France
• Stellenbosch, South Africa

Take advantage of this great opportunity to save and apply today.

Why Granada: An Alumna Talks About Spain

From the AIFS Blog:

Kelly studied abroad with us in Granada in 2004 and now works as the study abroad coordinator at Eastern Illinois University. Even if you don’t go to Spain, she thinks you should go abroad.

Why did you choose Granada? I majored in International Business Management and Spanish, and wanted to focus on a location that gave me the opportunity to live with a host family and take courses in Spanish. Granada is also a medium-sized city, so I expected a lot of Spanish speakers and more immersion opportunities...

What is one of your favorite memories from abroad? The entire experience of living with my host family is without question my favorite memory from my semester abroad. After years of hosting students, my señora knew exactly what I needed before I did. I laughed at her table, practiced dances in her hallway and cried on her shoulder. My host sister adopted me in a way that I have not forgotten, even all these years later!

Read more: Why Granada

Save $500 on Select Summer 2013 Programs

Apply to one of the following AIFS Summer 2013 programs and save $500:

• Buenos Aires, Argentina
• São Paulo, Brazil
• Athens, Greece
• Istanbul, Turkey

Take advantage of this special offer and apply today.