Life Abroad - January Term 2022
AIFS in Salzburg Resident Director, January Term Program
Ingrid Schmidbauer-Stengel
Phone: (46) 662 872 466
Email: istengel@aifs.co.uk
Guten Tag! Not sure what that means yet? Don't worry, during your time in Salzburg, you will pick up much more than "hello". After being with AIFS since 1987 I am certain of that!
I am of German-American descent, and was born and raised in Indiana. Every year my family and I would visit Germany, Austria, Switzerland and France, which prompted me to study abroad on the AIFS Salzburg program.
During my time as a student, I learned a great deal about Austrians, Austrian culture and the language. I was so taken with this beautiful city that I returned to live here.
While you are in Austria I will be working hard to ensure all aspects of the program run smoothly and am always happy to give advice on how to get the most out of your time abroad.
The Resident Director provides academic advice, introduces you to the community and handles communication with the University.
Housing and Meals
Student Residence
Live with other AIFS students and international students in a student residence. You will receive a meal allowance to subsidize the cost of purchasing meals and groceries. The student residence will include:
- Double room with shared bathroom
- Access to communal facilities including a kitchen and study room
- Kitchen supplies and bed linens
- Coin-operated laundry
- Free Wi-Fi
Cultural Activities
Learning does not begin or end in the classroom. To help you get a true taste of Austrian culture, various activities will be organized such as:
- Salzburg city tour
- Visits to museums and galleries
- Visit to local pastry shop
- Visit to local market
- Visit to an opera or concert
Music Salzburg is the ideal place to pursue an interest in music. You can learn an instrument or deepen your appreciation of an instrument that you play already. AIFS can help arrange lessons with a private tutor. Students are responsible for paying any fees directly to the tutor.
