About GECs
AIFS Abroad Global Education Centers (GECs) offer a new and innovative model of international education that places the student, the educator, and the host culture at the center of the experience.
Our GECs provide rigorous, site-oriented curricula for students who seek distinct coursework or center-based support. Based in central neighborhoods of some of Europe’s most culturally unique cities, the AIFS Abroad GECs are academic hubs which provide close faculty mentorship and cultivate inquiry of host communities in a social, cultural, and historical context.
Students can experience the GECs during summer, J-term, semester, or academic year in the following locations:
DaVinci. Michelangelo. Gucci. Dante. There’s something about this beautiful city that inspires genius and creativity. Florence is home to world-class museums, cutting-edge fashion and a nearly unrivaled culinary scene. Students choose from a broad range of courses and immerse themselves in Italian life and culture.
As a major political, financial and cultural center, London is one of the world’s most thriving and cosmopolitan cities. Whether their interests are art or theater, fashion or film, business or music, London GEC students can expect a stimulating and engaging experience in a truly dynamic world capital.
Textbooks come to life as students visit legendary sites like the Colosseum, Trevi Fountain and world-class museums. In addition to choosing from a wide array of courses across many disciplines, participants immerse themselves a welcoming culture steeped in thousands of years of history.
Salzburg’s lush meadows, stunning mountains and charming coffee houses make the city an ideal location for students studying abroad. The Salzburg GEC is the perfect program for students who love the outdoors, music, history and culture, and for those intending to study German Language.
Our GECs offer an incredible range of course disciplines to suit most student’s interests and academic needs, from social sciences and language arts to business and fashion. Available academic fields include:
Explore courses, internships and experiences through the lens of major cross disciplinary interest areas for a more immersive, holistic experience.
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