No Better Way to Learn Than Hands On
Classes are officially in full swing for us in Salzburg. It was a reality check from a week of traveling and touring to sitting in a classroom. Nonetheless, it’s nice being in one place for a while....
View ArticleAll I Could Have Ever Wanted
When I was looking at providers to study abroad with, I knew I had a lot of options. Almost every study abroad company has summer programs so I knew I could find something. The only issue was that I...
View ArticleOverpacked, Underprepared
As I lay here, I contemplate whether I shall start another episode of The Office or start to organize my belongings. Two and a half years of living on a college campus without going home have really...
View ArticleWillkommen in Salzburg!
During my taxi ride from the airport I was gazing with astonishment at Salzburg as the driver navigated the narrow streets. The city itself is filled with local flair mixed in with a generally touristy...
View ArticleJust Let That Sink In…
The coffee here is phenomenal (being said b a former Seattle-ite) I absolutely love the rain and the weather here. I have gotten to explore more than ever. My morning runs have been through mountains...
View ArticleIt’s a Learning Curve
I look in the mirror and take-in my slightly frazzled, orangish-red morning hair style. Once again, the time has come to get a haircut. The sides have begun to curl and my bangs are hovering just above...
View ArticleSlow It Down
7:47 A.M. For us living at St. Sebastian, this means its time for the chorus: a strenuous 7 to 9 minutes of continuous bells rattles our eardrums every morning. Sometimes this experience comes...
View ArticleAustrian Quest: Humble Beginnings
The finest and most unique Lederhosen, a stein in hand made for the Habsburgs and a powerful beard radiating from the face encouraging other “alpha-males” to take part in a best beard-off. These are a...
View ArticleA Sarcastic Guide to Salzburg
A quick note before you read this: I am being quite facetious. Do not take these suggestions literally because, in fact, these should be taken as things you should not do. (Emphasis on the sarcastic)...
View ArticleServus from Salzburg!
Servus (hi!) from Salzburg. Hello everyone! My name is Tori and I’m from Atlanta, Georgia. I study journalism at the University of South Carolina and I’m currently spending spring 2015 abroad in...
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Austrian Cooking Class
So far, the biggest adjustment in Austria has been the amount of cooking that bstudents do. There aren’t any cafeterias, so students are on their own for dinner. This has been especially hard for me...
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Salzburg in Photos
View of Salzburg from the Untersberg Alexander studied abroad with us in Austria this past fall and shared some of his best photos with us. His favorite? The spectacular one above; the view of...
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3 Truths About Studying Abroad
Almost through my second week of studying in Salzburg, I send greetings to you all for the first time from my student blog. This summer has allowed me to check off many things from my “bucket list,”...
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Highlights of My Month in Austria
Though I have since left Salzburg (and am now studying in Aachen, Germany!) I find myself missing the charm of Austria every day. The abundance of folk culture, historical buildings and as much...
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Academics in Austria
Alumni Ambassador Taylor studied abroad in Salzburg, Austria with AIFS for the academic year. As a history major, Salzburg was the perfect fit, with courses in literature, philosophy, politics,...
View ArticleAustria (n): Not Australia, and Not Germany Either
Hello Everyone, Before I start talking about my first weeks in Austria, let me start my introducing myself! I’m Mitch Sullivan, a twenty year-old student from The University of St. Thomas in Minnesota....
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Three Weeks Deep in Salzburg, Austria
“We are on week three going on week four” has been sung endless amounts of times from students here in Salzburg, because the last couple of weeks most of our students have been on the Sound of Music...
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Coming Home
As the fall semester is coming to an end, Alumni Ambassador Taylor shared her thoughts on coming home after studying abroad, and how to stay connected to it. After studying abroad in Salzburg, Austria...
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Why You Should Spend Christmas in Salzburg
Salzburg has no shortage of magical places to visit year round, but there’s something about the annual Christmas markets that enchant students and tourists alike. Alumni Ambassador Alba shared her...
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Adjusting to Life After Studying Abroad
After studying abroad in Salzburg, Austria for two semesters, I knew that coming back from my experience and readjusting to life back home would not be seamless. Honestly, I thought it would only take...
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