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Springtime in Salzburg
No matter where or when you study abroad, there will always be a certain charm and excitement to the amazing surroundings you’ll encounter. This was especially true during my time in Salzburg. I loved...
View ArticleVolunteer Abroad with AIFS
Volunteering during your time abroad is a wonderful way to get out and meet people. You can interact with locals and gain an insider’s perspective on what makes your host country special. When you...
View ArticleTaking the Leap: How Austria Forever Changed Me
It’s hard to believe that over a year ago, I jumped into the greatest adventure of them all. If you would’ve asked me where Austria was located on a map a couple of months before applying to the...
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Please Go Chasing Waterfalls
“Water to me, I confess, a phenomenon which continually awakens new feelings of wonder as often as I view it.” –Michael Faraday I was trying to think of what I and the other AIFS Alumni Ambassadors had...
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Coffee Culture Overseas: The Salzburg Edition
There’s something about walking into a coffee shop, with the espresso shot being pulled, people talking and pastries being served, that easily makes you feel at home. Austria is known for its food and...
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A Different First Day: Trading Pencils for Passports
Everyone knows the feeling that surrounds those late weeks in August. Suddenly the carefree days of summer have past, and the return to back to school is on every student and parent’s mind. For as long...
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Fall Semester Students Share Their Most Transformative Study Abroad Moments
“This photo was taken at the Bunkers del Carmel in the neighborhood of Turo de la Rovira, where my art professor took our class on a field trip during the first week of class. After hiking to the top,...
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Christmas Markets in Europe
One of the best parts about studying abroad in Europe in the fall is the Christmas season. Europeans take the Christmas season seriously and go all out for the occasion. Just about every city I...
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Reflecting on Three Months in Austria
AIFS offers several opportunities to study abroad at the University of Salzburg. These include semester, summer and academic year programs. Here, Megan N. from Providence College shares three journal...
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Spending a Semester in Salzburg
AIFS is now accepting applications to study abroad in Salzburg, Austria, for the Fall 2017 semester, Spring 2018 semester and the full 2017-2018 Academic Year. No previous German language study is...
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Capture the Culture Photo Contest 2017 Winners Revealed
We’re always on the lookout for captivating pictures that exemplify the true meaning of a study abroad experience. Our annual Capture the Culture Photo Contest is an opportunity for AIFS students and...
View ArticleIntroducing the 2017 AIFS Capture the Culture Video Contest Winners!
There’s plentiful footage from AIFS participants that truly depicts what it’s like to be a student abroad. The AIFS Capture the Culture Video Contest presents our students and alumni with the...
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AIFS in Salzburg Alum Reflects on Impact of Studying Abroad
We caught up with AIFS alum, Maggie Collett, who studied abroad with AIFS in Salzburg, Austria back in the Spring of 2013. She gave us the scoop on how her international education experience made an...
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The Adventure That Awaits: Thoughts Before Embarking
Studying abroad can bring about a plethora of emotions. It is exciting, it is new, and for many, it is their first time in a foreign land. For the traveler extraordinaire it is another adventure on the...
View ArticleAIFS Alum Reflects on Semester in Salzburg 24 Years Later
We caught up with Jennifer Halverson, who studied abroad with AIFS in Salzburg, Austria back in the Spring of 1993. Check out what she had to say about her experience overseas and how it has made an...
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‘Hallo’ from the Other Side: Settling into Salzburg
I was filled with excitement, ready to go; ready to meet the people I’d be spending this semester with. Once I had, I felt more at ease. Not only was I able to meet people before actually reaching my...
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Reflecting on My First Two Weeks in Austria
As my first two weeks abroad come to a close, I reflect upon my travels, adventures, and journey thus far. Life in Salzburg is much different than that of the United States. It is also much different...
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Trying to Blend in as an American Student in Austria
One of my biggest hopes for this semester is that by December I no longer stand out as an obvious American. While the citizens are definitely respectful of everyone, there is a difference outside of...
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The Friends You Meet When You Study Abroad
Studying abroad has a certain feeling of starting over again, just like freshman year of college. Most people are coming in knowing absolutely no one. It’s freeing and yet terrifying. But there’s a big...
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Getting to Know You: Discovering Salzburg
Traveling to Europe can be a very exciting adventure. With other countries in close proximity, it can make going to other countries very accessible. However, with the countless opportunities at hand,...
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