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A Black Scholar’s Journey in Shaping Study Abroad Programs

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

In this role, he oversees and leads Earlham’s various Japan-related outreach activities, including its study abroad partnerships with schools such as Waseda University in Tokyo. in comparative politics, with a focus on Japanese studies and American politics from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. He holds a B.A.

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Alumni Spotlight: Katie’s Spring Semester Abroad in Florence

AIFS Abroad

Doing a study abroad program can be a life-changing experience. Just ask Katie, a college student from the University of North Carolina Wilmington and an AIFS Abroad Alumni Ambassador who spent a spring semester studying in the Italian city of Florence. I’m studying Political Science. Why Florence?

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Alumni Perspective: Sustainability Practices in Spain

AIFS Abroad

AIFS Abroad students are able to see this firsthand during their study abroad and international internship experiences by immersing themselves in the local culture and taking part in our climate change education efforts. It was interesting to see that fighting climate change was just an unspoken norm in Spanish society.”

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Alumni Spotlight: Niki’s Summer Abroad in Salamanca, Spain

AIFS Abroad

Have you ever wondered what it’s like to study abroad in Salamanca, Spain ? We recently caught up with Niki, an AIFS Alumni Ambassador and a Fairfield University student who spent a summer abroad in Salamanca for the experience of a lifetime. Hear from Niki about her daily experiences in Salamanca.

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Study Abroad Love Stories: Couples Who Met Overseas through AIFS Abroad

AIFS Abroad

Here’s the thing: We’re suckers for study abroad love stories! Countless AIFS Abroad alumni have met their “person” while living and learning abroad, and we hope there will be so many more to come! Ready to feel all your feels? In 2015, they got engaged!

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How to Study Abroad and Stay on Track for Graduation

AIFS Abroad

Are you interested in studying abroad but worried it might delay your graduation? A recent study shows that students who study abroad are more likely to graduate on time (and with a higher GPA) than those who don’t. Here are some tips to graduate on time and study abroad: 1. Well, fear not!

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Alumni Spotlight: Azucena’s January Term Abroad in Rome, Italy

AIFS Abroad

Doing a study abroad program can be a life-changing experience, even if it’s short-term. Just ask Azucena, a college student from Texas A&M International University and an AIFS Abroad Alumni Ambassador who spent a January Ter m studying in Italy’s capital city of Rome.

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