AIFS Abroad in Florence, Italy: Summer

My summer in Florence, Italy, was nothing short of transformative. Traveling abroad for the first time with two friends from Cornell University, I initially felt a mix of excitement and anxiety. As someone accustomed to family trips, the idea of venturing into a new country was daunting, especially since my friends had never left the U.S. Thankfully, AIFS organized every detail of our journey,accommodation, meals, and transportation, which alleviated our stress and reassured our families, allowi...

I chose to study abroad with AIFS in Italy with their 7 week program. The staff were wonderful and the classes amazing. If there were any troubles the staff was extremely helpful and accommodating. The apartment complex I stayed in was filled with other AIFS students. There were no worries about safety and each apartment had their own charm. The program included meal vouchers which were an amazing way for us to try various restaurants and foods. The excursions were fun and if they did cost anyth...