TAKEOFF Keynote
Virtual EventDescription Executive Director Emily Merson boards everyone attending TAKEOFF with a keynote speech about AIFS Abroad, its founder Sir Cyril Taylor, and where the future of international education and travel […]
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Public Transportation Nightmares: Navigating Your New City
Virtual EventDescription One of the many challenges of living in a new city is finding your way around, and fast! You may find your daily commute takes you halfway across town, […]
LAYOVER: Japan
Virtual EventDescription “Itadakimasu” is said before meals in Japan as an appreciation toward all those who have made it possible for you to have food on the table In honor of […]
Your Best Shot: How to Make an Impression
Virtual EventDescription What if we told you that your resume, that document you spend so much time on, only has 6 seconds to make an impression? It's true! The average recruiter […]
Creative Virtual Funding
Description Besides financial aid, scholarships, and savings, students today have to think outside of the box for ways to help fund their study abroad experience. We’ll brainstorm ideas and real-life […]
Personal Growth Abroad – Stepping Out of Your Comfort Zone
Description This talk will focus on your self development journey - on the impact travel and study abroad have on challenging us to step out beyond the comfort zone of […]
London 101: A Guide to the City in 10 Courses
Virtual EventDescription AIFS Abroad's Director of Academic Affairs wants to convince you that her city is the best place to study in the world: but can she do it in a […]
LAYOVER: Spain
Virtual EventDescription AIFS Staff in Spain share highlights from their programs. Speaker AIFS Spain Resident Directors
“Tales From Abroad: Ask Me Anything” Alumni Panel
Virtual EventDescription Join AIFS Abroad staff and recent alumni as they share information about their experiences abroad and answer your questions on any and all topics, including why to study abroad, […]
Filling the Gap – Why a ‘Gap Year’ is an important learning journey for many Australians
Virtual EventDescription A gap year is part of the journey from adolescence to adulthood for many young Australians. A rite of passage if you will. Many young Aussies choose to pause […]
If Food Could Talk: Stories About Food Culture and Migration
Virtual EventDescription How much do you really know about the food you eat every day, where it comes from, and what it means? This presentation looks at some of the historical […]
A Portfolio Life: Dream, Design, Do
Virtual EventDescription For most of our lives, we have been told we need to do well in school, graduate with a degree, and then start your career. But, a career is […]
“Did We Just Become Best Friends?”
Virtual EventDescription Studying abroad can be intimidating when considering making friendships and connections in a foreign place. This presentation will discuss the basics of creating friendships with other AIFS students, connecting […]
Welcome to Your Final Destination
Virtual EventDescription AIFS Leadership and the TAKEOFF team reflect on the week, present the grant winners, and discuss new and exciting projects and programs in the works at AIFS Abroad. Speakers […]