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13 Studying or interning abroad is an exciting, life-changing experience, but navigating a new country, culture, and academic environment can be challenging, especially if you have to do it alone. That’s where on-site support staff, such as a Program Director and other location staff, come in. These professionals are stationed in your study abroad or international internship city to help you and support you from arrival to departure. Don’t go it alone—study or intern with AIFS Abroad and experience the amazing benefits of on-site support staff! What is a Program Director/On-Site Location Staff? Program Directors are AIFS Abroad staff who…
Hiring a marketing agency is a big decision, and let’s be honest—it doesn’t always go well. If you’ve worked with agencies before, you might have run into one (or more) of these issues: They overpromise and underdeliver, leaving you with missed expectations. They bog you down with strategy calls and presentations but never actually execute. They don’t take the time to understand your business, forcing a one-size-fits-all approach. You’re three months in, and you’re still wondering, What am I actually getting from this? These aren’t just frustrations—they’re the reason so many agency-client relationships end prematurely. Research suggests that the average…
12 Want to hear from a college student who did a Study + Internship abroad program in France? We recently caught up with AIFS Abroad participant Caleb from the University of North Carolina Wilmington, who spent his spring semester studying abroad in the film-famous city of Cannes. Read on to learn more about Caleb’s experience with the AIFS Abroad Study + Internship Program in Cannes. Choosing a Study Abroad Program Destination & Term Deciding where to study abroad can be challenging for some students (our team can help with that!) because there are so many amazing places you can go…
1 Senior year of college is a great time to do an internship. As you enter the job pool after graduation, a solid internship in your career field will help set you apart from the competition. What’s even better than a standard internship in your home country is an international internship. An international internship will let you travel and experience new cultures all while you advance your career in a city overseas. Are you a fourth-year college student who’s wondering, “Can seniors intern abroad?” or “Is senior year too late to intern abroad?” Yes, seniors can intern abroad, and no,…
13 For those who want to gain hands-on professional experience in their field before college graduation, a junior year internship abroad is an excellent option. Internship experience during your academic career will set you up for professional success and impress employers as you begin applying for jobs after graduation. Landing an internship as a junior will give you career-focused experience that will inform your college education and help you grow academically and professionally. An international internship is even better—it allows you to live in a city abroad and develop a global network while you develop your career and travel the…
10 Want to hear from a college student who did a study abroad program in Spain? We recently caught up with AIFS Abroad participant Paola from the University of Texas at El Paso who spent her spring semester studying abroad in the artistic city of Madrid. Read on to learn more about Paola’s experience with AIFS Abroad and what it’s like being an international student in Madrid. Choosing a Study Abroad Program Destination & Term Deciding when and where to study abroad can be difficult for some students (our team can help with that!), but no matter which program you…
If you’re anything like most of the B2B marketers i’m hearing from these days, new AI developments are giving you motion sickness. One day your content is yours, the next it’s fueling some chatbot that will happily spit out a response for some college kids next essay. I can’t stop progress, nor do I want to. But there is a new tool in our arsenal to talk to these spicy autocomplete machines [1] and even give them some direction that might be useful for your brand visibility in the future. That’s where llms.txt comes in. It’s a simple way to…
11 Landing an internship in college is a great way to gain hands-on career experience before you graduate. When you apply for jobs after graduation, internship experience will help you stand out from the competition and impress future employers. And the earlier you get an internship, the better—which is why a sophomore year internship is such a great idea. Doing an international internship as a sophomore will set you up for success early on in your college career and give you unique benefits you can’t get with an internship in your home country. While you live like a local overseas,…
11 Taking advantage of internship opportunities is an excellent way to get a head start in your career. Graduating from college with an internship on your resume will help you stand out from the competition, and landing an internship early on in your college career is even better. Interning abroad provides benefits you can’t get in your home country. Connecting with new cultures and developing a global professional network while you live like a local in a city overseas is something you only get when you choose an international internship. So, if you’re considering an internship abroad as a first-year…
Forget waiting years for a great salary. You can snag a high-paying job right now. Whether you’re starting out or switching careers, there are many industries where you can get high-paying jobs with no experience.If you’re worried your lack of experience might make it hard to get noticed or taken seriously, rest assured. Many companies recognize that potential and drive can be just as valuable as years on the job.Titles like “junior,” “assistant,” or “coordinator” often signal entry-level positions that don’t require experience. These roles help you gain experience while earning competitive pay, making them a great place to grow…