AIFS Abroad

Program Reviews

Grace
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Go to London if you can!

London was such an amazing experience that I could not recommend highly enough. The internship placement was perfect, the housing was centrally located and very safe, and the team in London could not have been nicer. Gregg in particular was constantly planning fun and unique trips for us that helped us get to know the city and feel supported throughout the program. If you’re considering studying or working abroad than definitely or this location at the top of your list. Such an amazing experience and so worth it!

Cierra
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Florence G.E

Living in Italy for three months has been one of the best experience of my life. Florence itself is the perfect city to stay in, not to big that it’s overwhelming and not to small that it get boring. Over the span of 3 months life long connections will be made not only with your roommates but also with your internship. Florence is such a unique city with many thing to offer from it’s beautiful sites ( the duomo, Ponte Vecchio, MichaelAngelo viewpoint) too the in the wall boutiques that can be found on both side of the river. Traveling is made easy with bus to alphas and quick trip, (both companies that plan your trip for you) and for traveling throughout Italy the train can take you from the top to the bottom of Italy.

Pros
  • Meeting new people
  • Experiencing a different culture
  • Traveling & shopping
Cons
  • January- march in Italy is cold
Riley
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Great 3 Months

To start, this program provided all of the essential pieces for a great experience. The apartment I stayed in was in a fantastic location which made experiencing the city super easy. The number of group events that were included in the program provided a great balance between having something planned out, and being able to do things on our own. Without a doubt, the best part of this program was the friendships that were made with the other people in the group. This program made it possible to meet such incredible people, and for that, I will always be grateful.

Mark
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Intern

Interning abroad was an amazing Expirience that I won’t ever forget. Had an amazing time and met some super great people. One thing I have to mention is that our coordinator Anna Gomez was super helpful with absolutely everything. She made it a breeze to do anything and in emergencies, she responded within seconds. Global Experiences really know how to hire great people and provide a great service. Thank you to everyone that was involved, this helped grow my resume and even helped me learn things about myself.

Pros
  • Great location
  • Great accommodations
  • Great people
Ashly
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Amazing experience!

I had an amazing time in this program! The people I met in the program were amazing, and became some of my best friends. I wouldn’t have wanted to share this experience with anyone else, and would do it all over again if I could!
The program gave me an internship in the exact industry I requested, and provided me support throughout the program. The on-site staff Anna was very helpful with anything, and very supportive four students. She also planned super fun events as part of our program fee! I would absolutely recommend this program to anyone!

Pros
  • Personalized internship placement
  • On site staff
  • Location!!
Cons
  • Pre-departure communication could have been better
Sean
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

An Unforgettable Experience

Global Experiences provided me with an unforgettable experience. Spending three months in Italy working for a local architecture firm was truly one of the most beneficial experiences of my life. I grew as a professional in my field and learned an incredible amount. Working as intern in another country is also a fantastic way to throw your self into another culture. Not only did my internship create a remarkable experience for me but so did the people and the travel. The friends I made in Florence will be friends for life. GE gives you the freedom to travel in your free time and our location coordinator, Anna, took us on small excursions of her own that were immersed in Italian culture. Anna was an incredibly helpful resource or I should say friend to have while abroad. Overall, GE gave me memories I will not soon forget.

Pros
  • Free to Travel
  • Meet new People
  • Immersed in another culture
Cons
  • Home sickness
  • Expensive
  • Too short
Madeline
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Experience of a lifetime!

Global Experiences truly gave me the best internship experience I’ve ever had. With the support from my location coordinator, Anna, and the company I was matched with was a perfect fit. I grew so much during this program and learned a lot about myself and the culture around me! I also had the ability to travel every single weekend to a new place. My schedule was flexible and I was fully supported during this program which made the culture shock and transition so much easier! My accommodation was also incredibly nice. I shared an apartment with 8 girls with a beautiful view of the Arno river and I had my own wardrobe space to put my things. Highly highly recommend this program. Anna is the best!

Pros
  • Freedom of weekend travel
  • Boosted my resume
  • Insane experiences
Cons
  • None
Annie
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Incredible Progam

I really enjoyed Florence! Our Location coordinator, Anna, was incredible and supportive during our time in Florence. The program was amazing and hands-down the best three month of my life. Florence is an incredible place to intern and I am so glad I chose this program. There are also so many social events planned by global experiences that are fun and allow you to see Tuscany. The only thing I would change is the lack of communication before the program start. Other than that, I am extremely satisfied with my experience and I learned a ton.

Pros
  • Support in florence
  • City of Florence
  • Social events
Cons
  • Lack of communication before program start
Ashlyn
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Amazing experience!

I had an amazing time in Florence! It was very helpful to do a short language class in the beginning. I met amazing people through this program and we had a great time traveling and learning about life in Italy together. My internship was in the exact industry and subject that I had requested, and I gained great experience.
The on-site staff was very helpful and responsive. She was always willing to answer questions and give recommendations.

I would defiantly do this program again, it was a great experience!

Pros
  • Location
  • On-site staff
Jordan
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Amazing program!

This was the best 3 months of my life. Amazing program, people, housing, and events. I would do this program over again in a heart beat. The location was incredible and i’ve fallen in love with Florence. The location coordinator was incredible and put on amazing events and was so supportive. I’ve never met any people as cool and down to earth as the ones in the group. We were able to travel to 10 other countries while here in Florence and it’s so easy to get literally anywhere. This was an amazing time.

Pros
  • Location was great
  • People were incredible
  • Amazing city