AIFS Abroad Reviews

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Studying abroad has always been something that I wanted to do for a long time. Coming into this I had many expectations, and they were beyond fulfilled. It all started with my arrival day, they were waiting for me at the front door. After my roommates arrived I noticed how much we had in common and became really close in short time. I met so many other people in the program that I’m thankful for and will plan yearly trips with (aka the Queens) . The Coordinators Inma and Saskia are honestly the best duo it is clear that they love what they do and are good at it. They took care of everyone when it came to medical visits, problems with your internships and issues with your roommates. But at the same time they made sure that you got the experience of living on your own. I was worried about housing because it took a while for us to hear about where we would live. but now that I know that they tried to match us at their best of their ability and seeing how close me and my roommates are is all worth it. The trips that the program planned were amazing and had so much fun every time, it was not your typical chaperone field trip because Inma and saskia made sure to treat us like adults and give us freedom but at the same time making sure we were fine. The only down about the program I would say is the amazing sightseeing, food and people. They will make you fall in love and gain weight. I want to move here because that’s how amazing this experience has been. I would definitely recommend it to anyone. If you have questions reach me on ig: @wherearethetops
Warning: I might convince you to go abroad.

Going into my senior year I knew that having a unique and impressive internship on my resume would help to set myself apart from my peers. Good intern experience is extremely difficult to come by without having good connections. Fortunately, I found GE and they have the best connections in many international locations. My goal was to have an internship that would give me some noteworthy experience to add to my resume to set myself apart from my peers who would otherwise appear identical on paper. In that aspect, GE has exceeded my expectations. My internship experience has by far been the best addition to my resume that I could imagine. The GE staff worked hard to pair me with the perfect internship that has helped me to grow professionally

Traveling and living abroad is amazing no matter what city you are in. If you are committed to learning something new about yourself, I promise you traveling is the way to do it. I have experienced an extremely healthy dose of uncomfortability this summer that has coaxed me into becoming a more understanding, patient individual. Every single person can benefit from leaving their comfort zone. You just have to be willing to try.

For me, Barcelona might have been too easy. I wish I would have practiced more Spanish. Regardless, learning about a different culture and observing how people interact differently than what you are used to is extremely interesting. One of my favorite parts about this adventure was how much I learned about people, and about myself.

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Studying abroad has always been one of my goals, coming into this program I had many expectations. All them were fulfilled and I got more than what I expected. It all started with me meeting my roommates on the first day, not only roommates but friends for life. I met one of my best friends who I am planning many trips for the future. Met other friends from other houses who we refer ourselves as QUEENS. The internship Coordinators are AMAZING, Inma and Saskia made sure everyone was okay at all times while making sure they were getting the leaving on your own experience. They are QUEENS !!! And trust me it has a lot of requirements to be one ;). They placed me at a wonderful internship with a great supervisor who was not the typical “I’m your boss and I’m smarter than you person” she helped me grow a lot as a person and in my professional career. If you want a wonderful summer and great internship I would recommend you to do Global Experiences in Barcelona. I got to travel during the weekend and usually worked something out with my supervisors to get a day off to extend my travels. The only down is that I ate too much food (specially patatas bravas) so if you’re not ready to have the best summer of your life and eat good then this program is not for you.

It was indeed an unforgettable experience from day one. After being accepted into the program, Global Experiences involved me to be part of the career readiness which made a smoother transition to the Internship and the city of Dublin. This experience was perfect for me to acquire real job experience and, additionally, I met amazing people from the program and the city. But it is important to mention Dublin's weather. It is highly possible that you will experience the four seasons in one day. Always take an umbrella with you. Dublin has become my new home away from home. Finally, I would highly recommend GE to anyone looking to study abroad and obtain work experience at the same time. The team in Dublin help me with any questions I had. Peter, Lara, Hallie were amazing. If you have this opportunity to study abroad using GE, you should go for it!

Very much enjoyed my summer in Ireland with Global Experiences. The program has so much to offer, including social events, career development support, accommodation, and so on. You even get the chance to take trips through the program to different parts of Ireland, including the Cliffs of Moher and Galway as well as the Black Taxi tours of Belfast. Dublin has plenty of opportunities for a wide range of career paths, including management, computer science, government, advocacy, business and finance and so on. For two months you will not only have the opportunity to gain valuable work experience but also develop a more global perspective by living in a foreign country. If you are looking at any program to take for an internship abroad, make it Global Experiences.

My internship placement was fantastic. It was exactly the kind of work I wanted to get into with a great family-like company culture. Despite the longer commute, I was given guidance from GE on how to negotiate a schedule that worked out for the both us and it worked out quite well. The range of exposure that I had with the market research agency really solidified my inkling of wanting to pursue a career in it. The support that I got from the staff was so helpful when transitioning to Dublin. From social events, to food and drinks, to having a direct contact in case of anything really helped me feel more at ease during my time abroad. Peter, Lara and Halle all showed that they cared and went out of their way to make sure we all got the experiences that we wanted this summer. I can't recommend international experience enough! Do it with GE :)

When interning in Milan, get ready to be an adult because sometimes reality will check you and you need to be prepared! With that being said, I had a great internship experience when I was in Milan. Initially I was working at a showroom but then transferred to a rental agency due to not getting what I expected out of the internship. Afterwards my experience was exponentially better!! The housing was upscale but the hot water stopped working with about 3 weeks left and the refrigerator would never close and iced up, melted and ruined the flooring (can’t help that) and had to use a laundry mat (gets expensive). The location is AWESOME! Navigli is basically the go to place for nightlife. The food is some of the world’s best and the wine is just as good!! It’s an experience of which you make, so make the most of it.

As someone who had already graduated, I was hesitant to intern abroad but I am so so so happy and grateful that I did! Being able to explore my career interests in marketing and event planning all while enjoying the excitement and adventure that Barcelona has to offer is something that I can't even put in words. Traveling/studying abroad is one thing, but if you have the opportunity to do it through Global Experiences I highly recommend it. The support leading up and throughout the program was amazing. By the time I arrived I felt like everything was taken care of - housing, insurance, recommendations, and a ton of amazing events. I think the best part was being there with so many other students who were in the exact same position as me. We were all so open to new experiences and to making friends that by the end we truly felt so close. This is something that will stick with me for the rest of my life and I am so grateful for that. You can talk about how great it is but you really won't know first hand until you experience it. I HIGHLY recommend GE! :)

My Global Experiences internship in Barcelona was an amazing experience all around. Working in Spain took me out of my comfort zone and taught me how to adapt and still work hard in different situations. Living in a city such as Barcelona was also incredible, providing countless opportunities to learn about Spanish culture and grow as a person. The Global Experiences staff was top notch in all areas, and they were always available and willing to help our group out with anything. The program is a good balance. It is planned out very well with excursions and fun cultural experiences, but the work is also productive and beneficial. Thanks to Global Experiences, I have grown this summer both professionally and personally while in Barcelona.