AIFS Abroad Reviews

Deciding to participate in a Fashion Marketing internship in NYC with GE is hands down the best decision I've made so far! GE placed me with an amazing New York-based designer that was perfectly suited to my needs and wants. During my internship, I helped out with NYFW, sales markets and our annual bridal show. I feel as though I was living a dream!
As for accomodation- the housing was very safe, great location, and I was perfectly paired with a stranger who has become a friend for life.
It was my first time ever visiting the U.S. and the longest I would have been away from home, so being surrounded by like-minded people in the GE programme made the experience much less daunting.
I would do it all over again in a heartbeat. I highly recommend GE!

Deciding to do an internship in New York City was probably one of the best decisions I could have ever made for myself. My internship placement was amazing and it was so great to be able to apply what I have learned in college to the real working world. I highly recommend this for graduating students and recent graduates.
I've built solid, quality friendships that have impacted me in the best ways possible and are connections I will take with me for the rest of my life! Aside from gaining incredible experience through my internship and building strong friendships, what a lot of people don't talk about is the personal growth. These 3 months, I pushed myself out of my comfort zone, allowing myself to grow more as a person. I'm definitely coming home feeling like more of a solid person than when I had left, thanks to this experience!

I am so glad I chose GE to do this experience with. I wouldn’t have been able to work abroad without their help! Carmen, our on site counselor, came up with such fun events and it was a pleasure meeting the entire group of GE students. As with most large cities, housing isn’t always great. But GE found a great student accommodation for us that was private, clean, and safe. GE matched me with the perfect internship for my career goals and I am so thankful for the experience to work in finance in London. St. Paul’s was definitely a fantastic area to work in with many restaurants and pubs around. If you are considering London with GE - it will definitely be worth it. Be sure to ask any questions you may have to your GE advisor as they are always willing to help.

As a rising senior in college, I am extremely grateful to have gained this worldly opportunity through Global Experiences. Throughout my time in London living and interning, I always felt supported by my professionally-motivated peers/new friends as well as my AMAZING and KIND on-site GE coordinator Carmen. There were times where I definitely missed my family back home while I was abroad, and Carmen was always there to make me feel better and offer a needed support system for the 12 weeks in London. She set up such fun activities and trips, such as those to Cambridge, Brighton, and around London itself. My personal favorite was Cambridge and going on the traditional punting tour around the beautiful and historical grounds. I am so happy with the outcome of my internship experience in London because of the amazing GE intern friends I made, the cultural experience I lived, and of course the mentor I know have - Carmen! Thank you so much Global Experiences!

I loved every moment of my placement organized by Global Expirences. I felt supported from the first day I made contact with them about the possibility of taking an internship in London and I never looked back. The on-site staff was amazing and always made me feel safe. On one occasion where I found myself needing support, my on-site advisor in London, Carmen, was there as fast as she could be and held my hand every step of the way. You will never feel alone or lost if you decide to partake in a GE program. The staff that is a part of GE takes you in as their own and makes sure that you have a 10/10 experience throughout the entirety of the program. They organize social events so that you can get to know the other interns in the program, and I know this played a large role in providing professional relationships as well as friendships that will last a lifetime. From traveling together on weekends to just having someone to eat dinner with after work, I always felt like I had someone nearby. I will always remember this experience as one of the best times in my life filled with growth, learning and adventure.

This internship abroad was one of the best experiences I've had. GE made the process simple and all the staff members that helped throughout the process were really supportive. Our location coordinator (Carmen) made our time in London worthwhile. Not only was she helpful and gave great advice on the internship but she made sure we were enjoying the trip and consistently checked in on us. She would also send us lists of things to do while we were in London. We were able to visit places like Cambridge and Brighton. The events that they had for us was a great way for us to spend time with the other interns and talk about our placements. We were only here for about 4 months but the memories we have and the experience we've gained will stay with us for our future endeavors. Not only did I appreciate the internship but the people I've met and all the things I've got to do along the way!

My experience in Florence was wonderful and Global Experience was very helpful every step of the way. I did an internship in fashion and worked for an amazing jewelry designer right in the heart of the city. I learned so much and grew as a person by exploring both the city and the culture and always saying yes to opportunities that came my way. I felt very prepared upon departing for Florence since we did a webinar with Global Experience beforehand, which went over everything we needed to know. The other interns were amazing and we did fun activities and day trips with our location coordinator throughout the three months. Our LC was incredible and was always there to answer questions and be there when needed. I would highly recommend this experience for anyone seeking personal growth and fun adventures!

I was blown away by my time in Florence, Italy. I got to live in a nice apartment with 4 other girls that were also interning with GE. I never would have imagined how special and transformative these months would be, especially because of the friends that I got to meet, some of which were my roommates! We were right in the heart of Florence and able to access all of the good food and fun places to go! The social events that GE planned were extremly fun and allowed our group to bond while doing fun things like wine tasting and gelato making! Our point person in Florence, Anna, was available any time that we needed her and she was quick to give the best advice. Not only was she educated and wise but also such a fun friend to have! I miss Florence already and am so thankful that GE made this semester possible!

My semester in Salamanca, Spain was one that I will never forget. I learned so much about myself while getting to see so much of the world. AIFS was amazing and so helpful with helping me prepare to go abroad, getting abroad, while I was abroad, and even after my return home. I never felt like I was alone, even though I took on this journey completely by myself. The program was set up to where there were many activities that allowed everyone to meet and get to know each other, activities that showed us around our new home, and even excursions that allowed us to travel in a safe and informative way. This program gave me some of my best friends that i am so thankful for finding and I owe all of that to AIFS for allowing this to happen.
My homestay experience was second to none and was the best decision I made for myself. I was placed in a home of a single woman who quickly became a true second mom to me. She was very outgoing, warm, kind, and extremely helpful. My house abroad felt like my home in the U.S. and I always felt comfortable and calm. This was especially important during the beginning weeks when everything was so new and foreign to me. Our house was centrally located and in a very safe area. I was able to walk to the city center in less than five minutes and the location was incredible. I still keep in contact with my host mom and look forward to getting to see her again.
The classes provided were great and set up in a way that allowed us to still have free time on weekends as long as you stayed busy and focused in class. The professors were very educated and challenged us everyday to speak as much Spanish as possible to help us learn. They saw so much potential in all their students and encouraged us to see that same potential in ourselves.
Overall, this program was all around such a great experience and made going abroad such an easy process. I recommend this program and location to all students. It changed my life and I will always have a home in Salamanca and with the AIFS staff.

I absolutely loved my experience and wish I could do it all over again every day since returning back to the States. From the people to the complete immersion, I felt like a "Dubliner" by the end of my internship. I still am fortunate enough to keep in contact with some of my colleagues I worked with over the summer. I built friendships that will last a lifetime. I am grateful to have had this experience! In and out of the office, I learned a lot about Ireland, in general, and about myself. Yes, it was the summer but I did not mind getting up and going into work. I was always greeted with a friendly "Hiya" and felt like I belonged. The other girls in the program also made my experience so special and fun. We grabbed drinks after work and traveled together on the weekends. I loved every minute! Thanks a million, Global Experiences!