I highly recommend studying in Salzburg with AIFS!

I chose one of AIFS's summer programs and studied abroad in Salzburg, Austria this past summer 2025. In comparison to many other program providers, AIFS has a ton of amazing choices for shorter length programs like summer and January term. Summer term was a great option for me because my major requires several important classes during the term on campus.

From before departure through my time in Salzburg our program coordinators and instructors were amazing! They were so helpful, easy to work with, and excited to help us build connections and experience Salzburg. My program offered dorm-style housing which was a great way to meet people in program as well as other international students. The Salzburg program had a ton of awesome excursions scheduled for us which ranged from a baking class to taking a weekend trip to Vienna!

Over my time abroad with AIFS I developed so many skills by getting out of my comfort zone. I improved my language skills by getting involved in a German speaking community, gained more confidence traveling on my own, and developed my communication skills by building relationships with some great friends I made and the support staff at my program. I would recommend AIFS (especially their summer programs) to any students who are looking for a program that is perfectly structured to allow for some safety and comfortability but also enough freedom and time to explore and get out of your comfort zone! I would also recommend this specific program to students in humanities majors. I'm a History Major with a Minor in Art History so I especially enjoyed the Austrian Folk Art and Folk Customs class where we got to visit a bunch of amazing museums!