{"id":24323,"date":"2022-07-18T14:57:24","date_gmt":"2022-07-18T14:57:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aifsabroad.local\/?page_id=24323"},"modified":"2025-04-21T07:40:57","modified_gmt":"2025-04-21T12:40:57","slug":"why-aifs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.aifsabroad.com\/why-aifs\/","title":{"rendered":"Why AIFS"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Why AIFS Abroad<\/h1>\n\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\"A\t<\/section>\n\n\n\n
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Providing high quality \u202finnovative global education programs. We believe in:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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High-Quality Academic Programming<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

We offer exceptional programs in a wide range of academic and professional fields. Most colleges throughout the United States recognize the quality of AIFS Abroad programs and easily accept the credits you earn abroad.<\/p>\n\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/a>\n\n\n\n\t\t\t\t

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Promoting Intercultural Understanding<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

We encourage cross-cultural learning and increased understanding through academic, career-focused,  and extracurricular activities that enable you to interact with and gain a deeper understanding of the culture of your program location.<\/p>\n\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/a>\n\n\n\n\t\t\t\t

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The Power of Cultural Engagement
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Through AIFS Abroad’s cultural engagement, we ensure every participant can gain the most from their experience abroad and will be treated with dignity and respect.<\/p>\n\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/a>\n\n\n\n\t\t\t\t

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Helping You Find Yourself and a Career You Love<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Through our use of the Clifton StrengthsFinders\u2122 assessment, participants can maximize their time abroad. One-on-one mentoring and coaching will help you see your skills in new ways and take the next big step in your life toward your dream career.<\/p>\n\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/a>\n\n\n\n\t\t\t\t

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Big Steps, Small Footprints<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

With the AIFS Abroad Green Initiative, we are committed to working towards a carbon neutral future. Programs include carbon offsets for your flights to and from your program destination and on-the-ground environmental learning opportunities.<\/p>\n\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/a>\n\n\n\n\t\t\t\t

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Safety and Transparency<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Your safety is always our top priority. All programs include 24\/7 emergency support, a comprehensive travel and medical insurance package and on-site staff who are intimately familiar with your program location.<\/p>\n\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/a>\n\n\n\t<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<\/section>\n\n\n

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Our History<\/h2>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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Since 1964, AIFS has provided students with challenging educational programs in culturally diverse locations around the world. Our participants gain independence and valuable experience by immersing in the art, history, and business environment of a culture different from their own.  The result is a more interconnected and peaceful world for future generations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

AIFS Abroad is a program of AIFS, which is beneficially owned by the UK charity established by founder, Sir Cyril Taylor. Jack Burg heads AIFS as President. AIFS is guided under the leadership and direction of Chairman, William L. Gertz.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\t<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n\n

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AIFS Founded<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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AIFS Foundation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

created with assistance from Senator Robert Kennedy\u2013non profit<\/p>\n\n\n\n\t

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1968<\/p>\n\n\n\n

First College Program<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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1972<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Richmond College<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

in London. First ever to have UK and US accreditation<\/p>\n\n\n\n\t

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Partnership Programs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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1992<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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1.5 Million Enrollments<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Global Experiences<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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2021<\/p>\n\n\n\n

AIFS Abroad<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Incorporating study, internship, & customized faculty programs is launched<\/p>\n\n\n\n\t

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