Program Reviews

Not only was I paired so well with my employer and roommates, each week was special. From traveling to new place and meeting new people, I learned so much every day. Amanda and Antonella were so encouraging and accommodating. I would do it again if I could!! I now know I want to do fashion marketing because of the clarification from this program. These are memories I will cherish forever. My favorite memory was taking a pasta making class in Florence with my roommates! I learned so much about Italy and the culture.

I have learned so much about myself and the world! I am going to be forever greatful for this experience and cannot wait to share it with my friends in family. I will be sharing this experience with people so that they are able to experience something like this. I have found a new city that I have called in love with and am so greatful for that. The people in the city have made it feel like home and now when I come back, I know I am coming back to family. I would not change this for the world I loved it.

My overall experience was so good I enjoyed my time here. I really liked traveling on the weekends all the European countries are east to travel on the weekend. My roommates were great and we all got alone well. I have learned so much about myself and other cultures I would recommend the experience to anyone who is wanting a great adventure. I felt very safe the entire time and everyone was so helpful when I needed some advise or had any problems. I fell in love with Italy and I hope to be back here soon.

This was the first time I’ve worked in the fashion industry, and I am so glad I was able to be exposed to something so new, and have a great time while doing so. I was able to learn a lot more about my interests through work, as well as travels with my roommates and the group. My advisors Antonella and Amanda were so accommodating to all of my needs, and I felt extremely supported throughout my whole program. It was great knowing that they were only a text away and ready to help me with anything I needed.

I was able to grow a lot during this internship personally and career wise. I was able to meet some great people that supported me during this time here in Madrid. I was also was able to work with some great people that have taught me some great skills and allowed me to learn things about my career and showed me what I will be looking forward to in the future after I finish my degree. This allowed me to to become a better scholar and a better person overall from this experience and internship. Thank you

I spent two months here in Madrid, Spain living with 9 other individuals who all are doing internships just like myself. The AFIS program helped me so much throughout the entire process and allowed me to easily transition from my life back in the States to life in Madrid. AFIS provided me a great internship at HelpHousing and I learned so much from the people who were involved! Also as someone who’s Spanish is very subpar, I felt welcomed by everyone and they were very friendly and supportive to me learning their language!

Studying abroad was the best decision i’ve ever made! I met so many amazing people and made so many new friends. I even got to travel around Europe and go places like switzerland and paris! The advisors were extremely helpful to assist with anything you may need. If you’re thinking about studying abroad through global experiences, DO IT! My summer went by so fast! I was nervous and scared coming into the program but by day 1 I was already extremely comfortable with the whole situation! So thankful i made the decision to go to Milan!

Overall I think the program provides a little bit of everything, it was a great experience and im very glad I did it, I think my advisors did any amazing job and helped me in any way they could along with my internship and housing accommodations were great. The travel I did outside the program was great and allowed me to explore and see the world as I wanted, I think the social scene is very flexible and comfortable to each there own. I learned a lot and think This internship is just right for people who want to see the world and experience it in a
perfect amount of time

My experience in Milan was nothing short of phenomenal. The program/trip itself was great but the best part had to be the friends I made. Everyone is so kind, warm, and welcoming. Whether I see them again or not (and I hope I do see at least some of them again) they will always hold a special place in my heart. Additionally, experiencing many different aspects of the culture of Italy was amazing, whether it be eating truly authentic Italian food, learning the language, looking at art, or learning about the history of the country.

This was genuinely such an amazing experience! The staff is so friendly and helpful throughout the entire process. They have several steps in place that ensure that you feel and genuinely are prepared for all steps of the internship process, as well as all the shocks you may experience living in a new country. The housing was exceptional, being very close to the main parts of the city and in a safe and clean area. The additional excursions that they plan in your city are also so fun and a great way to experience touristy activities one may not have access to otherwise.