6 weeks, 4 countries, 12 cities and numerous planes, trains, and automobiles later … I’m back home from across the pond! This trip sparked the wanderlust in me, let me tell ya! It was a fantastic opportunity to study fashion marketing abroad and to meet amazing people from all over the US, Europe and the U.K. I will cherish those friendships and memories forever.

If you’re still considering studying abroad, I would wholeheartedly say YES! I studied abroad with AIFS and had a wonderful experience! Go check out their site for the full list of programs available – there’s one for everyone!

During my time abroad, I learned so much about the vast world we live in. I stepped far outside my comfort zone and found myself immersed in new cultures, languages, incredible history, and of course, realllly yummy food. From my travels, I have developed new passions for studying international fashion designers, authentic Italian cooking, photography, and a new desire to research European and English history. When you study abroad, you will find your soul craving adventure, seeking possibilities, developing new passions and growing in so many ways. Another great thing about traveling abroad is how it makes you feel about yourself! I mean traveling alone across the country is a confidence booster if I’ve ever heard of one! It makes you proud of yourself in the best way possible. I urge you to sign up for that program you’ve been dreaming of, you are going to have the trip of a lifetime.

I’m so glad my sweet parents could meet me in Florence at the end of my class – we truly loved taking on this adventure together! I’m forever thankful for this trip and all the experiences that came with it – from feeling so #posh in London, to frolicking under the Eiffel Tower with a macaron in hand, singing in Disneyland Paris, eating my way through Italy (I mean pizza and pasta c’mon y’all!), being transported back to the time of the gladiators in Rome, relaxing in the waves at Cinque Terre, holding up the leaning tower of Pisa, hearing the bagpipes play in Edinburgh, seeing the Queen at Buckingham Palace, taking the magical mystery tour bus and hanging out with The Fab Four in Liverpool to walking across Abbey Road in London. Everything was a complete dream come true! I came home so inspired, enriched, and incredibly thankful for this experience.

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Now it’s time for YOUR trip! Channel that inner wanderlust and take on an adventure!

I’d love to hear about your experiences and travels, too – let’s connect!

ciao,

claire