Making Friends in Aberdeen

Making Friends in Aberdeen

Nia Lewis (’25) is a Communication major studying at the University of Aberdeen for Fall 2024.  Before coming to Aberdeen, I knew that I would have to put in a bit more effort to get involved and make friends on campus since I am naturally a bit introverted. To my surprise, making friends was way … Read more

Happy Holidays from Scotland!

Happy Holidays from Scotland!

Nia Lewis (’25) is a Communication major studying at the University of Aberdeen for Fall 2024.  Spending the holidays away from home can be difficult at times, but with all of the holiday cheer and festivities that happen in Scotland, it is easy for all of the holiday spirit to overpower the homesickness. The festivities … Read more

Student Spotlight: McKenzy’s Academic Year in Florence, Italy

Student Spotlight: McKenzy’s Academic Year in Florence, Italy

59 Eager to step into the footsteps of a college student who studied and interned abroad in Italy? We recently caught up with AIFS Abroad participant McKenzy, a college student from Hawaii Pacific University who spent her fall semester studying abroad in Florence and returned to the city the following spring for a Study + Internship … Read more

Tesla Jobs to Watch for in 2025

Tesla Jobs to Watch for in 2025

Are you in search of a new role working for Tesla as they aim to solve some of the world’s biggest problems? Are you ready to join Tesla’s team of over 100k employees pursing a more sustainable future? Well look no further! Tesla Inc. is an American multinational automotive and clean energy company, with the … Read more

8 things in life only people who have experienced divorce will understand, says psychology

8 things in life only people who have experienced divorce will understand, says psychology

Divorce, as anyone who’s been through it knows, can be a seismic event in one’s life. It’s a unique blend of emotional turmoil, logistical nightmares, and personal growth that only those who’ve experienced it can truly comprehend. Psychology suggests that there are certain aspects of life that only divorcees will fully understand. These experiences, ranging … Read more

If you recognize these 8 signs, you’re dating someone who just doesn’t care enough (according to a relationship expert)

If you recognize these 8 signs, you’re dating someone who just doesn’t care enough (according to a relationship expert)

There’s a fine line between someone being in a relationship because they truly care about you, and them simply going through the motions. As your go-to relationship expert and founder of the Love Connection blog, I’m here to help you navigate these murky waters. Recognizing these signs isn’t always easy. It can be hard to … Read more

4 Ways To Stop Dreading Work In 2025

4 Ways To Stop Dreading Work In 2025

You dread going to work. Every morning is the same: You have to drag yourself out of bed. It’s not that the body is weak. It’s that the mind is not willing. Most of us know that. Many people have felt this way at least once in their careers. Is there a way to overcome … Read more

If you want to dress more stylishly without trying too hard, say goodbye to these 10 habits

If you want to dress more stylishly without trying too hard, say goodbye to these 10 habits

They say there’s a thin line between “trendsetter” and “trying too hard” — but what if I told you the secret to effortless style is simpler than you think? Spoiler alert: It’s all about breaking up with a few sneaky fashion habits. Yep, those little routines you barely notice might be holding you back from … Read more

7 traits of people who politically identify as liberal, according to psychology

7 traits of people who politically identify as liberal, according to psychology

When it comes to political identity, people often think it’s all about policies and opinions. But psychology suggests it goes deeper than that. Certain personality traits are more likely to influence whether someone leans liberal, and these traits shape how they see the world, approach challenges, and relate to others. Instead of focusing on the … Read more