Stamford-based AIFS Releases Study Abroad/Career Guide

The American Institute For Foreign Study (AIFS) (www.aifs.com) has released the AIFS Student Guide to Study Abroad and Career Development.

The goal of the guide is to provide students with a framework to understand the impact and added value of study abroad for their career development. AIFS, a leading study abroad and cultural exchange organization located in Stamford, believes that students will benefit from considering the career implications of their decision to study abroad.

“Studying abroad is a phenomenal experience,” states William L. Gertz, President and CEO of AIFS. “There are myriad benefits for students and now more than ever, the choice to study abroad has far reaching ramifications for a young person’s career development. This guide will help students take all factors into consideration when choosing their study abroad destination.”

The free publication covers a range of related topics including taking advantage of career connections while abroad, effectively marketing your study abroad experience to employers and the best ways to articulate newly acquired skills and competencies. Interested students and educators can request a copy of the sixteen-page guide by contacting AIFS at (800) 727-2437.

The guide was written by Martin Tillman, the Associate Director of Career Services at The John Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS) in Washington, D.C. for eleven years and currently the President of Global Career Compass.

To learn more about the new AIFS Student Guide to Study Abroad and Career Development, contact David Mauro at (800) 727-2437, ext. 5163 or email info@aifs.com, or visit www.aifsabroad.com.