5 International Origins of Santa Claus

When you hear Santa Claus, your mind probably jumps to a jolly old man with a white trimmed suit and a beard to match. This...

“Full Circle Moments” By ACIS Chaperone Tom Fraher

A recent conversation: "Tom, have you ever been abroad?" "Yup-United Kingdom, France, New Zealand, Australia, Japan, South Africa and China." "Wow, you've done a decent...

Can Travel Change Your Life? 5 Ways Travel Can Broaden Student Horizons

Leandra Beabout taught high school English before transitioning to a brief career in newspaper journalism. She now splits her time between teaching English as a new...

2019 German Language Calendar

Travel abroad every month just by turning the page on our 2019 Cultural Calendars! We’ve gathered 12 destinations in the German speaking world to explore...

New ACIS Destination Video: School Trip to Italy

International Program Coordinator Abby traveled on a school trip to Italy in high school. It inspired a passion for the country that continues to this...

Recipes for a Globally Inspired Thanksgiving

What does your Thanksgiving table look like? Is there a classic salt-brined turkey and mashed potatoes at the center? Does the food reflect a rich...

5 Fierce Female Rulers to Include in Your Next History Lesson

Susan Braun taught public school in Indiana for eight years before taking a break to raise her own children. She was awarded a Lilly Endowment Teacher...

The Power of Educational Travel: Reflections from a Student Globetrotter

Annie Arthur is a current International Program Coordinator Intern at ACIS. She is a Senior at Syracuse University where she is majoring in International Relations...

Explore London Like a Local

As one of the largest cities in the world as well as one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world, London can be...

Why not China? Reasons China is a must for students

Earlier this month, I was lucky enough to travel along with one of our ACIS groups on their 10 day tour of China. I joined a high...