Crossing Borders: Discovering Cultural Differences Living Abroad

ACIS Co-Op Sydnee reflects on cultural differences she found when studying abroad in Greece. When venturing abroad, we often find ourselves entering unknown territory, both...

An American Educator in Paris: My Time on the ACIS Paris and Reims Global Conference

Holly Swafford is an ACIS Group Leader from Alabama who traveled with ACIS for the first time in summer 2023. She shares her experience being...

Culture Shock: What It Is and How to Cope

There is nothing like traveling to a new foreign country with a distinct and different culture from your own. The lessons learned and experience gained...

A Big Adjustment on Tour: Walking in Europe

Cultural Contrast Does this scenario sound familiar? If not, it soon will. You've just arrived in Europe for the first time, filled with excitement and...

ACIS Summer 2023 Travel Review

Summer 2023 was an absolute blast: It was wonderful having travel back in full swing around the world and seeing lives change in real time....

Returning to Peru in 2023

Peru had long been near the top of my list of travel destinations because of its amazing history, incredible landscapes and warm-hearted people.  Late last...

International Pride Events to Celebrate This June

This June, we wanted to kick off our Pride Month by looking at the different Pride celebrations around the world. Pride takes many forms, so...

Your ACIS France Playlist Just Dropped!

Wondering what you will be listening to while on your trip to France? Not to worry, ACIS has got you covered. Here is a playlist...

Travel Changes Lives At Home: My Exchange Student Experience

Here at ACIS, our philosophy is based upon the phrase, "Travel Changes Lives." This is what drives the student trips that we provide and the...

A Traveler’s Guide to Winter vs. Summer in Iceland

Looking for a new country to explore with beautiful landscapes and geological features? Consider an ACIS Iceland tour! Oftentimes known as "The Land of Fire...