Educational Tours for College Students

We're best known for bringing high school students abroad, but did you know college-aged groups travel too? Here are just a few reasons to consider...

Best Winter Activities in Europe for Student Travel

Europe offers wonderful travel experiences, not just in summer, but also in its magical winter season! Not only is it beautiful with snow-dusted cities, but it...

Marrakech Global Conference Recap

Over more than 20 trips abroad with ACIS, French language educator Beth Marshall has showed students the magic of travel. In January 2026, she joined an ACIS Global...

Learning a Language Through Cultural Immersion

Learning a language is such a wonderful aspect of life and not only does it help to develop transferable skills but also, most importantly, connects...

Traveling for World Youth Day with ACIS: A Q+A with Group Leader Taylor

Taylor Blanton has lead tours with Cardinal Gibbons school for over a decade. In 2025, he worked with ACIS to create a custom itinerary for...

Why ACIS Is the Most Trusted Name in Student Travel Since 1978

ACIS: A Legacy of Educational Travel Excellence The story of ACIS (The American Council for International Studies) starts with one man: Peter Jones. He first...

Off the Beaten Path: Underrated European Cities for Student Explorers

Why Choose Less-Traveled European Cities? When choosing where to travel, it can feel very daunting to select from a whole globe of cities and countries....

Following Frida: A Student Guide to Art and Identity in Mexico City

Discovering Frida Kahlo’s World If you’re traveling to Mexico City and want to understand one of the most influential artists of the area, there’s no...

Music and Memory: Experiencing Vienna’s Classical Roots

Why Vienna Is Europe's Music Capital Often called "The City of Music," Vienna is recognized for its rich musical heritage and for being a hub...

5 Things My Students Gained from Traveling Abroad with ACIS

Holly Swafford is a former French language educator who traveled with her students to France on multiple ACIS tours. She is now an Academic Travel...