The Lasting Power of a Homestay

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...

6 Great Escapes From the Berlin Wall

This Saturday, November 9th, marks 30 years since the fall of the infamous Berlin Wall, a structure which only stood for 28 years but left...

International Fall Festivities to Celebrate in Your Classroom

The fall season is in full swing, and for many Americans that means enjoying the foliage, visiting a pumpkin patch, and choosing the perfect Halloween...

2019 ACIS Video Contest Winners

From Scotland to Thailand, Costa Rica to Greece and France, these video entries inspired us with creative editing, beautiful scenery and plenty of fun being...

5 Food Apps to Download for Your Travels

Traveling means getting to experience delicious food you won't necessarily find at home, but with so many options, how do you choose? Whether you have...

3 Markets To Visit In Europe

In many European cities, the marketplace is the belly and nerve center of the town. It’s where farmers and producers from the surrounding regions gather...

End of Summer Photo Contest Winners

Be sure to follow the ACIS Instagram to participate in contests and see more amazing photos from our travelers! Grand Prize Winner: William K., New...

Now Available: Perdido en Madrid Episode 2

The adventure in Spain continues with the second and final episode of Perdido en Madrid! In part 1, American college student Brandon arrives in Madrid...

Classroom Activity: Cookies From Around the World

Break out of your chocolate chip comfort zone! Every country has its own version of a traditional cookie and – unsurprisingly – they’re all just...

Off the Road: Daily Life of an ACIS Tour Manager

ACIS Tour Managers travel across the globe with students on tour, but they all have to call someplace home. In our new Off the Road...