Your Resident Director,
Ingrid Stengel

Phone: (43) 662 872466
Email: istengel@aifs.co.uk

 

Guten Tag! Not sure what that means yet? Don’t worry, after the 2-week language orientation, you will pick up much more than “hello”. After 20 years at AIFS I am certain of that!

I am of German-American descent, and was born and raised in Indiana. Every year my family and I would visit Germany, Austria, Switzerland and France, which prompted me to study abroad on this very AIFS program.

During my time as a student, I learned a great deal about Austrians, Austrian culture and the language. I was so taken with this beautiful city that I returned to live.

While you are in Austria I will be working hard to ensure all aspects of the program run smoothly and am always happy to give advice on how to get the most out of your time abroad.

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Summer Programs

Susanne Blumauer
Phone: (43) 662 872466
Email: sblumauer@aifs.co.uk

Hallo! I am a native Austrian who lived in the U.S. for 5 years. I studied at Brevard Community College where I received my degree in Graphic Design so I am extremely familiar with the experience of studying abroad!

My favorite aspect of being Resident Director is meeting new students and being able to assist with everyday questions. You will love the fact that almost everything can be done on foot in Salzburg; the small size is one of the many wonderful aspects of this city soon to become your home. The summer program here in Salzburg presents a great opportunity to experience a new culture and lifestyle while also studying abroad. Once you get to know Austrians, they become your friends for life. I hope you stop by the office located in the city center to tell me about your experience!

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Special features of the AIFS program:

The AIFS program supports strong interaction with locals and international students.  The academic program through the University of Salzburg is taught by local professors and offers a wide range of courses taught in English and German. The local AIFS staff offer weekly German coffee hour meetings for students to discuss current topics with locals. In addition, the well organized and diverse cultural program includes visits to Vienna, Munich, and Innsbruck; an optional trip to Prague; and a three-day visit to London. The program location allows many opportunities for students to travel to all major European destinations on the weekends. AIFS staff organize hikes in neighboring mountains.