IES Abroad
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IES Abroad is a program provider offering 119 abroad programs. Programs offered include Study Abroad, Internship, Intensive Language, and Online Program abroad programs in 18 countries such as Australia, Austria, France, and Germany.
Everything we do is about the IES Abroad student.
Created in 1950, we believe in crafting unforgettable, life-changing educational adventures that go beyond our students' expectations. Every year about 6,500 study abroad students choose IES Abroad for their authentic study and intern abroad experience.
Our work starta in our Chicago headquarters and spreads across more than 130 study abroad programs in more than 30+ locations worldwide. With this network, we develop authentic global education and life-affirming cultural experiences. We believe that studying abroad should be a part of every student's academic life, and we aim to not only provide study abroad opportunities, but to consistently maintain a friendly, fun, and safe academic and cultural environment.
We believe so firmly in the power of our academically superior programs, that we actively recruit students from diverse populations and pledges more than $5 million in scholarships year after year. We are proud that our students are as diverse and exciting as the countries we study.
Through IES Internships, we offer a variety of full-time semester and summer internships in 15 locations around the world. For more than 40 years, we've provided opportunities to intern in some of the world's most exciting cities. With IES Internships, you'll have a guaranteed placement, more on-the-job hours, dedicated assistance with résumés and interviewing skills, and the ability to network with other students.
How will study abroad redefine you? We can't wait to find out.
For more information, visit our website.
Study Abroad with IES Abroad
"This experience was one of the most incredible things I've ever been able to be a part of. People say that abroad changes you, but I really think it allows you to settle more into yourself and just become more you: at least that's how I felt. I traveled alone and with so many different groups of people, allowing myself to gain c..."
Libby Mohn Wake Forest University
"Throughout my time in Milan I was able to study Italian, History of the Mafia and Fashion and Brand Management as well intern twice a week at a tech startup. Not only was I able to take classes so relevant to my host city, I had the opportunity to work there as well. Overall this experience taught me so much about myself. I have..."
Alex Venuti Bentley University
"This experience was definitely worthwhile as it brought me closer to my family in Italy and allowed me to live the life of a true Italian, which I learned that I am."
Marialisa Caruso Santa Clara University
"I've become interculturally competent in a way that I certainly was not before, I've learned a fair degree in a language I could barely say "hello" in, and I've gained an international outlook through relationships with the people I met in Rome. "
A student Occidental College
"I learned how to be more independent; especially when I travelled by myself. I learned how to engage with other cultures and peoples. I also think that through studying abroad I gained a greater appreciation of how connected the world is."
Lucas Tomhave Gustavus Adolphus College
"It was definitely worthwhile! I have learned a lot about the host community and the local culture, but I also discovered new skills and acquired new tools. My IES program professors and staff helped me to navigate through the courses that helped me to grow a lot academically"
Araceli Gonzalez University of Rochester
"I was able to see just a little bit more of the world and the beauty and kindness that exists out there. I was able to go see art that I had only ever read about, visit the graves of Van Gogh, Edith Piaf, Simone de Beauvoir, and I was able to eat fresh bread from a bakery on my way to class. All of these things are memories that..."
A student University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill
"I developed a newfound sense of individuality, and a new outlook on life. The experience went far beyond what I could have ever imagined in terms of fulfillment and enjoyment."
A student Pennsylvania State University - University Park / Penn State
"100% worthwhile. I learned more about the German language and culture in my time here than I could ever have hoped. "
Shay American University
"The biggest thing I learned while abroad was to live in the present. At home I tend to always think about what I am going to do in the future or I get stuck in the past. Studying abroad showed me how to live in the moment and take time to "stop and smell the roses"."
Olivia Indiana University - Bloomington
"From my abroad experience, I gained priceless skills in independence, open-mindedness, and acceptance. I learned about my own strengths and felt myself become the best me I can be. It was incredibly worthwhile."
Elena Polin Villanova University
"The courses at IES allowed me to further my studies in political science by studying both classic political philosophers like Macchiavelli and the current events and systems of modern Italian politics. IES also connected me with a great internship working for The International Spectator, Italy's oldest English-language of intern..."
A student Kenyon College
"I learned more about myself as I participated in different activities. I also met various people from different countries helping me to become more knowledgeable about different cultures. It was worthwhile as I truly got to know the language better as well as the city. "
Lena Etoka Occidental College
"I gained a greater understanding of what it is like to be a European in addition to the current social and political problems Spain is facing. Living with local students also gave me a greater understanding of what that is like and I was able to find just as many similarities as differences!"
Allegra Maeso Northwestern University
"I learned a lot about myself and about the world around me. It was absolutely worthwhile and although it was tricky at times, I feel more confident and independent now than ever. "
Carly Levin Sewanee: The University of the South
"German Better horn playing how to travel efficiently and make a travel plan how to "squeeze the juice" (slow down and make the most out of your day) Friends How to be independent"
Terrence Perrier University of Redlands
"Studying abroad and traveling to different cities abroad Europe introduced me to a number of cultures and the differences among them. Interacting with people from all over the world allowed me to develop new perspectives. I also feel as though I have gained a greater sense of self and what direction I want to take my life. I gre..."
Noelle D University of Redlands
"I gained a much greater appreciation for the importance of experiencing and embracing other cultures and languages."
A student Gettysburg College
"Independence, backcountry skills, socializing skills"
A student Indiana University - Bloomington
"This study abroad experience was definitely worthwhile. All of the classes were not only educationally enriching, but required hands-on work in some of the most beautiful places I've ever seen. Living with a host family helped me learn Spanish and learn about Ecuadorian culture in a way you ever could in a classroom. Overall, I ..."
A student University of Maine - Orono
"My French skills improved immensely and I gained a better understanding of French culture and also of people who are very different from me. Being abroad was definitely worthwhile."
A student Whitman College
"This experience was definitely worthwhile. I learned that time is valuable and to never waste a day, as there was always something to do there. I gained confidence when speaking a different language, even thought how bad it sounded or came off. I also learned that every culture is different and it really is special when you feel..."
Taylor Fairweather Ithaca College
"My French skills improved so much over the course of the semester. I am definitely not ow fluent, but I can successfully navigate day-to-day life in the city *en français*. I learned a lot about the differences between French and American lifestyles and cultures and gained a better understanding of cultural differences. I also l..."
Hannah Scripps College
"I became more aware of international issues and politics while learning business tactics for the food and wine industry. I also became more confident in myself, and my ability to be independent in new situations. "
Andrea Zelen University of Illinois - Chicago
"I learned a lot about the history of Spain from before the Catholic Kings and it was incredibly worthwhile. Most times when people talk about Spain it's almost like it's history begins with Isabel and Ferdinand, but I got to learn about what Spain and especially Granada was like before Catholicism. "
Emma Martens George Washington University
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