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 Netherlands, South Africa, The United Kingdom, and New Zealand.
IES Abroad provides opportunities for students to thrive abroad with program options that fit majors and interests—backed by a high-quality, immersive experience, on-site support, impactful financial aid, and an inclusive community.
IES Abroad experiences are:
- Priced for quality: The program fee includes tuition, housing, and health insurance, along with high-quality predeparture and on-site support, small class sizes, and the opportunity for field trips and immersive experiences.
- Fully supported 24/7: Time-saving visa support and trusted local staff to help with health, housing, and safety, no matter what comes up—or when!
- Designed to count toward graduation while offering a global perspective: Hands-on learning and excursions, led by respected experts in their fields, take your experience beyond the classroom to gain international exposure. We work with university partners to ensure program approval and credit transfer.
- Impactful with real career benefits: 65% of IES Abroad alumni say study abroad was very/extremely influential on their career path and 64% say it contributed to career advancement.
- Generously supported by $7.9 million in financial aid awarded annually: Need-based aid awarded to students applying from consortium member institutions expands access to study abroad.
Study Abroad with IES Abroad
"I learned how to take a chance and allow myself to fail or feel humility as learning a foreign language should never be about getting it perfect every single time but working through the small inconsistencies. "
A student Brandeis University
"Language, communication, culture"
Yiyu Chen Brandeis University
"yes SO worthwhile"
A student Brandeis University
"I learned new language and communication skills, I gained a deeper appreciation for other cultures, and I was able to travel the world and meet new/interesting people. This was an extremely worthwhile experience. "
A student Brandeis University
"I learned German and I was able to experience a different way of life"
A student University of Hartford
"A new perspective and a lot to think about. It was the most worthwhile experience I have ever had. I loved it so much! "
Ellie Mendelson Brandeis University
"I loved going to museums, traveling, and experiencing nature. I learned how to be independent and do things on my own. "
A student Brandeis University
"I learned a lot about the importance of culture and family while abroad. The spaniards do a really nice job with making sure they are always there for each other and always make time to sit and chat with people. I think Americans, especially people from the northeastern part, are so focused on getting through their day and compl..."
Ashley Bass Brandeis University
"I gained exposure to a new culture and society, and got to play a role in dutch culture in a very real way. Absolutely worthwhile"
A student Brandeis University
"You learn a new culture and language, immerse yourself in things different than what you are used to."
Emman Fatima The University of Texas at Austin
"This program taught me so much about myself, my place in the world, and the importance of preserving our environment. I also learned that cultures around the world are more similar and interconnected than we typically think them to be and that plantains are an incredibly versatile food!"
A student Wellesley College
"Being abroad allowed me to experience life in a new way. I said Adios! to my old reality to a completely new culture and society. On top of learning a new language, you are introduced to new ways of thinking and ideas, which I will cherish for the rest of my life. I loved everything about being abroad. "
Antoinette Acosta University of the Pacific
"I learned so much about living a sustainable lifestyle. I also learned some German and made a lot of international friends who gave me new perspectives. This was the most informative few months of my life, including time outside of the classroom."
A student The University of Texas at Austin
"Studying abroad was the best decision I have ever made. It was incredibly worthwhile. I learned a lot about myself- I learned that I am very sentimental and that is important not to take experiences like this for granted, and I also learned what I want out of my life, and what priorities are important to me in the place I live. "
Josh Stead The College of William and Mary
"This is experience was an incredible way to try something new. I really pushed myself to explore things I had never done before. With the support there to catch me when I would fall and stumble, I was given the unique opportunity to do what I wanted without the fear of being on my own if I needed help. I made life-long friends, ..."
Cecilia Vorfeld Johns Hopkins University
"I learned how to be more confident in myself, as well as more independent. I also became more flexible when dealing with problems. "
Noelle Johnson DePauw University
"Being more independent and learning how much weight choices have in the end. "
Charlotte Seay Hofstra University
"I learned a lot about independence and how to navigate my way through cities on my own and using the resources around me. I loved my time abroad and I absolutely think it was worthwhile."
A student University of Kansas
"I learned so much about not just Spain but myself as well. My independence and confidence grew so much and I took everyday as an opportunity for a new adventure. It was the most impactful experience I ever had so it was an invaluable opportunity."
Natalie J University of Wisconsin - Madison
"New Spanish skills, lifelong friends, incomparable experiences, checks off my bucket list, and so much more. It was worth every penny."
A student Brandeis University
"independence, how to live in a European city, patience with locals and myself. "
Sarah Quick University of Illinois - Chicago
"I learned so much about Italian culture and the food and wine industry, all things that I have found to be helpful in my time so far back in the states."
A student Fordham University
"I learned that culture and perspectives are not better or worse in an ordinal system, they are just simply different. Do not judge in a ranking system but instead admire the differences and embrace them"
Marqui Indiana University - Bloomington
"When I say that this program changed my life for the better, I truly mean it. Going on this adventure not only gave me a new perspective on the world, and my life, but it also gave me friendships that will last a lifetime. Experiencing a new city, and a new culture, gave me a newfound confidence and showed me how much this world..."
Claudia Hatch Pennsylvania State University - University Park / Penn State
"I learned to trust myself more, and to be scared of fewer things. As a chronically late person, I finally learned to manage my time enough to be chronically on time! I feel like I can tackle anything now. And study abroad taught me that."
Justine Zimmerman Emory University
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