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
"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
"I learned many soft skills like flexibility and adaptability. I became more mature, as one would expect when transitioning to living on their own for the first time in a foreign country."
Christina N Bentley University
"Berlin has a contemporary and relaxing atmosphere, but it also has important layers of history. Many of my classes here touched upon history through different lens. For example, in Metropolitan development class, we discussed how different political ideologies in East and West Berlin influenced urban planning and architectural d..."
Muyang Li Cornell University
"I learned to be more confident in my language abilities and that it's okay to make mistakes. I found that having local friends, though unexpected, was the best part of my experience. And if you have any faith background that is present in the home country, it is a very profound experience to be part of that while abroad. "
Sarah Walker Bowdoin College
"I learned self-awareness and characteristics about myself I would not have known without traveling abroad. I learned that I am capable to complete tasks and goals to completion, as well as gaining heightened interpersonal and communication skills."
Anngelica Peters Pennsylvania State University - University Park / Penn State
"I really improved my language skills, as well as learned many new things about Japan and the United States. It was definitely worth it!"
A student University of Puget Sound
"I learned to be more independent and to take life into my own hands. I have learned to explore adventures I would never have thought to take before. I have gained a deeper insight into the world. This was the most worthwhile thing I have ever done."
Jordan Avellino Bradley University
"The classes were engaging and the small size allows you to interact with both the professors, which come from prestigious universities around France, as well as the students. Coming from a university with larger class sizes, this was something I appreciated. The classes also offered excursions; I went to the cinema with my Frenc..."
A student George Washington University
"There is so much to explore in Berlin. I definitely came home with better German and a lot more understanding about the city's history. I get used to the language and I can use it more comfortably. "
A student Lawrence University
"Definitely. I feel like a citizen of the world. I met people from countries I had never heard of and saw things I had only ever previously experienced through a travel television show."
A student University of North Texas
"When I was first leaving for abroad, I was very nervous about having to start over with many aspects I had already concurred in my home university. Making new friends, becoming comfortable in a new location, and adjusting to a new culture were all things I had done two year prior at my College, and I was dreading having to do it..."
Ryan Brudny Bates College
"I gained valuable exposure to European politics and culture. I was able to visit 12 countries while learning about the ins and outs of the European Union. "
Sabrina H. Bowdoin College
"I learned about the Japanese Language and Japanese art like I wanted to. I learned a lot from my E-pal who was very nice and helpful. I would say it was somewhat worthwhile but overall very difficult. "
A student University of Hartford
"I learned how to live alone! My home school has a meal plan that provided all my food. However, while studying abroad, you have to prepare all your own meals and just live alone. Also you're in a different timezone. It was worthwhile because it was the first taste of actual independence I've had "
A student Ohio Wesleyan University
"I learned a lot about myself, such as how I handle change and what I value. I also gained a deeper understanding for the German culture and its people."
Kat Walther American University
"I felt very fortunate to receive the kind of private instrumental instruction that I did and of such a high caliber as well. It was very refreshing to be able to focus 100% on playing saxophone and improving my musicianship. I was also able to immerse myself in Italian culture through my homestay experience and service learning ..."
Calvin Tang Grinnell College
"The one class I took that I felt most prepared me for a future career as a nurse was Comparative Health Systems: Great Britain, Europe and the United States with Professor Johal Gurnam. The class talked about the history of the NHS and the current status of it within the UK. The class also talked about the different types of hea..."
Annette Smith University of Iowa
"It was definitely worthwhile! I learned about renewable technologies and urban studies, which were fields I wouldn’t have had the time or availability to try at my home institution"
Jessa DePauw University
"I learned how to live in a different place and how to make that place feel like my home. Being abroad taught me so many communication skills, as Spanish is my second language, I had to navigate situations that I haven't found myself in before. I also learned a lot about myself--my independence, confidence, and inter-personal ski..."
Michaela Drucker Trinity College
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