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
"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
"I learned to be comfortable with ambiguity. Being abroad challenged me to be able to grow as a person and I recommend if given the chance everyone goes abroad. "
A student Santa Clara University
"Always respect the person, the culture and the country, no matter how different you are; because you would want the same thing back. "
A student Pennsylvania State University - University Park / Penn State
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