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
"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
"I had amazing experiences with students from many different countries. Freiburg was also a city that is both easy to navigate but full of different opportunities and things to do. My family comes from Germany, but this experience made it feel more like home than it ever had before. "
A student Temple University
"I love the netherlands and i think everyone should go "
Leslie ferreira University of Hartford
"It was worthwhile without a doubt. I learned how to be more independent and mindful of other worlds and cultures. "
McKenzi University of Tulsa
"I definitely improved my German skills, in reading, writing, and speaking! I met new friends who shared my passion for German, which was actually super cool for me, coming from a super small school where all of my German classes had fewer than 7 students. I got to know the beautiful city of Berlin and made connections with Berli..."
Emily Cohen Bowdoin College
"I learned more about myself and how I can make a difference in my small, midwestern bubble. We are so small in the grand scheme, and, more than not, we fail to remember that. I would do it all over again. "
Isabel Lehmann Hope College
"Through my experience abroad, I learned about the rich religious history of Granada through classes like Islamic Civilizations in Spain and Memory and Identity of Sephardic Jews. This was incredibly interesting to me and gave me new learning opportunities within my major. I also gained a stronger sense of independence and a new ..."
Nellie Fagan Sewanee: The University of the South
"My studies have greatly shaped what I hope to do over the next chapter of my life. Before traveling to Freiburg, the green city of Europe, I was unsure how to convert my passion of environmental sustainability into a career. While abroad I learned about the various sectors and industries that utilize green aspects. I now feel co..."
Myiah Smith Georgetown University
"I learned lots of geography from all my travel, but most importantly I learned about the language and culture which is what I was there for. I experienced another part of the world and that is priceless."
Brian Susquehanna University
"I think I gained so much knowledge and fluency by studying in Nantes and I would 100% repeat the same experience! "
A student Gettysburg College
"I gained a new confidence in my ability to go out, try new things, and succeed. I made so many friends and connections while there. "
Hannah Strickland University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill
"This experience was 120% worthwhile. I gained so much confidence in my ability to speak Spanish and I gained a global viewpoint on healthcare systems. I learned how to be more independent, navigate travel to another country by myself, and connect with strangers. "
A student Case Western Reserve University
"My experience studying abroad with IES in Sydney, Australia was incredibly eye-opening. I studied at the University of New South Wales in Kensington, which is conveniently located about twenty minutes from world famous Coogee Beach. I loved studying at this university because my school back in the US is super rural, so it was a ..."
Kelly Heilman Sewanee: The University of the South
"Friendships !!!! German knowledge!!!!! Cultural awareness!!!!!! "
Jessica Purdue University
"As cheesy as it is, I learned so much about myself and gained confidence while doing so."
A student Indiana University - Bloomington
"I gained a whole new group of friends across the world and got out of the "American Bubble"."
Jack Friskney Indiana University - Bloomington
"Learning to maneuver in a foreign environment is crucial experience."
A student Williams College
"great outdoor experience, great courses, really made use of the location, learned about the history of Freiburg and how it becomes so green"
A student Brandeis University
"yes it was worthwhile and i gained work experience. i made friendships and connections that will last a lifetime. "
Raisa Haque University of the Pacific
"I gained so much! I feel my time was incredibly worthwhile. I gained new friends and experiences along with practice scuba diving, knowledge from my courses, and spanish speaking skills. "
Alexandra A Brandeis University
"I learned so much about myself, my field of study, and the world during this program and I would not trade this experience for anything. "
A student Brandeis University
"that I wanted to pursue international business, YES"
Madeline H Brandeis University
"I have learned through my time abroad would be trusting and believing in myself, and realizing the possibilities for my future are limitless. I gained so much inspiration for my craft and my passion and this feeling is truly invaluable!"
Alyssa Manske
"Living in another country made me self-sufficient."
Jeremy Barovick Middlebury College
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