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 semester in Granada was absolutely worthwhile. My tuition covered four incredible trips to other Andalucian cities with all of the other IES students and faculty, as well as an optional excursion (although I highly HIGHLY recommend going) to Morocco. Throughout my time in Granada, I stayed with a phenomenal host family and g..."
Meredith Hawley Loyola University Chicago
"I learned how to be more confident in myself. There is a thrill that comes from going abroad on your own and making a life. My time abroad left me feeling as if I could truly handle myself in more ways than I previously believed. "
Mariah Bensley Hope College
"I drastically improved my Spanish. The experience was definitely worthwhile given all the friendships and memories I made. It was the perfect combination of gaining new and exciting experiences while also learning a lot"
Grace Richey Scripps College
"I learned how independent and confident I can be! I can travel a new city on my own with only my phone and I'm completely fine! I've also learned that I can do things on my own without worrying about what everyone else is doing. You have to go out and see what you want to see regardless if anyone wants to go with you or not. You..."
Rachel Brumagin Hope College
"I gained so much confidence in myself throughout my time abroad. It was 100% worthwhile. "
A student Macalester College
"I strengthened my Spanish skills, and met many new people that will be lifelong friends! I gained a better global perspective by traveling throughout the semester. I would do it 100 times over again. I learned so much about other cultures, and in doing so, I learned so much about myself! STUDY ABROAD, PLEASE! You will LOVE it..."
Paige Wisehaupt Pennsylvania State University - University Park / Penn State
"Learned so much about other cultures, living so far away from home, communicating with people so difference from yourself. BEYOND worthwhile "
kaylin Pennsylvania State University - University Park / Penn State
"I learned that the best way to learn is to sit back and allow yourself to be uncomfortable. "
Amelia University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh
"I learned how to be more at ease with uncertainty and to embrace the ambiguity that is present in times of growth. I also gained a great deal of independence and confidence in the person I am and am growing into. My language skills also greatly improved and I learned to how to empathize with others better. This experience was mo..."
A student University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
"I gained cultural experiences and I advanced my language abilities far beyond what I could do here in the States. This program is worth while."
Ryan Underwood Albion College
"Study abroad was so worthwhile. I learned more about myself and grew as a person more than I have in my five other semesters in college. I was able to develop as a student, professional and human in society. "
Faith Pejsa University of Redlands
"I learned how to be an independent person in the world, and how to navigate life without anyone really holding my hand!"
Tess Vande Creek University of Rochester
"Not only was able to improve upon my Spanish and gain invaluable skills for my future but I had some of the most incredible travel experiences that I will never forget. It was beyond worthwhile and it's all I can talk about"
Talia University of Redlands
"It was 100% worthwhile. I gained knowledge of new cultures and got to see so many beautiful places. I also got to meet so many new people."
Lyric Loglisci Clemson University
"I gained real-life understanding about the legacies of colonialism, classification, and the inheritance of racism from my experience abroad. I also was able to witness drastic natural beauty and a rich artistic culture, and these three intersections made it a very worthwhile semester."
Gwen Marquis University of Vermont
"Studying Abroad with IES Abroad in Cape Town, South Africa has been more significant in my life than I could have imagined. I knew I would have fun, meet new people, and experience unfamiliar things, but I gained so much more than I expected to. I learned and improved skills such as understanding cultural differences, working in..."
Anna Kroeger University of Iowa
"I learned how to be more independent and how to navigate big cities and their public transportation systems. I learned how to deal with ambiguity in academics. I discovered the importance of bilingualism. "
Deanna Rupp Texas Christian University
"I improved my Japanese language skills, got to learn about a completely different culture and society, and grew personally- becoming more independent and self reliant. "
A student Lafayette College
"Over the course of my time in Italy, I learned conversational Italian language skills by communicating with locals in their native tongue. I had the chance to demonstrate independence and immersion in a new culture through living in downtown Milan and taking classes from Italian teachers. My music classes encouraged teamwork and..."
Haley Stevenson Butler University
"I gained confidence about my ability to take care of myself and handle any situation that comes my way. "
Allison G University of Iowa
"Absolutely worthwhile. I now have plans to take the LSAT and continue onto law school focusing on international human rights law, something I never would've found out that I'm passionate about without this program. "
Haley The College of William and Mary
"I learned how to challenge myself and step outside of my comfort zone. I also learned to grow my comfort zone and just accept that things are different. It was so valuable to learn to laugh at myself. "
A student University of Wisconsin - Madison
"I learned a lot from my time abroad. I learned how to find my way around a new city and use the subway system! I also learned that I can move to a new city and feel comfortable in it in a few months. I also learned that the best way to learn a language is to be fully immersed in it and speak to your host family a lot. This exper..."
Jessica Heighway The University of Texas at Austin
"My experience there was more than worthwhile. I get emotional thinking about the bonds I made with Argentinians, international students, and other American students while I was there. I am fluent in Spanish now, which is so nice. Using Spanish day to day helped me perfect it. I learned that there aren't as many differences as I ..."
Emily Frey University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
"I gained a lot of confidence and I feel much more independent. It was definitely worthwhile. Living in another country is hard, but it's definitely eye-opening. "
Nicole Scelta Pennsylvania State University - University Park / Penn State
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