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 gained a lot of insight into the culture of Barcelona and Catalunya as a whole, as well as experiences in different countries as I traveled during my stay. Also important – I learned a lot about myself and how to manage challenging/stressful situations. "
A student University of Missouri - Columbia
"I learned that I can be successfully independent from my study abroad experience. Outside of trips with IES, I traveled to Paris, Brussels, Oxford, Windsor, Wimbledon, and Dover. Each of these trips taught me that I have the capability of "choosing my own adventure." Similarly, a lot of my exploration of London was done on my ow..."
Anna Guse Indiana University - Bloomington
"I learned how passionate I am to be a doctor and I learned so much about the South African culture. It was definitely worthwhile because I feel like I am a more well-rounded person. "
Simmy Vig University of Mississippi
"I studied abroad the Summer of 2017. IES Siena was amazing - the program coordinators were wonderful, available often and always very helpful. I lived in an apartment with one US roommate and one IES Resident Assistant (we were the only apartment with a live-in RA). The RA was amazing, gave great advice - from the best restauran..."
Alex University of Washington
"I gained an appreciation for healthcare professionals of all kind. I also learned a greater sense of compassion for people who are not as fortunate as I am. It was very worthwhile as it changed my outlook on the healthcare field for the better. "
A student University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
"Before this program, I had never thought about visiting Austria, I didn’t speak German, and had no idea what to expect. Once I arrived, I was shocked by how much I loved the culture, people, food, and atmosphere. You can spend hours uninterrupted in a coffee shop, or stroll through the stunning streets of the first district. The..."
Grace Konstantin Tufts University
"I learned so much about the culture of South Africa, their healthcare system, and myself."
Erica G University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
"I learned how much I love the country as a whole and their culture. I have always wanted to go there, but now I am trying to do everything I can to finish my studies there in either Biochemistry or Medicine and eventually live there."
A student University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
"I feel I am much more independent and mature. In addition, I feel I know who I am and how to define myself. I also get to force myself practice Spanish"
Li-Jung (Emily), LEE Pennsylvania State University - University Park / Penn State
"It really opened my eyes to a different world and different perspectives. I am so happy with all that I was able to learn and experience through the landscapes and unique qualities of South Africa. It was incredibly worthwhile and would do it over and over again if I could"
Sabrina Nguyen Villanova University
"The best thing that I gained from my experience abroad was the sense of personal growth that I never would have been able to cultivate by staying in the U.S., so it was certainly worthwhile. I had never lived alone before or traveled alone; I was forced to rely on myself for 6 weeks. It was one of the most fun parts of growing u..."
Tyler Benavides University of Illinois - Chicago
"I enjoyed being able to just BE in France. There is something magical about being surrounded by so much history and being able to be immersed in French. I improved my French language skills; I have finally mastered the French "r""
Eizabeth University of Portland
"I became a much more mature person. I travelled a lot, and had to plan things all on my own. I saw and did so many things. I would absolutely do it again, and regret that I do not have the opportunity to. "
Finlay McCracken Trinity University
"Besides the lifelong friendships, connections, and memories that I created, perspective is the greatest gift that I came away from this trip with. When I first started telling people that I was going to study abroad in New Zealand, the primary responses I got were “Wow, that’s so far away!” and “You’re choosing to go to the oth..."
Sabrina Westgate University of Rochester
"Gained valuable internship experience in Sydney, although 2 months is fairly short for any internship. Very worthwhile, America and Sydney are very similar so on that front a bigger cultural change may have been better facilitated by another country."
Nate Borchers Trinity University
"I gained a sense of independence that I'd never thought possible before. I can now see myself living alone in a foreign country for an extended period of time. It was definitely worthwhile."
Julia Krafcik Villanova University
"During the summer of 2017 I had the opportunity to participate in two intensive, 300 level museology / art history courses in Paris, Rome, and Madrid. I studied with European professors and experts in their respective fields. We visited the most prestigious museums and archaeological sites in Europe, along with many museums I wo..."
A student Franklin & Marshall College
"I grew as an individual on the program and learned a lot about what I am capable of whether that be traveling on my own for the first time, diving into new things, or making a whole new friend group, study abroad and Ireland was one of the greatest things I have ever done. "
Leana Young University of Illinois - Chicago
"It was absolutely worthwhile. I learned that there are great people everywhere, and that the people you're with can make all the difference in how much you enjoy what you're doing. My love for Latin America was increased tenfold, and my understanding of the beauty and diversity of nature as well. I was reminded of how important ..."
Isabella The College of William and Mary
"I was immersed into the culture through classes with learning the language and also taking field trips. Vienna was a very safe city, so I could go out and explore with others, but also did not feel scared to go out and explore by myself. I also got the chance to take field trips with the program to Semmering, Austria and Budapes..."
Erika Coy Indiana University - Bloomington
"Definitely worthwhile! I gained some rudimentary German, and confidence in my ability to be independent."
Julia Masur University of Puget Sound
"I learned the language and the culture of Madrid, but also so much about myself. I learned how to jump head first into situations that I was unfamiliar with and I enjoyed every second of it. "
Regina Duesler Pennsylvania State University - University Park / Penn State
"This past summer I studied abroad for 6 weeks in Buenos Aires, Argentina through IES Abroad. From the moment I arrived in the airport until the day I left, I felt supported and encouraged from IES Abroad staff. At the airport, I received an alfajor, and this classic Argentinian snack became my after-lunch dessert everyday—for be..."
A student Harvard University
"Participating in the Nagoya Summer--Language and Culture program at Nanzan University for seven weeks this past summer truly transformed my Japanese language ability and increased my confidence. Initially terrified to travel alone for the first time in my life, I was incredibly nervous, but the IES facilitators provided so much ..."
Maya Best University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh
"It was 100% worthwhile. I learned that I do not have to be afraid to speak in a different language. Any language you speak is just another way of communicating. I learned that I am more self-sufficient than I previously thought, and that I can handle being on my own without feeling alone. By taking a political science class at t..."
Marissa Ruehl Hope College
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