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 sense of many different cultures and practices. It was extremely worthwhile for me."
Tristan W Brandeis University
"I gained a lot of independence especially since I learned a lot about myself during my time abroad. By the end, I learned how to enjoy my own company (I am no longer afraid of doing things on my own). You get a different perspective on the world. Plus, I now consider myself fluent in french because of this experience. It was wor..."
Samantha University of Portland
"It was the best experience of my life. I learned all and more than I wanted to learn about the culture, language, and people, and I cannot wait to return in the future."
A student Cornell University
"I learned that I want to live in France. I loved my time there so much that I decided to make it my goal to have a career in France."
Laura Froggatt Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University / Virginia Tech
"I learned that I can live in a big city, if it is one so populated with history and culture as Paris is. I also learned how to be more spontaneous, to not worry so much about what plan I had for my day, week, or life in general. My trip was absolutely worthwhile. "
Alaina Jacobsen Whitman College
"My experience in Buenos Aires was truly unforgettable. That is a cliche thing to say, I know, as it is said by virtually each and every student who studies abroad. But I truly believe that my time not only in Buenos Aires, but specifically with IES was a special one to say the least. Buenos Aires is a magical city. You have the ..."
A student The University of Texas at Austin
"I always thought that living and working abroad could be in my future and my time in Milan only confirmed that. I am even looking at moving Europe after graduation for my first job. Living abroad forces you interact with people that hold beliefs that differ from your own. I always tried to make friends with people from different..."
Kevin Shue Pennsylvania State University - University Park / Penn State
"I learned a huge amount of Spanish as well as cultural competency. I learned a lot about myself and what was important to me, and I became much more independent and confident. "
Isabel C Smith Brandeis University
"I grew as a person and student. i learned more Spanish and a lot about the Spanish culture. "
Sydni University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
"I loved Vienna! It is one of the most beautiful cities I’ve been in. Vienna offers you everything a big city has with a small-town vibe. There was something happening almost every night whether it be an opera, a jazz bar showcase, or a ball. The music program was amazing. All the music staff I interacted with were performing in ..."
A student Loyola University Chicago
"I learned about the South African culture and about myself "
A student Xavier University of Louisiana
"I definitely learned to relax a little bit and really take in where you are. Being able to travel opened me up to so many different cultures and lifestyles."
Renee Duffy Pennsylvania State University - University Park / Penn State
"I gained a new confidence in myself and a vast knowledge about a timeless city. It was absolutely a worthwhile experience."
Kati Spellerberg Ithaca College
"IES Abroad Madrid was AMAZING! I learned so much while I was in Madrid and wouldn't trade that experience for anything. Because Madrid is so centralized, I was able to travel to a plethora of cities within Spain and experience other countries outside of Spain as well. There is a wide variety of classes offered and lots of activi..."
A student Bradley University
"I learned so much about myself with becoming more independent, I learned different fieldwork techniques and was able to apply all the information i learned at my home university about marine science to a new ecosystem"
A student University of Maine - Orono
"I gained a more global mindset and a new sense of independence. These skills aren't easy to make, and going abroad fosters them. "
Caitlin Muller DePauw University
"I gained complete confidence in my ability to take risks and go out on my own and explore. I've gained a new sense of adventure, and I have IES to thank for that."
Tovah Klein The College of William and Mary
"I learned a lot about myself and how I react in situations where I feel uncomfortable. Abroad helped me grow a lot and deepened my appreciation for my support network."
Sarah Curtis Bates College
"SO worthwhile. I gained the knowledge on how the world works, how to understand other people and cultures, and how to navigate through the unknown."
Kyle Dandrea Anonymous University
"I learned how to be fully independent. Living abroad certainly tested my maturity and budgeting, but I came out on top."
A student Amherst College
"It was so worthwhile. I was challenged in many ways throughout my time there, as there were so many experiences I had never had before. I matured so much during my stay in Barcelona, and I couldn't have asked for a better college semester."
Sophia Burroughs University of Wisconsin - Madison
"My goals when going abroad were to really improve my Spanish fluency and confidence. This is something I definitely accomplished, even if I wasn’t speaking Spanish with my program friends. I also wanted to learn more about the Spanish people and culture. There’s no doubt that I was able to learn a lot, but what I didn’t anticipa..."
Lina Purtscher Scripps College
"I gained a lot of language skills that you cannot learn in the classroom setting. I also gained new friends and a lot of independence. "
A student Seton Hall University
"I developed confidence in myself and who I am as a person. I am not the same girl that boarded that plane a year ago. I am so grateful for this experience and all that it shaped me into! "
Kathleen Blehl Villanova University
"This is impossible to sum up briefly; but I gained a lot of knowledge specifically about Catalan culture, but also independence and a more open mind to other cultures. "
Kiaran Hartnett University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
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