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 that communication and languages are probably the most powerful things on this planet. If you are able to talk to people from all over the world, you have given yourself a huge edge in being one step closer to an enlightened understanding of the world. Learning this has definitely helped me figure out what I want to do..."
A student University of Hartford
"Totally worthwhile!! Learned a lot about myself and had to let go a lot of my fears and anxieties. I approach life in the US differently now. "
Haleigh University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
"I learned to welcome and appreciate any culture that I come across. Instead of rejecting the little differences, embrace them. They may not all be pleasant at first, but there was nothing that made me feel like I was in a completely foreign land. I also learned to put myself out there, to do things I wouldn't normally do. Those ..."
Daniel Day University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh
"I gained so much independence and confidence in myself traveling alone. I was able to practice my language plenty and gained many new friends and, most importantly, a new perspective of the world. It was a very challenging experience but absolutely worth every second of it."
Lydia Rautman Emory University
"I feel as though I matured a ton during my semester abroad. Not only did I take interesting classes, I also was able to take in all of London and a great deal of Europe. "
Allison May George Washington University, School of Business
"I made so many new, incredible friends and I can see myself staying in touch with them for years to come. Amsterdam is now my second home, and I miss it every day."
A student Lawrence University
"It was the most worthwhile thing I have ever done. I learned so much, made a ton of great friends, and visited so many places. Most of all, I became more independent and confident in myself."
Maia University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
"In Barcelona, you never run out of things to do. I wrote a “Barcelona Bucket List” that I got about 20% of the way through, which only gives me an excuse to return in the near future! The location of Barcelona in relation to the rest of Europe is ideal, as it takes less than 2 hours by plane to get to all the main European desti..."
Sophie C Franklin & Marshall College
"In my time abroad I gained a better understanding of French culture and improved my level of French. This experience was definitely worthwhile I can't wait to go back!"
A student University of Rochester
"Even though I had no previous German experience, I was set on going to Vienna which became one of the best decisions for me. IES has a great program that suited my academic needs, while keeping their system Americanized for familiarity's sake. There were plenty of interesting classes (taught in both English and German) to choose..."
Clara Yetter Kenyon College
"I'd never realized my eyes were closed until I opened them to the world of study abroad, in Milan. My home university is a bubble, a safe haven; studying abroad opens you to the world, allowing you to absorb history and culture simply by living. I believe I learned more studying abroad than I had in a lifetime, considering my im..."
Lindsay Hexter Emory University
"In Dublin I gained incredible professional experience at my internship, and I made great friendships and connections with both Irish citizens and international visitors alike. Dublin is an incredibly diverse city that introduced me to the Irish culture and gave me a sense of independence while living there on my own, more or les..."
Christena Carollo University of Florida
"I learned more about myself than I expected, which was great. I also learned a different perspective other than my own like how the British view America and things we do that they think is interesting that I don't think about. "
Kalista Sutton Le Moyne College
"I made fantastic friends and improved my Spanish. In my opinion it was definitely worthwhile."
Nick Aguilar Miami University
"The IES program gives you the option to choose from some really interesting classes that you wouldn’t normally take at your home school – I chose to take a film production course while some of my friends chose architecture or theater courses. You can learn a lot from these courses that you wouldn't otherwise know! The internship..."
Kendrah Neff Indiana University - Bloomington
"I learned so much about myself and how I function. For the first time I was able to take time to seriously self reflect and grow from that. "
A student Hope College
"Primarily, I think the language was the most important aspect of my time abroad. Along with the travel, the classes, and the friendships, becoming challenged in a foreign language and being able to progress in that was one of the most rewarding parts of my experience. I think in general just being challenged to a new lifestyle w..."
A student University of Portland
"I became a much better Spanish speaker, gained a more worldly view, learned to be more easy-going, became more independent, a prepared traveler, and gained more knowledge about Spain. "
R.W. University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
"I became more independent, learned how to interact with people who had very different lives than I had, and gained a knowledge of the world around me. I learned to disconnect from technology and saw some of the most beautiful sights I will ever see in my life."
A student Villanova University
"I learned so much while I was abroad. I learned about myself, about the world, about South African culture, history, and the people. Everything was worthwhile. I would do and experience it all over again and a thousand times."
Ellen Davies Loyola University Chicago
"I learned independence as well as new perspectives on different issues that I have been learning about at my home school. It was 100% worthwhile and I would recommend studying abroad to everyone."
Michelle Williams Pennsylvania State University - University Park / Penn State
"I not only gained a greater understanding of daily culture in France and in the capitol, but am now compelled to soon return and live in Paris or another large french city. I also gained a lot of language and arts experience when interning each week with a modern and contemporary art gallery, with which I connected through IES."
Anna W. St. Olaf College
"I gained a lot of understanding of New Zealand culture. I also learned a lot about myself by traveling half way around the world! It was definitely very worthwhile. "
Amanda Skidmore College
"Absolutely. I refined my French skills, met amazing people (locals and Americans), and finally understood l'art de vivre that everyone tells me about."
A student The Catholic University of America
"I really learned to be independent and I have become more mature. Living basically on my own in a foreign country makes me feel like I can do almost anything. I feel more responsible and more like an actual adult now."
Michael Sheridan Fordham University
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