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 a ton about myself and gained socially and academically. I know much more about other cultures and gained dozens of lasting friendships."
Jackson Weir Purdue University
"Half of the educational side of the abroad program is class and the other half is volunteer hours in the public healthcare system. Classes are focused on learning about the history and public healthcare system of South Africa and how South Africans are trying to change the system for the better of all people. Learning from peopl..."
Zach Kramer University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh
"Being in a Spanish-speaking country with Spanish immersion classes, I definitely became more fluent in Spanish. However, living abroad also gave me a broader worldview, and also proved to myself that I am strong and brave enough to go live in a new country. "
A student University of Missouri - Columbia
"A better understanding on how the Irish culture operates."
Jack O`Malley College of DuPage
"My listening skills in Spanish definitely improved, and for that I am so thankful. I also gained a larger appreciation for people from different walks of life than my own. It is so interesting to meet somebody close to your age from the other side of the world and to see how similar, yet different, your lives are. "
Matt Coffman Indiana University - Bloomington
"I feel I gained a deeper understanding of the people and culture that exists in Japan. There only so much you get from classes at Universities in your home country and nothing is quite like the real thing. Also, some the teachers at Nanzan were amazing. For me it was the Japanese Politics teacher who I would have hour long talks..."
Thomas Santos University of Florida
"I lived in Rathmines, Dublin and absolutely loved it. It was a close walk to the city center and it had the Irish charm I was looking for. The classes were amazing and I truly learned not only about Irish history, but also about Irish Culture as a whole. The professors were incredible and all had a genuine interest in their stud..."
Olivia Elkins University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill
"It was absolutely worthwhile! I gained cultural knowledge, as well as developed a greater sense of awareness. I made friends and I still keep in touch with my roommates from the program. Furthermore, I absolutely fell in love with Ireland. It is filled with charming, caring, and diverse people. The scenery is so breathtaking..."
A student University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill
"Learning about the art and histories of Paris, Rome, and Madrid were simply some of the most amazing educational experiences I could have asked for, and immersing myself into the cultures of these bustling cities was also incredibly important for my own world views and self growth. There's no need for textbooks and glossy printe..."
Kelly Crewse Indiana University - Bloomington
"What did I gain? Bravery. Now that I'm back home, I face everything with a "If I went to Germany, I can totally do this." mentality. It was the most amazing summer of my life."
Lorraine Engleman Indiana University - Southeast
"I became more culturally aware than I thought I would be. I learned so much about the city I was in, the people around me, and myself! It was absolutely worthwhile. "
Alyssa Burdick Indiana University - Bloomington
"I learned too many things to count while abroad. I learned how to roll with the punches, how to deal with whatever life throws at me. I greatly improved my German and my confidence in speaking. I learned about the EU and German film through my classes. I learned how to meet new people, even those who do not speak my language. Ov..."
Hannah Conroy Pennsylvania State University - University Park / Penn State
"Living abroad was the best experience of my life. I learned so much, not just about the local culture and history, but how to be more independent and confident in navigating the world. It was also a whole lot of fun, and the memories I have from my trip are ones that I will cherish forever."
Ellen Adams University of Virginia
"In addition to learning a lot about Berlin, Germany, and their population, I learned a lot about myself and what kind of person I want to be in the world. Interacting with all of these new people, places, and things really made me realize how much of the world is still out there for me to explore and learn about! There's so much..."
Rosie Amherst College
"A new cultural mindset, a great deal of first-hand experience with Japanese language and culture, and so many new friends that I am still in touch with. It was absolutely worthwhile."
A student Florida Gulf Coast University
"I definitely believe I became a better actor and am so much more globally aware now. Ireland is amazing and I think we have so much to learn from their history. "
Meriwether Lyman University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill
"See response above."
A student The College of Wooster
"Language skills. Yes"
A student Wellesley College
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David Deming Trinity University
"The experience was definitely worthwhile! I learned that I am incredibly fascinated by German culture, as well as learning so much from Germany's passion for sustainable living."
Christian Romero Brandeis University
"It was absolutely worthwhile. The experience really taught me how to be an individual and get by in a foreign city and foreign culture. "
A student Brandeis University
"I learnt a lot. Germany was not as easy to fit in. I learnt how to deal with people's attitude to minority. As an Asian I feel that when people encounter me they do not treat me as a unique individual but a general Asian. "
A student Brandeis University
"I learned a wide range of useful information, from simply learning how to navigate a foreign city to acquainting myself with the fine aspects of a culture. My language abilities improved a great deal, and moreover, my confidence with the language and locals certainly improved. I have a greater appreciation for different ways of ..."
Taylor Mills Hope College
"Coming from a very conservative city in the southern United States my experience at the University of Cape Town shaped me in such a positive way. The perspective I gained was one I could have only gained in this unique city. Cape Town is vibrant - a mixing pot of so many beautiful cultures accented with immaculate nature, unlike..."
A student Wofford College
"I learned a lot about myself in terms of political views. I learned what I truly cared about and believed in"
Trevor Trinity University
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