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
"I learned to put myself out there and get out of my comfort zone. I traveled alone, got to know the city, exposed myself to so many other cultures. It was absolutely worthwhile!"
Manuela Tauscher Skidmore College
"Madrid was truly a cultural blow. When I first arrived I was no stranger to museums, concerts and other types of cultural events—ever since I was a little girl my parents have encouraged my appreciation for such activities—but none of this compared to the magnitude and quality of what I discovered in Spain. Every minute of my ex..."
Adriana Z Grinnell College
"I improved my French immensely and overall gained so much confidence. I felt really independent abroad and had the best experience I could've hoped for exploring a beautiful city and meeting really great people."
Emma Occidental College
"It was SO worthwhile. I learned all about the EU from my time abroad and gained a whole new perspective on the world. I met so many great people that I will keep in touch with the rest of my life. "
Rachel Rudolph University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
"So worthwhile! I learned so much about the Kiwi culture, the basics of surviving and camping, and above all, how grateful I am to have had this experience."
Alex Winner Miami University
"It greatly helped my proficiency and it was definitely a worthwhile experience. "
Kelvin Ampem-Darko Wheaton College, MA
"I learned to be self-sufficient and to be comfortable making my own decisions. I learned that every culture is different, but that it's very easy to find your home even in a foreign city."
Catherine Edwards George Washington University
"I learned that my problem solving skills are incredible. Being observant is key in a city and simply being nice and excusing yourself has an impact. "
Madison Dant Texas Lutheran University
"I became a much more independent and self-sufficient person. It was an experience that I needed to have and that changed me as a person in a great way. I did a lot of growing up and saw things that even my parents have not seen. I am so fortunate for the opportunity. "
Victoria D Pennsylvania State University - University Park / Penn State
"I learned so much about Vienna's culture, Austrian politics, the education system there, some German, great friends, what it's like to live in a big European city. SO worth while."
Julianne McAdams University of Rochester
"The best part of a semester abroad is the opportunity to truly live in another country. During my semester in Rome, I truly felt like I was immersed in the culture and the country. One unique component of this was the chance to live with an Italian roommate. My roommate Lorenzo helped us with everything from the language to gett..."
Alex Lojko George Washington University
"I learned independence, adaptability, and how to be Parisian! It was the most worthwhile thing I have ever done"
Cassidy Basinski Loyola University Chicago
"I improved my Spanish and learned about Spanish history and culture. I learned a lot about the world and gained new perspectives through my interactions with others. It was definitely worthwhile. "
Mary Kate Winn University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
"I learned how to be more self-sufficient and be more outgoing. I definitely belive that it was worthwhile"
Armani Nightengale Loyola University Chicago
"I learned that the world is such a big place, and it is important to leave your comfort zone and go see as much as you can. This experience also helped me realize the importance of respecting and not judging things about another culture that I may not understand. "
Anne University of Rochester
"I learned so much about myself. I had a lot of time to reflect since I was in a more relaxed environment that I'd never been in before. "
A student Georgetown University
"I learned more than imaginable about myself and what I need in order to make myself happy. "
Alex Hoots Wofford College
"My study abroad experience in Milan through IES Abroad was fantastic. My goals before studying abroad were to make friends with Italian students and learn to speak the language. I had taken 4 semesters of Italian before studying abroad, however my Italian greatly improved through my Advanced Italian class. I felt comfortable get..."
Caitlyn Gemma Simmons College
"I improved my Spanish skills a considerable amount, and feel comfortable speaking with whomever, native speaker or not. I earned credits toward majors at home, became fully proficient, made tons of friends, and had a great cultural experience."
Ian Cook University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
"I learned tons about Europe and about many different cultures! I also learned to respect different cultures and to embrace them. I found the program to be very worthwhile. "
Danica Genners The College of Wooster
"confidence in speaking spanish, sense of independence. "
Kristina Hamilton Butler St. Olaf College
"I gained a better perspective on life and what my core values are. I l look at life differently now, but all for the better."
Tauriah Texas Christian University
"I gained so much more than just language skills. I learned how it was to live in a different country, and I adapted my lifestyle to one completely different from what I was used to. "
Juliana Minasian DePaul University
"I gained confidence in myself that rolled over from my speaking ability into everything I do now. Saying worthwhile is an understatement."
Joshua Hays Indiana University - Bloomington
"My experience abroad gave me a more global perspective on life overall. I was able to travel to not only the UK, but to several other countries in Europe, all of which taught me more and more. It gave me a whole new appreciation for European history and art/architecture."
A student Indiana University - Bloomington
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