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 gained more knowledge about France and Europe, as well as a more global perspective on some important issues like the Brexit and French politics. I met a wide variety of personalities that I though I would have clashed with, but ended up being very comparable as friends. My French greatly improved, showing that this immersion ..."
Iggy Takahashi University of Portland
"By the end, I felt so comfortable speaking French and now I really feel like I can say I am fluent in French. Choosing a program with classes all in French was a great decision and a great way to improve my language abilities. Living abroad in a big city also pushed me out of my comfort zone, as well as having an internship wher..."
Jennifer Miami University
"I learned how to be more of an adult, to live more on my own, and how to be independent and resourceful in a totally different culture. I learned to travel and exist in a place where people may not know you're language, and how to communicate. I learned all about the refugee crisis and terrorism in Europe, from a first-hand pers..."
Shannon Boley Hamilton College
"This semester abroad was definitely worthwhile. I learned to be more independent and comfortable exploring unknown places/foods. I was able to hear speakers who were directly involved with policies dealing with current events like TTIP and the Syrian Refugee Crisis. "
Diane Padilla University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill
"I made friends that I will keep for the rest of my life. I was also convinced that Freiburg is where I would like to get my Masters degree. Freiburg is the perfect German college town in my opinion. It was absolutely worthwhile."
David Brinsky Wake Forest University
"I learned how to live in another country and go to school at a large university that functioned under a different system. I learned how to make a huge city feel like home. I became more independent, confident, and self-reliant. My cultural competence improved so much, and I became even more curious to learn about other cultures...."
Lindsay Hall Hope College
"I learned the meaning of true friendship. Even though we only were with each other for four months, I made many lasting friendships! The lessons I learned about this where so important to my growth as a person!"
Teresa Wolf Babson College
"I improved my language skills significantly. I immersed myself and gained a much deeper understanding for French culture. I pushed myself outside of my comfort zone and tried so many new things. I saw so many beautiful sight, monuments and museums, and I got to travel."
Erin Savre St. Olaf College
"It was definitely worthwhile. I learned so much about the European Union, traveled constantly, met wonderful American/local friends and got the opportunity to learn a new language. "
A student Pomona College
"Having to navigate a new city with people speaking a different language, planning weekend trips, budgeting, and everything else that goes along with studying abroad helped me to become more independent. "
Britton McCurdy Wofford College
"I learned a lot about myself and how to truly live in a city feeling like a local instead of a tourist."
giulia Loyola University Chicago
"YES YES YES. I didn't know anything about the world before I went abroad and know I have a face to associate with more than 12 countries from all over the world. "
Ali Ithaca College
"During the spring semester of 2016, I spent an amazing semester abroad in Amsterdam. I decided to study in a place where I knew no one, but could easily communicate without being fluent in the native language. Amsterdam was the perfect fit for me. Studying government and gender studies, University of Amsterdam provided a welcomi..."
A student Cornell University
"The best thing I gained from my semester in Christchurch was definitely independence. Although I spent a lot of time in Christchurch and traveling with friends I made, I also did some solo travel. In preparation for that, it is entirely your responsibility to plan and figure out what you will do. If there are things going on bac..."
A student Skidmore College
"Definitely worthwhile! I am much more understanding and appreciative of cultural differences, and my German definitely improved. Also the art and music there are amazing!"
Jacqueline Lewy Williams College
"Cultural relativism is the single most important yet applicable concept to consider while studying abroad."
Robert Lee Ramirez DePauw University
"Definitely worthwhile! I learned more about myself and how I interact with different types of situations/people, and I will really take away all of my travel experiences during the semester."
A student Washington University in Saint Louis
"I gained an appreciation not just for what I was studying, but how what I was studying fit inside of the Viennese culture as a whole. I went to tons of performances, walked through Mozart tourist shops, and was constantly surrounded by the arts. Being involved with this city and those students made me appreciate performing colla..."
Matthew Dearie University of Redlands
"I learned how to do things for myself more so than I had before. It's much different knowing that you don't have family anywhere near you, it teaches you to make bigger decisions for yourself without input from your parents."
C B Gettysburg College
"This program helped me start to think about what i want to do post-college. "
Brigit Whitman College
"I loved that I got to practice my Spanish everyday. I also feel much more independent now. I had never lived in a big city before, so learning the public transportation system and how to get around made me feel much more comfortable with traveling. "
A student University of Rochester
"My study abroad experience was incredibly worthwhile! I am so happy I decided to do it, as I experienced large amounts of growth in a multitude of ways. As cliche as it sounds, I did gain more independence than I previously had, primarily because you must take initiative yourself, there's less of a parental buffer and autonomy d..."
Bethanie Ithaca College
"A better understanding of what health policies can do and how they affect our day to day lives. I gained an international experience that I never had, and challenged how I viewed things prior. "
Kevin Au University of Rochester
"I learned a lot about South African history and culture, which I had no idea about before. We don't really learn much about the history of other countries at school in the US, so I felt like studying abroad helped me to understand more about how South Africa got to where it is today."
Anna Metcalf University of Rochester
"I learned about the culture of Vienna and so much knowledge of music. It was definitely worthwhile and I enjoyed every minute of it."
Yongwhi Lee University of Tulsa
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