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 feel like I have a unique perspective on life as a result of this program, as it exposed me to students from all over the states and abroad who were passionate about government and economics and were so excited about seeing the world. I feel like I came out of it with a better understanding of different perspectives and some r..."
Rachael Chambers Mount Holyoke College
"Through my experiences abroad, I have developed to overcome challenges and gained new perspective to look at the world from various point of view. "
A student Gustavus Adolphus College
"I learned that when you're lost, a compass will make yo lost more north. But I also learned that with the right people any experience can be an adventure, no matter where you are. "
Lauren Bolz University of Rochester
"Very worthwhile "
A student Trinity University
"I gained friends I will never forget, and an experience that will go down in my personal history as one of the best experiences of my life."
Patrick Kaltenbacher Trinity University
"I learn that although we come from different places we are all alike as human beings. The experience was definitely worth it. "
Martel Matthews Trinity University
"I learned a lot about German history and developed a better cultural understanding. Very worthwhile. "
A student Trinity University
"It was definitely worth while - I gained a new perspective on my own goals for education and work, learned a lot about myself, Berlin, and Germany, and improved my German."
Julia Karr Brandeis University
"Opened my eyes to the world and I see how and why people think the way they do about America/Americans "
A student Trinity University
"World knowledge. Better language skills. better people skills. totally worthwhile."
A student Brandeis University
"I learned a lot about the culture in other countries as well as the culture in the U.S. from an outside perspective. My classes, although extremely manageable work wise, were quite interesting. "
Michelle M Trinity University
"I learned to be independent and how to navigate situations that are out of my comfort zone. I learned to interact with people from a wide range of countries. I got to see an incredible amount of places and cultures in a short amount of time. "
Heidi Krause Trinity University
"I learned a lot about myself, and yes. "
A student Trinity University
"I learned what it is like to live under the shadow of having lost two world wars, how different Europe is to the US politically and culturally speaking, and a great deal of German. I believe it was worthwhile."
A student Brandeis University
"Independence, confidence, problem solving skills. I learned a lot of things by trial and error- the metro/train systems in different countries, how to barter in the souks in Morocco, how to get around in Venice without getting lost, how to use the night búhos in Madrid... definitely worthwhile. "
A student Trinity University
"I gained a better understanding about French culture and politics. "
A student Trinity University
"I improved my language skills in I way that I couldn't have if I hadn't gone abroad. I also made friendships that I believe will last."
A student Trinity University
"Confidence. Desire to travel. Inspiration to take action about my future. Desire to learn more languages. It was completely worthwhile."
A student Trinity University
"yes! yes!"
Brooke Winterhalder The University of Texas at Austin
"I've learned so many things about Europe and traveled a lot. It totally worth it. "
A student Trinity University
"Learned more Spanish, learned more about myself and what I enjoy, got to travel a lot, got to experience new cultures and try new things, became more adventurous, definitely worthwhile "
Samiah Razak Trinity University
"I gained a love for a new culture that I had never experienced before. I already loved the French food I had tried before, but I was able to try so much more, much of it home-cooked by my host mom. Living with a host family allowed me to experience the culture more than I otherwise would have. It was great to meet French and ..."
Oliver Toal University of Hartford
"As stated above, I learned so many things that I never even knew I had to leearn about. I learned to view the world through a completely different lens than the traditional American perspectiv, I was able to break into the business sector in London (which I would argue is one of the hardest one's to get a foot in in the world), ..."
Maria Sofia Roque Rosales The University of Texas at Austin
"Language, a lot of language. Yes twas' quite worthwhile."
A student University of Hartford
"I learned more spanish than I expected. "
Marcella M Trinity University
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