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 how to adapt to new places, people, and cultures! I learned how to handle things going wrong in unfamiliar places and then navigating countries where I didn't speak a lick of the language! Most importantly, I learned how to communicate across cultures in social and professional environments! "
Chdillon Wofford College
"I learned so much about the language and culture. Almost as much in five months as in the previous 5 years I've studied Spanish"
Nate Woodard University of Rochester
"Studying abroad taught me as much about myself as it did about the world. I found a new love for culture, travel, Spanish language, international cuisines, and blissful exhaustion. Saying it was "worthwhile" is an understatement. "
A student Pennsylvania State University - University Park / Penn State
"It was an incredibly worthwhile experience, I learned a great deal about myself as a person and how I interacted with people from around the world."
Peter Martin University of Rochester
"I learned to keep an open mind at all times. I was immersed in an entirely different culture and I had to remain open minded and take in their culture as my own. I also learned to not be afraid to make mistakes and take risks. I traveled on the weekends, and even though I was still improving my Spanish I still tried to speak it..."
Selin Saka Pennsylvania State University - University Park / Penn State
"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
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