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 a lot about putting myself out there and making new connections in uncomfortable situations"
A student Brandeis University
"I learnt how to live by myself in a new country"
A student Brandeis University
"I enjoyed getting to connect with local italians by living and working with them "
A student Brandeis University
"I got much more confident in my spanish and with living abroad."
A student Brandeis University
"It was such a fun semester!"
Liliana A Brandeis University
"I learned how to actually speak Spanish, I learned that there is no such thing as the human/nature divide, what a granadilla is, that there is a lot of value in physical discomfort, that I can actually tan given enough time, that I can learn to enjoy profound amounts of free time, that part of the reason that the Amazon is being..."
A student Brandeis University
"During my time abroad, I had lots of both academic and personal growth. I had numerous enriching experiences that pushed me out of my comfort zone. Things from hiking and rock climbing for the first time, to learning from my local South African friends and going on my academic trips. The main lesson I have learned is that I can ..."
Kunga C Brandeis University
"improved my spanish, became more independent and confident living/traveling/exploring on my own. Made friends from all over the US that I still keep in tough with"
Zoe S Brandeis University
"I enjoyed learning basic Dutch and immersing myself in Dutch culture."
A student Brandeis University
"For me, I feel like it was less about the culture specifically and more so about learning to live almost completely independently in a different culture altogether, since I had never even lived outside of my home state. "
A student Brandeis University
"It was worth my time, as I was able to experience and learn about perspective I would have never encountered in the US. "
A student Brandeis University
"it was great would do it again"
A student Brandeis University
"Absolutely worthwhile, I learned to reach out to the people around me and utilize the resources available to me."
A student Brandeis University
"I learned a lot of self-confidence and love for another place."
Molly B Brandeis University
"I learned a lot about the Spanish culture and was able to travel around Europe. Very worthwhile experience"
Ethan W Brandeis University
"It totally was! I loved my experience."
Lily R Brandeis University
"I learned how difficult it is to communicate in a second language, and gained an even bigger sense of empathy for people who have to navigate in countries where they don't speak the language very well. "
A student Brandeis University
"I learned so much about Spain and art history and it was so worthwhile. "
A student Brandeis University
"I learned language and life skills from being abroad. In terms of learning how to navigate a new location, specifically with a different culture and language. I definitely believe it was worthwhile. "
Jessica W Brandeis University
"I knew going into my study abroad experience that I wanted to immerse fully in a culture- IES allowed me the flexibility to pursue cultural studies and explore realms of Berlin beyond the classroom"
Ayelet K Wellesley College
"Studying abroad was an amazing opportunity I wish everyone could experience. At first, I was scared to leave for so long, and I had also considered not going overall. I am so grateful that I had this opportunity to grow as a person, experience living in a new culture, travel, and more. Amsterdam itself is beautiful and is a grea..."
A student Brandeis University
"I learned more about African Feminism"
A student Wellesley College
"I gained a lot of patience while abroad. "
A student Brandeis University
"I learned the workplace culture of Italy, as well as the history of Rome. It was definitely a worthwhile experience "
Maggie L Brandeis University
"I learned a lot about how I felt about situations and how I would react which I think was important."
A student Brandeis University
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