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
"Yes, it was worthwhile. I learned lot of Spanish. My reading comp and writing improved drastically and I got much better at engaging in everyday conversations (even if my grammar is still horrendous), which brought me back to why I wanted to learn the language in the first place. I learned how to navigate a quirky public transpo..."
Christiana Z Trinity University
"Incredible travel experience and cultural immersion if you seek it out! I learned a massive amount about the European Union but more importantly, about myself and my ability to navigate an entirely other continent independently and with confidence. This experience was way more than I expected and is absolutely worthwhile."
Marisa O Bowdoin College
"My abroad experience gave me the chance to learn more about myself and to discover more about the world. It allowed me to immerse myself in a foreign language and come out being almost fluent. It was by far worthwhile. "
A student Villanova University
"I gained a new perspective on the world, more knowledge in my field of study, and wonderful friendships. It was worthwhile, of course!"
A student George Washington University
"The education I got and hold most closely are the lessons I learned outside of the classroom. Being able to travel, live in a different country, and learn about a different culture have allowed me to have a better understanding of what it means to be a global citizen. This now can be applied to me studies. "
Brette B Connecticut College
"While I learned in the classroom, I learned much more about myself and gained independence. I learned a different culture and made great friends without knowing anyone going into my 3.5 stay. It was incredible."
A student Franklin & Marshall College
"Berlin was not as much a German city as it was a multi-cultural city. It is a place where all nations are represented, including people, food and architecture. There were so many people from all over the world and all walks of life. Every time I was on the U-Bahn (metro) or the S-Bahn (city-train) I would here languages ranging ..."
A student Harvard University
"I gained so much confidence in my own French language abilities; that in and of itself made the program worthwhile for me"
A student George Washington University
"It was definitely Worth it!!! I Plan on going back some day!!"
Amber L Texas Lutheran University
"My Spanish improved drastically. I also learned how to plan travel, make my own decisions, and solve problems on my own. Studying abroad was definitely worth it. "
Adam C Rice University
"IES Abroad has been detrimental to my experience thus far as a soon-to-be graduated senior. It helped me grow in so many different ways - emotionally (battling homesickness while finding new friends), physically (all the hikes I went on, calves of steel!), and intellectually (Irish language, history, and literature are all fasci..."
Grace D Pacific Lutheran University
"This may sound cliché, but I’m being completely sincere when I say that study abroad was a truly enriching, eye-opening, and transformative experience that allowed me to not only discover more about myself but gain worldly perspectives. Being away from the campus bubble and away from all my closest family members and friends in ..."
Ellen K University of Rochester
"I gained a lot of independence while I was abroad. It was definitely worth while. It forced me to go outside my comfort zone and I learned a lot about myself."
Kerri M Providence College
"I realized that I am a lot stronger than I thought, and I have a lot to be confident about. I learned that I can be independent, and if all fails, I have a future in baking cookies (which were my comfort food of choice). It was 100% worthwhile, and I would recommend it to anyone."
A student Wellesley College
"Absolutely. You learn so much about the history, politics and the local scene and culture. Sounds cliche but its not, you really do learn. "
Jared A The University of Texas at Austin
"I found out more about who I am as a being. I learned how I interact with people and relate with myself. This will be one of the times in my life that I will always look back on and smile. "
A student The University of Texas at Austin
"i gained a lot of cultural experience"
Kiki T Brandeis University
"I learned what it is like to be a foreigner in a different country and this gave me a new perspective on foreigners in the United States. I also got to learn a lot about the Austrian culture and came to understand a new way of life. This was definitely worthwhile."
Christina N The University of Texas at Austin
"I really improved my Spanish skills and visited some amazing places. I also learned to be more independent which was useful. Definitely worthwhile."
Leah L Brandeis University
"I gained a lot of self-confidence about being on my own. It was definitely worthwhile."
Kelsey G Trinity University
"Definitely worthwhile. I loved Milan so much and I'll be sad to leave it. "
Genevieve C University of Hartford
"I am mountains more confident. Being abroad has made me want to jump on opportunities much more than I have in the past. Some of the things that I could chalk up as negative aspects of my time abroad have even inspired me. For example, there was very limited access to practice rooms to sing here. Practicing is ESSENTIAL. I feel ..."
Nadia B University of Hartford
"As I look back on my trip, I realized that everything happened exactly the way it was supposed to be. Even through all of the smog it was refreshing and just what I needed. I don't regret anything that happened nor anything that did not happen, like toilet paper that could have been but was never there, or getting tear gassed ..."
Alexis T Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis / IUPUI
"IES Abroad changed my life. If you've read and other reviews of this program, you know that there is no better program for French immersion. Between the IES Nantes staff, the professors, the home stay families, and the friendly people of the city, if you're looking for the opportunity to improve your French in 4 or 8 months, thi..."
Megan Z Loyola University Chicago
"I learned that I can go through very stressful events and deal with them in a foreign language. I also learned that I absolutely LOVE solo travel."
Kelli H Trinity University
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