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 gained a sense of myself that I didn't know was there. There is something so raw about being practically on your own in a foreign country and having the freedom to basically do whatever you want. I met people and experienced things that have forever shaped me into the person I am today. "
Alexandra Z Indiana University - Bloomington
"I learned an immense amount about the Italian culture - cuisine, language, history, politics. It was a beautiful experience! I also learned a lot about myself - what my strongest interests and passions are, and what I am capable of. "
Sergio F Haverford College
"My study abroad experience was absolutely worthwhile. My French improved immensely during my time in Nantes. I also gained a much better picture of French society, history, and politics. I had the ability to travel not only around France, but around Europe as well and really try new things and get outside my comfort zone. My exp..."
A student The College of Wooster
"It was very interesting to see how Christchurch was recovering from recent earthquakes. It was also worthwhile to see how University life is on the other side of the globe"
A student Gustavus Adolphus College
"I learned so much about French culture, my language improved immensely, and I grew as an individual. I became more independent, educated, and open minded. "
Becca S Pacific Lutheran University
"I am definitely more fluent in Spanish after my semester there, and I have a much better understanding of Spanish history and how they interact with the world. "
Sarah H Villanova University
"I learned so much from my time abroad that it is hard to condense the experience into words. I learned about myself and my ability to adjust to new and challenging situations. I discovered how rewarding it can be to completely leave your preconceptions of yourself and others behind so that you can find common ground and interest..."
Jordan R Indiana University - Bloomington
"I dove into my study abroad experience with little to no expectations. I wasn’t much of a traveler before studying with IES Abroad in Rome – I had been to Canada and Italy with my family before but can’t remember much about my experiences. I was too young to appreciate my surroundings, and, to be totally candid, family vacations..."
Adrienne P Mount Holyoke College
"Absolutely worthwhile. I gained cultural awareness and knowledge, diverse opinions and perspectives, language skills, travel experience, independence, and lifelong friends."
A student Fordham University
"I learned a lot about myself while I was abroad. I'm very much a planner and discovered that it was okay to do things spontaneously, like go to another country for a day trip during the weekend or not worry about staying up too late. My biggest takeaway from my experience abroad was knowing that I could move anywhere in the U...."
Frances J Ithaca College
"This was the best semester of my life and I am so glad that I was lucky enough to experience it!"
Gabrielle P Villanova University
"Now that I am back, I have no regrets about studying in Dublin. I am much more willing to try new things now and to find out what is going on in my community. Studying abroad forced me to seek out and try new experiences and I am not going to let that habit die. I am also more confident advocating for myself now. I have moved to..."
A student University of Rochester
"Coming home is when you realize how much study abroad affected you. My independence has skyrocketed and my ability to voice my thoughts has amplified to a healthy extent that I never thought I possessed. It was all in me the whole time – sometimes you need a little world exploration to uncover the true you."
Caeli Q University of Rochester
"I was able to immerse myself in a new culture and explore places I would have never had the opportunity to see otherwise. I became more independent and confident, and it was definitely worthwhile."
A student Vanderbilt University
"Totally worthwhile! I learned how to be more independent and adaptive to new situations. I gained a larger worldview and cultural perspective. My French skills also improved! "
Megan C The College of William and Mary
" Living in a city abroad is so different from simply visiting a place on a vacation; when you live in a city, you really get immersed in the culture and customs of everyday life in that place. The changes in lifestyle that I experienced when I first arrived in Milan took a little time to get used to (i.e. the later dinner time,..."
Emma M University of Rochester
"This opportunity could not have come at a more perfect time. I had just finished my most grueling semester of college and my terms were coming to an end for my positions in both my business and social fraternity. I felt the need to break from the mundane and try something completely new, and the Study London program through IES ..."
Steven F Indiana University - Bloomington
"During my time abroad I not only discovered a new country, cultures and food but ultimately I rediscovered myself. "
A student Creighton University
"It was definitely worth it! I think letting myself get lost with my friends and learning how to use a real map rather than GPS always ended with an interesting story! Overall, I expanded my cultural awareness and widened my horizons, which is a must-do in your 20s. The incredible experiences I had and the long-lasting relationsh..."
Shurouq H University of Rochester
"Broaden my world view, pushed me outside of my comfort zone, helped me find more self-confidence in my abilities"
Anna M Illinois Wesleyan University
"Very worthwhile. I learned a new language and experienced a new culture as well."
A student Ithaca College
"I was extremely impressed with IES Study in Nantes and my stay there ended up being some of the best five months of my life. The program is very well organized and the staff is professional, enthusiastic, and truly cares about the students. They made it clear that they were there to help us and they were all very approachable. A..."
A student The College of Wooster
"I learned a lot not only about a foreign culture, but also about myself. Studying abroad challenged me in ways that no other experience has, and it pushed me to open my mind to different ways of viewing and experiencing the world. I also became much more independent than I had been when I arrived. "
A student The College of Wooster
"One of the most important things to mention is that although the program and the staff are very much there for you, their structure of the program also encourages everyone to be the main driver in their experience, both academically and socially. As a result, you learn to be incredibly independent in a foreign country and learn..."
Marialyse M Connecticut College
"Studying abroad was definitely worthwhile. I learned so much not only culturally, but academically. It was an amazing experience that I would never trade."
Julia B Purdue Honors College - Purdue University
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