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
"It was more than worthwhile! I gained amazing friends and learned to live by myself in a brand new city"
A student Ithaca College
"Studying abroad opens your eyes to an entirely new way of looking at how the world thinks. It was great hearing local Austrians comment on the way America is run, for example. I also really appreciate how much German I've been able to learn! "
A student University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh
"I improved my Spanish, have a family I can talk to in Madrid, and made friends all over the United States. I also learned that I can travel alone and handle myself in tough situations. I have gained a new confidence in myself knowing that I can live in another country."
Maggie L Wagner College
"Now that I am home, the program abroad has impacted my life greatly. I have changed what I have wanted to do with my life. I want to become completely fluent in Italian. This program made me want to take a test for the translator's certificate for Italian, English, and Japanese. This program has made me appreciate who I am and w..."
Nana I Fordham University
"I gained so much confidence from this experience, it was my first time really traveling alone. I am not afraid to travel alone anymore and am comfortable using local transportation anywhere I go. "
A student Wofford College
"I gained knowledge about another culture, while also learning more about myself and where I come from. I became more independent and am able to travel confidently alone."
Benjamin T Pennsylvania State University - University Park / Penn State
"I had the best four 1/2 months of my entire life in Sydney. I went to the University of Sydney and L O V E D it. It's the perfect location between being close to the city and the beaches. The program really tries to get you adjusted to the life. The two program directors at the centre in the city, Matt and Kristen, really made a..."
Ellie H Ithaca College
"I learnt a lot about not only the french culture during my time in Paris but also about myself. It was an incredible experience that has inspired me to move back to Europe to attend graduate school. "
Harriet L Indiana University - Bloomington
"Studying abroad through IES Granada allowed me to receive the quintessential Spanish student experience. They managed to pull some amazing professors from the local universities which permitted a great exchange of perspective. Most of the classes were taught in Spanish which enhanced my language capacity. In addition, they provi..."
Peter D Loyola University Chicago
"Through my experience abroad I gained a better understanding of the world, of Italy, and of the U.S. It made me reflect on our customs and traditions and especially the differences in our cultures. It has made me a better person and broadened my view of the world. It was 100% worth it."
A student Simmons College
"It was absolutely worthwhile. I learned to be independent, how to manage my money and travels, and how to live a different cultural lifestyle."
Joanne J Muhlenberg College
"It's hard to believe now, a few months out, that I actually lived in Nantes, France for four months. While I was anxious to see the world, improve my french, and make new friends, I accomplished everything I could have imagined. This experience opened my eyes to new cultures and allowed me to understand that relationships can ..."
A student Wofford College
"It was definitely worthwhile. I gained a new perspective on the freedoms I experience at home, learned to look at the world a little differently through the lens of a North African, Islamic perspective."
Alexandra K University of Iowa
"I learned that if I could try new things then I definitely should try new things. "
A student Rhodes College
"This program was definitely worth while. I met some of the best friends of my life here. I learned so much about myself. I thought I was going to learn more about the host country, but instead I learned more about my own country. I think my intercultural communication skills increased drastically. I now know that I want to live ..."
Nelly P University of Iowa
"I learned a lot about myself through traveling, and how similar and different people from different countries can be."
A student Indiana University - Bloomington
"The experience I had through IES is incomparable to anything I have previously done. I learned so much through not only classes but also personal development. I gained more self confidence, drive, lifelong friends, and a love for travel. I am extremely grateful for IES and IES staff for assisting me when meeting but allowing ..."
Jaclyn M Indiana University - Bloomington
"I learned how to be an independent adult. I can now manage a budget and feel more confident to do things by myself. This is by far one of the most worthwhile experiences anyone can have!"
A student Indiana University - Bloomington
"Studying abroad experience with IES was an opportunity for me to gain French language skill, be independent, and learn cultures. Going to Paris all by myself when I am not confident with the language was a huge challenge, yet I knew that I would have life time experience and lesson from studying abroad. Indeed, this study abroad..."
Clara L Saint Olaf College
"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
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