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 improved my Spanish, made great friends, learned a lot about other cultures. It was definitely a worthwhile experience."
Maggie S Kenyon College
"I learned how to live independently and improved my German skills tremendously."
Jessica E Trinity College
"My ability to speak Spanish definitely is much stronger now. I also learned more about global perspectives and seeing the world in a different light. Also, I learned a great deal about the Spanish culture. It definitely was worthwhile because I gained experiences and knowledge to benefit me for a lifetime. "
A student Wofford College
"I was able to gain a more worldly perspective. Very worthwhile. "
Jon Y Ithaca College
"Every I learned and gained was worthwhile. I would not change my experience for anything"
lauren.hagestad James Madison University
"My time in Vienna was an incredible experience. IES helped me find a balance between academics, exploration, and travel that made my time in Vienna exactly what I wanted. Unlike some other abroad programs, IES values a rigorous academic schedule that allows you to get the most out of the city by learning about it's past while yo..."
A student Boston College
"Very interesting topics covered in course; great feel for local culture and experiences; very skilled and independent travel now"
Annabel R The University of Texas at Austin
"I gained a greater appreciation for classical music, I learned a lot about Austrian culture and the German language, and I gained some wonderful friendships and experiences in a beautiful city. It was an absolutely worthwhile experience. "
A student University of Rochester
"It was absolutely worthwhile! I gained a better appreciation for culture. I learned so much about myself and Barcelona itself. I significantly improved my language skills."
katie.duncan.505 Wofford College
"I gained a greater understanding of the scope of the world and different cultures. It was definitely worthwhile."
Andy P Tufts University
"My experience abroad with IES was so amazing it’s hard to describe with just one review. IES provided me with the opportunity to study abroad in Sydney, Australia during the Spring 2014 semester. Little did I know before going, this trip would eventually change my life. IES made every transition from living to school situatio..."
ciera t Southern Methodist University
"I learned soo much about myself and the people around me. I got to experience a different culture that seemed so very very different from my own at first and yet became familiar and comfortable by the end. I LOVED my time in Granada and would recommend it in a heartbeat!"
SavyMack Wofford College
"I gained a confidence from going abroad that I never had before. I feel safe and capable in a big city and I feel like I could live and adjust to anywhere!"
Chelsea K Indiana University - Bloomington
"Yes it was worthwhile. I learned to look at things in a number of different perspectives and that understanding other people and cultures is critical to be a global person"
Ryan B George Washington University
"I learned a lot of about both myself over the course of the semester. I was forced to challenge myself in new ways, and had to work through new and difficult situations. It was definitely worthwhile, and I have grown in many ways as a result of the experience. "
Kelsey M Connecticut College
"Completely worth while, if you try something new people are understanding and accommodating. "
Thomas S Bates College
"I gained a lot of self-confidence, cultural sensitivity, the ability to be patient, knowledge and maturity. It was 100% worthwhile."
Elissa R Ithaca College
"Absolutely worthwhile. Learned a lot about a new country- politics, economics, culture. Got a lot better at meeting new people and making friends. Forces you to go with the flow. "
A student The University of Texas at Austin
"I gained usable knowledge in GIS mapping and introduction into engineering. I also got to travel to many countries I hadn't visited before. It was very worthwhile. "
Kaitlin T Emory University
"I learned more of the Japanese culture by being immersed in it and was not as in love with it as I had imagined. It is hard to really join Japanese society because it is famous for being so closed off and resistant to change or influence. This is both good and bad as a foreigner because you get the sense that even those who move..."
Keri Ann Y Macalester College
"I learned that traveling alone is a great time to learn about yourself while meeting random people from around the world. In my honest opinion it should be a requirement for all students. I really opens you up to other cultures and ways of thinking."
A student Franklin & Marshall College
"My global perspective and understanding increased dramatically. I also think my adaptability to new surroundings increased substantially as well. "
Kelsey K University of Missouri - Columbia
"Every day is an adventure and there really is no such thing as getting lost. It's all part of the adventure. Keep an open mind and open heart and the world is yours for the taking."
Sean K University of Hartford
"Going abroad is often labeled as a period in your life saved for finding yourself through cultural immersion. We all have hopes of going to another country, seeing the world, and learning about what makes a place special. After my time in Vienna, I not only found all of these explanations to be true, but I found more than that. ..."
A student Drake University
"As a participant in the music program, my most valuable gains were in my musicianship. The program had opportunities for performance and learning up the wazoo. It is the program to go to if you are serious about music performance. "
A student Connecticut College
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