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
"Studying abroad in Ecuador was the best decision I ever made. I not only improved my Spanish skills, but I also learned a lot about both the Ecuadorian culture and my American culture."
Jessie T Trinity University
"I learned to trust myself. I gained confidence I never had before. I learned how to be self-sufficient. I learned how to prioritize. I grew into an adult through all the mistakes I made and all the successes I celebrated. I gained friends. Some who were even foreign to Ireland. I became so much more creative. I discovered..."
Alyx G Trinity University
"I learned a lot of Japanese. The class I took was very tough, and there was homework every day. I made a lot of Japanese friends and really value my time there. I can't wait to go back. "
Noor P The University of Texas at Austin
"This was absolutely the most worthwhile experience I have ever had. It was amazing to immerse myself completely in another culture, learn about their customs and history and society. It was awesome to go to another country, knowing no one, and make incredible friendships. Being on your own somewhere unfamiliar is the best way in..."
Brianna C The University of Texas at Austin
"Emotional Intelligence, Greater Communication Skills, Independence, Self-Motivation, Awareness, Understanding, and Appreciation. Completely worthwhile. I couldn't have asked for a better experience. "
Deana H Texas Lutheran University
"I gained the knowledge that I could have gone to Kanda and get an apartment on my own. I definitely did not get help from IES. My experience in Nagoya was much more worthwhile. "
Laura L Austin College
"I learned Italian! Totally worth it."
Brett D The University of Texas at Austin
"I learned to not keep such a limited perspective on the world. There are so many cultures out there and every one has a different perspective... it really blew my mind to see how peoples' values and lifestyles changed across the world."
Charlie W Trinity University
"Professional and valuable cultural information of not only Spain but all of Europe that will help me throughout my life. Networking and valuable travel experiences. "
Kyle T Texas Lutheran University
"Barcelona is a beautiful, lively city never with a shortage of something to do. It really has everything you could ever want while traveling abroad. There was some of the best food I have ever had and there was so much history and beautiful architecture to take in. I can't forget to mention the exciting social scene. Barcelona w..."
Anne Marie H Clemson University
"Ireland is a beautiful country with wonderful people. It was so much fun being in the city throughout the week and then being able to disappear to the lush green countryside on the weekends! Traveling throughout the country is very easy and not too expensive, which allowed me to see Ireland in its entirety!"
A student The University of Texas at Austin
"It gave me the chance to learn more about my professional self and helped me learn how to adapt to different cultural differences in the workplace. It was very worthwhile because now I can help others at school with the same thing."
Jenae' M University of Tennessee - Knoxville
"Studying abroad in Ireland this past summer was by far the best decision I could have made. From the people I met to the places I was able to travel to, it was overall an incredible experience. I can't recommend studying through IES enough--the staff is so enthusiastic about helping you to optimize your time abroad and they are ..."
A student The University of Texas at Austin
"It was def worth it. "
Kyri B University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh
"I learned so much and became more aware of my surroundings. I was able to recognize differences between an American work environment and a UK work environment. I gained knowledge in London's history of art, theatre, and music scene. It was definitely worthwhile. I feel like I have yet to complete discovering all that London has..."
Nicolas T Pennsylvania State University - University Park
"I learned so much about myself and I have more faith in myself to travel alone and live on my own. I also am thrilled that I would now consider myself fluent in Spanish! "
Anna P Hofstra University
"My French skills definitely improved when I was abroad. Taking all of my classes in French, hearing people speak French in the streets, and living with a host family all helped me practice my French, especially as it is used in daily life. I learned to be more independent by having to find my way around a new city. I also learne..."
A student University of Rochester
"When I first started planning my semester in France, I was convinced that I wanted to study abroad in Paris because, well-- it's Paris! Looking back on my experience now, I could not be happier that I chose Nantes instead. I truly believe that I gained so much more from living in a smaller city where English is not commonly spok..."
Carly D University of California - Irvine
"I learned so many life lessons through the UK Today program and have found a better sense of who I am as a person. Both of the classes I took met in specific locations in the city, such as the National Portrait Gallery or the Royal Naval College in Greenwich, and required lots of walking and picture taking (two things I throughl..."
A student Purdue University
"This was probably the one of the best decisions I've made about how to spend my summer. I've always wanted to visit France and learn the culture by living there and this was my dream come true. My host family was awesome. I lived with a mom with two children. She was extremely nice and spoke slowly to me at first so that I ca..."
A student Northwestern University
"My experience was extremely worthwhile. Learning to thrive in a foreign city helped me become more independent. I also learned a lot about the role that culture plays in shaping our values and behaviors."
A student Hope College
"My semester in Paris would not have been nearly half as great as it was if I had not studied with IES Abroad. As my time in France came to a finish in May 2014, and as my departure crept closer and closer, I truly realized how lucky I was that I had picked an IES program. There was not a single component of IES’s structure that ..."
Jessica E University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill
"Studying abroad was an absolutely incredible experience! Every moment was worthwhile! I learned so much about what I am capable of, about the world, about being open-minded, about talking and learning from every person you meet, and about living life as an adventure! I saw every day abroad as a new adventure, with new things to ..."
A student Northwestern University
"I can now truthfully say I speak French. I have a much deeper understanding of French culture. My worldview has widened. I am more confident abroad, and in new situations in general. I'm more comfortable with not knowing something and asking others to explain it. That's only the tip of the iceberg: it was totally worthwhile."
Clara M University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
"I learned so much about how the world works outside of my isolated life in rural Canada. It was definitely worthwhile."
Levi R Brock University
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