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 learned a lot academically, socially, but mostly about myself. I learned a lot from the different professors I interacted with, and I learned the most from my boss (internship boss). More than anything else, I learned not to sweat the small stuff, to be adventurous and open to new ideas especially if I had never considered the..."
Samantha D Brandeis University
"I learned about Europe. I was worthwhile. "
A student Wellesley College
"Although I cannot properly articulate all the lessons I've learned from studying abroad,I believe that everyone should have the opportunity to study abroad. There are many things you learn about yourself, your relation to other people, and your small role in the world when you study abroad-- and it makes all the difference."
Diana D Austin College
"My experience abroad was great and Buenos Aires is the coolest place to go. South America is very different than Europe but that is what makes it interesting. You can easily travel to Chile and hike or ski (in the summer). There are a lot of outdoor things to do. Buenos Aires is also a huge city with tons of city things to do as..."
A student The University of Texas at Austin
"Falling in love with Quito was worth every bit of heartache along the way and every bit of heartache afterwards. As cheesy as it may sound, I learned a lot about myself - about who I am and about what my place in the world may be. A few months in, I had the revelation that I will always be Me, no matter where I am. Moving to a p..."
Brooke G Trinity University
"Everything. Independence, language skills, friends, maturity, initiative. It was worthwhile, but if I could do it again I'd choose a program that encourages and allows for even more independence - maybe a direct enrollment program. But that's a reflection of my own desires, not a fault of the program. It does what it does well."
A student Wellesley College
"-sense of independence -decision to take Japanese more seriously Overall the experience was worthwhile, but not necessarily because of IES Abroad."
A student The University of Texas at Austin
"I learned that I can survive out in the world on my own and I'm capable of making friends from other countries without knowing the language fluently. I'm also way better with directions than my mom ever thought I was. It's exactly what I wanted and I've wanted to go to Japan since middle school."
Heather C The University of Texas at Austin
"I learned how to be open minded considering the students I went with."
A student The University of Texas at Austin
"The ability to communicate and understand another culture."
A student Wellesley College
"There's so much more to this world than our small bubbles. "
A student The University of Texas at Austin
"Amazing. "
A student Trinity University
"There's a reason why there's over 7 billion on this planet and not a single match of fingerprints. Everyone is different, so you should expand out of your bubble and discover what's out there. You'll be surprised to see just how intertwined the world really is. If I were to call this experience worthwhile, that would be one of t..."
Oluwamayowa A Trinity University
"Japan is a modernized country. Its easy to navigate and live there and learning and using Japanese is fun. If living conditions were better I'd have enjoyed it more. All the RAs and coordinators were fantastic! Aside from the head coordinator in Japan, Friday or whatever his name was. He doesn't do anything for the program."
Brandon O The University of Texas at Austin
"Spanish language skills, new friends, broader culture and understanding, memories of beautiful places and peoples. Absolutely it was."
A student Trinity University
"learned a lot about another culture"
rjkalyan The University of Texas at Austin
"I loved the IES program, I only put "no" because there were other American kids we mixed and met with from other International Programs and I would be curious to know what kind of experiences those are. "
Riane C The University of Texas at Austin
"I learned a lot about how to be independent and do things for myself."
maryelisebiediger Texas A&M University - College Station
"How to expand my horizons and take risks."
Michael V Trinity University
"independence, cultural experience, field experience. "
A student Trinity University
"I had a lot more time to myself, and lots more free time than at home, which helped me to grow a lot; I became more confident, adventurous and self-sufficient. I made a few really wonderful friends. I fell in love with travel and want to go everywhere!"
definitiveleigh Wellesley College
"I learned NOT to ever have anything to do with IES ever again. I also learned a lot of foreign language from daily interactions and came to greatly appreciate Japanese culture."
A student Austin College
"Gained a lot of independence and became more city-savvy. I also became conversationally fluent in German. This program was worthwhile. "
Erica E Brandeis University
"I can't put into words what I gained from my experience abroad. It was the most incredible journey that I have ever been on and I learned things about myself that I never knew before. I learned that there is more to the world than I ever dreamed of."
Katie J The University of Texas at Austin
"Being abroad is an amazing experience for anyone. You not only learn about the culture of another country, but you learn a lot about how to gain a sense of street smarts and independence which is important no matter where you live. If I could pass on one piece of information, it would be advising students to study in Rome, but N..."
Student - Indiana University - Bloomington
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