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 great deal of knowledge about France and their culture, while also learning a lot about myself. I gained so much more confidence after living abroad."
Annie B Hope College
"I think the experience of living in a vibrant, global city like London has taught me how to enjoy the important aspects of life, as well as how to communicate and share ideas with people of a different culture."
A student Pennsylvania State University - University Park
"It was everything I dreamed it would be and more. I was able to take private trumpet lessons with a legend and master teacher, was constantly inspired by some of the finest musicians in the world on a weekly basis, gained a lot of independence, made new life-long friends, and was able to be the first family member to return to t..."
Jenna V Ithaca College
"I learned to adapt to new situations and to make friends with people who are different from me. It was definitely worthwhile."
Lindsey R The University of Texas at Austin
"I learned to get outside of my comfort zone and explore new things. It was definitely worthwhile."
Alyssa N Trinity University
"I gain a who new outlook on another culture. Constantly I find myself looking back on the experience with nothing but the fondest of memories. "
Troy M George Washington University
"Very worthwhile! Gained confidence, lifelong memories/friendships, travel experience, cultural sensitivity/knowledge, became a more well-rounded person. The list could go on and on!"
Tate F University of San Diego
"I got to try to new things, eat amazing food, make friends across the world, and experience independence/personal growth. It was totally worthwhile. "
Jessica G Occidental College
"I learned an incredible amount about Spanish, Catalan and American culture and I was able to delve deeper into the subjects I am studying at Conn Coll, I studied new topics that I am not currently studying, I was able to brush up on my Spanish conversation skills, I gained experience planning my own trips and I learned a lot abo..."
Monica M Connecticut College
"I learned so much about the culture I was in. Germans can be very outgoing when you really get to know them. They are just as curious about us as we are of them and some amazing friendships can come out of that. I also learned so much about ethnocentrism. Americans are the epitome of it. I gained an understanding about our cult..."
Madeleine W Susquehanna University
"I saw some mind-blowing things, met some great people, and had an overall amazing time in Rome. I definitely learned some things about myself, conquered the challenges of foreign travel, and gained a new perspective on the world. Studying abroad was one of the best decisions I ever made. "
Lucas M Indiana University - Bloomington
"Considering I was there for less than 2 months, I learned a lot. I came to a new understanding of German culture, and grew a lot personally."
Karl B University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
"I learned what I am capable of, that I can speak Spanish pretty well, that I can live by myself and thrive in a place where I didn't know anybody on day 1."
Lucas B Macalester College
"I became a more confident, more mature musician. I fell in love with another language that I felt confident in my abilities to speak to strangers with, and I made a home in a foreign country. "
Charlotte O Indiana University - Bloomington
"Specifically from my art history classes I learned a lot, especially about Austrian art and museums. I became a lot more sure of myself and more independent, specifically from traveling alone. I am less of a shy person now, since I was put into a whole new country not knowing anyone, I could not afford to be shy and not go out a..."
Dominique G University of Illinois - Urbana-Champaign
"My experience in Madrid was extremely worthwhile. Increased knowledge of Madrid and the rest of Spain and left the country with a far more advanced proficiency in Spanish than when I started. Developed a greater sense of independence and maturity traveling throughout Spain and Europe and navigating various cities."
Isabel M Connecticut College
"It was definitely a worthwhile experience! I significantly improved my Italian language skills and I learned so much about not only Italian culture, but also European culture. I was able to experience first hand the differences and similarities between regions and also learned about Italy's political structure. I gained a lot of..."
Jewel C University of Southern California
"Going to Siena was the best decision I've made since I started college. The people and the program were amazing. When dealing with the professors and employees of the program I felt like I was talking to my friends not my superiors. Siena is small but I felt like every day I stumbled on a new restaurant or statue that made my da..."
Nick D Colby College
"To be honest I learned a lot more about myself and the kind of life I'd like to lead in the future as well as what I might potentially like to do in the future. It was entirely worthwhile and I would do again in a heartbeat, like right now, put me on a plane back, I miss it."
Kayla M University of Redlands
"Definitely worthwhile! It gave me such a different perspective on life while also having an amazing time! "
Alli C Trinity University
"It was amazing! I am better at speaking Spanish now and I'm quite good at reading also. On top of that, my host mom taught me some great recipes. Yes it was worthwhile"
Taylor G Trinity University
"Cape Town is an amazing, beautiful, interesting place, especially if you have the opportunity to explore all parts of the city and learn about it's complicated political and social history. The classes I took at UCT really added to my understanding of South Africa as well as my experience in Cape Town but they were definitely de..."
Austin H Middlebury College
"Vienna is a second home for me now, even if IES wasn't totally the program I was looking for, I still had an amazing time. "
Andrew P Trinity University
"It was absolutely worthwhile. I learned how to live in a foreign country and how to navigate a large city."
A student University of Virginia
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