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
"Get to know a different culture, making a lot of friends in Germany. Unique internship experience and improved my German."
A student Brandeis University
"I learned so much about myself while living in a new environment. Everyday I was faced with new and exciting things, it was definitely worthwhile. "
A student Trinity University
"I learned a lot about the privileges and freedoms I previously took for granted in the United States. I learned about the importance of leaving your comfort zone in order to learn more about your own values. I feel so privileged to have had this experience to go abroad and I would encourage every student to seize the opportunity..."
A student Trinity University
"I absolutely loved living in Buenos Aires and wish I could have lived there for more than a semester. It definitely was worthwhile and I can't wait to go back."
user42424242 University of the Pacific
"I learned what it was like living in a completely different country. It has opened my eyes to get out of bubble that can be comfortable in America. It was very worthwhile"
A student Trinity University
"It was definitely worthwhile "
Sara R Trinity University
"I learned so much about myself going abroad. I thought I was independent before I came to London, but after being in London and not really knowing anyone it forced me to really do a lot of things on my own and make new friends. I have travelled to so many different places by myself and with other people. I wish I was staying ..."
Melanie G Trinity University
"I am very happy with my cultural experience. I got to travel, meet up with my friends from other countries, and ate awesome food. I learned a ton about french history, culture and language, and that was definitely a strength of the program. I had a hard time meeting other kids in the program that were not in my classes, so I wis..."
A student Providence College
"I got exposed to a very different culture who did not speak English, which made it an excellent environment to pick up italian fast"
A student Bentley University
"I gained independence, confidence, and a once in a lifetime experience that I will never forget with friends I will always have "
Monica D Villanova University
"I gained a new experience of living in a different country, having to constantly communicate in another language, and exploring new surroundings, all while making friends I hope to keep in touch with for life. Without a doubt it was a worthwhile experience. "
A student Fordham University
"I learned a lot about myself and gained a lot of confidence in myself. I also learned a lot about a new culture and the vast world outside of the teeny tiny United States. I also got the travel bug. I wanna travel more!! "
Caitlin T Providence College
"I really enjoyed my experience with IES. I felt that my language skill was a appropriately placed and the professors were easy to talk to as well. "
A student University of the Pacific
"My spanish definitely improved and I learned how to be street smart. Living in Buenos Aires gives you an appreciation for the little things. "
A student The University of Texas at Austin
"Learned a lot about the differences in culture and got in sync with the Parisian culture"
A student Providence College
"I learned a lot about myself, my limits, my goals and the sort of direction I want to try to take my life next. "
A student Brandeis University
"The importance of meeting other people and hearing their stories."
A student Providence College
"Becoming more independent and learning about myself more. It was good but not that worthwhile."
matt g Providence College
"I could not possibly sum up everything here."
A student Fordham University
"I gained a broader aspect of the world. It was certainly worthwhile, as I had the opportunity to travel within Austria as well as to bordering countries, and learn about the various cultures. I also made a lot of new friends!"
A student Brandeis University
"i learned to rely on myself and become more comfortable with being on my own. i had to travel on my own, i had to make my own food, and i had to live on my own. this experience gave me the confidence to depend on myself. "
A student Brandeis University
"I learned a lot about the Italian culture, and it made me realize how lucky I am to be born an American citizen. We have a better education system that actually forces you to learn as opposed to memorizing useless facts. Our public workers are professional and prompt. They don't start yelling at you in Italian just because you t..."
A student Bentley University
"Language skills, new friends, and I also learned a lot about myself. Definitely not the easiest semester for me personally but worthwhile."
Taylor E Fordham University
"I learned a lot about myself and feel much more confident in myself in the fact that if I was dropped in any city in the world I feel like I would be able to survive just fine. Also, I'm much more outgoing and have learned a second language."
A student Fordham University
"Yes it was worthwhile. Everyone should study abroad."
Claire F Brandeis University
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