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 Netherlands, South Africa, The United Kingdom, and New Zealand.
IES Abroad provides opportunities for students to thrive abroad with program options that fit majors and interests—backed by a high-quality, immersive experience, on-site support, impactful financial aid, and an inclusive community.
IES Abroad experiences are:
- Priced for quality: The program fee includes tuition, housing, and health insurance, along with high-quality predeparture and on-site support, small class sizes, and the opportunity for field trips and immersive experiences.
- Fully supported 24/7: Time-saving visa support and trusted local staff to help with health, housing, and safety, no matter what comes up—or when!
- Designed to count toward graduation while offering a global perspective: Hands-on learning and excursions, led by respected experts in their fields, take your experience beyond the classroom to gain international exposure. We work with university partners to ensure program approval and credit transfer.
- Impactful with real career benefits: 65% of IES Abroad alumni say study abroad was very/extremely influential on their career path and 64% say it contributed to career advancement.
- Generously supported by $7.9 million in financial aid awarded annually: Need-based aid awarded to students applying from consortium member institutions expands access to study abroad.
Study Abroad with IES Abroad
"I learned a lot about myself and about my heritage"
Chris G Bentley University
"A different perspective of the world and a different view on ideals. It was extremely worthwhile because i now know in dealing with people who are not from america they may have prejudices about me and definitely will not have the same mindset. So in the business world it is important to realize that not everyone in foreign coun..."
A student Bentley University
"Take advantage of all opportunities, explore the city, and immerse yourself into the culture!"
Taylor G Bentley University
"I learned so much about myself and about appreciating other cultures. I matured a lot and gained some of the coolest friends that I will definitely be in contact with for life. SO WORTHWHILE! Even if it's not Argentina (although it should...), go abroad!!! Best experience ever."
Megan L University of Arkansas - Fayetteville
"I learned how to live and work in another culture."
A student Bentley University
"The biggest thing I gained from this program is independence in a foreign country. It's intimidating at first when you are wondering about a country and not understand what people are saying around you. However, you learn how to get around independently and develop basic conversation with individuals. I wouldn't trade thi..."
A student Austin College
"The most important thing I think I gained from this experience was a sense of independence. As a junior I've lived away from my family for a little while but this was my first real solo travel experience. As I write this I am actually still in New Zealand a month after the end of my program and will still be here for another two..."
Sarah R Western Washington University
"I learned how to get around a big city, improve my German vastly. I learned so many things they are hard to list. It is definitely worthwhile!"
A student Austin College
"I learned to speak spanish and I learned to be tranquilo"
Andrew S Bentley University
"I gained a better sense of self, and surprisingly a greater appreciation for the States. In learning about another culture, you find out what you like and dislike about your own. Also, it opened my mind to a lot of new ideas. You also get to meet people that you would never have the opportunity to meet otherwise. "
A student Indiana University - Bloomington
"I definitely loved studying abroad, especially here in Nantes. No one speaks English like in Paris and my host family was great. The university was fun and I made good French friends. The only thing I would change is studying abroad through a program like IES, I realize now that I would have learned way more french and had a bet..."
A student University of the Pacific
"The experience was definitely worthwhile for me. I enjoyed living in a different country and experiencing a different culture (although I didn't feel as immersed as I would have liked to have been.) I learned that I can be on my own and navigate around a foreign place"
A student California State University - East Bay
"I learned about being on my own, I learned more about myself. I developed a better idea of what im passionate about. It was more then worthwile. "
Kara S Trinity University
"The distance from familiarity and complete engulfment into another very different culture caused me to reflect consistently on my life and how my interactions, and this of others, affect the world. I learned what to value in one culture and what to learn from certain values that did not correlate with my ideas. I learned how thr..."
A student Trinity University
"Appreciation of other cultures as well as culture in the US Became more independent Became more open minded "
A student Fordham University
"traveling around europe for the first time! totally worth it!!!"
A student Trinity University
"people are different around the world "
Raza F Trinity University
"It was great, I had a wonderful time and am looking at programs to teach abroad so I can return! I often reminisce about my time and look at pictures wishing I could go back right now. "
A student Trinity University
"It was worthwhile. I gained a strong sense of culture in the Arab world and a sense the conflict between tradition and modernity on a personal level. "
Jessie D Trinity University
"I loved my experience abroad. I learned to be more confident in myself, to trust myself in stressful situations, that I can get around using my foreign language skills, that there are friends to be had everywhere if you know where to look. I would suggest to anyone to go abroad! It opened my eyes to a more global worldview and m..."
Caitlin B Trinity University
"I learned how to travel alone and have fun with it, rather than stressing too much. It taught me how to be flexible, things will not always work out as planned but they will most likely work out in some way. This experience was invaluable, and has made me a much more independent person. "
A student Trinity University
"I think I definitely caught a travel bug, because now all I want to do is go places. I also really enjoyed interacting with the people. Learning about there history, both postive and negative, was eye-opening, because the similarities with our own history made me question things that I'd gotten so used to I'd kinda stopped think..."
A student Trinity University
"Yes it was definitely worthwhile. I learned so much about a different (and wonderful) culture and it changed how I view the world. "
A student Trinity University
"I learned that no matter what the situation is, I will be okay. A theme from our Institute was "have personal Teflon," because you will undoubtedly have some strange situations. I was stranded in Paris, but I made it back to Vienna alright. There were some awkward "lost in translation" moments, but you don't let them stick to..."
A student Vanderbilt University
"I learned a lot about a culture very different from the American culture. I got to know a lot of amazing people and got to know places I thought I would never see. Overall, just having the experience of living alone in such an amazing city, is an something priceless."
Alvaro G Trinity University
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