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 how to cook basic things (Austrian), how to dance the waltz, and mainly how to live by myself. I learned how to deal with problems that occur commonly in life and no parents are around to solve them for me... I feel rich with experience of life. It was very much worthwhile!"
A student Trinity University
"I learned more about the world and broadened my perspective."
A student Trinity University
"I would say I'm more outgoing and adventurous now. Spanish lifestyle is fairly laidback you have to go with the flow. They have this saying in Madrid "No pasa nada". Madrileños say it all the time. It means "Don't worry about it. Everything's gonna be okay". Even though it made my senior year schedule slightly less flexible, goi..."
jessica.dlt.9 Tufts University
"I learned so much- about Germany, the German language, and most importantly, about myself. I challenged myself on a daily basis, and yes, sometimes it was scary, but it was so worthwhile. I may not have returned home a fluent speaker, but I did come back with not only better German skills but also a great appreciation for the wo..."
Molly K University of Wisconsin - Madison
"I learned so much, it is hard to pinpoint. Coming from the Midwest and having never been out of the country, it really opened my eyes to so many new experiences. "
Becky H University of Missouri - Columbia
"This was one of the most worthwhile experiences of my life. I will never forget my time abroad, my host family, the friends I made and who I've kept in touch with. I learned to express myself in another language about things I'm passionate about (specifically women's issues) which was a very cool experience for me. "
Tess H DePauw University
"I cannot even describe everything I learned. Of course I learned a ton in the class room, and doing field work, but I also learned way more Spanish, about living in a unique culture, about interacting with others, being on my own, how to deal with different situations, independence... the list goes on and on... "
A student Santa Clara University
"This experience was very worthwhile. I learned a lot about myself and I learned a lot about the Irish culture! I can't wait to go back!"
Kenosha B University of Illinois - Chicago
"I learned that putting yourself in a new place with new people is invaluable for figuring out who you are! I love going to a small school but there is nothing that can replace breaking out of that bubble and your comfort zone. "
Claire R Rhodes College
"I learned a lot of french, learned a lot about a culture I had no idea about, and I learned about how to integrate myself when I don't know anyone/anything/am not even familiar with the language. It was a challenge that has truly helped me shape who I am today. Additionally, it allowed me to see the roots of modern civilization ..."
David P Pomona College
"It was the best I made some life long friends who I still talk to regularly "
Eddie B Providence College
"More about myself than I have in all my other years of college combined. "
Eric D Anonymous University
"I learned how to better appreciate different cultures, different personalities, and myself. "
A student The University of Texas at Austin
"I learned so much about French and Parisian culture, I learned a lot about my self as a person! It was totally worthwhile, and I wish I had more time abroad."
A student Cornell University
"Absolutely."
Chris P The University of Texas at Austin
"a whole new language, culture, met friends, a new family. It was definitely worth while"
Kelsey P Ithaca College
"I gained an entirely new perspective on my own history and world events, as well as people and politics. It was a very worthwhile challenge."
A student Ithaca College
"gained independent values. this was the best decision of my college life"
Steve K Anonymous University
"I grew up 10 years this semester. Buenos Aires is a very chaotic city that needs an independent and strong person to move around. "
alekaz949 The University of Texas at Austin
"I learned about how vastly the culture differs across borders. Yes worthwhile "
Natalie J Brandeis University
"I learned a lot about different types of people and cultures. It is definitely worth it. "
A student Wellesley College
"I learned that I can function in a different setting just fine. It was so worth while to get to know different people, to experience life in southern Spain and to learn independence from living in a foreign country."
A student William Jewell College
"Great friendships with local people, great contacts and experiences"
A student College of Charleston
"I gain the ability to better understand the Japanese people and people from different cultures."
A student Austin College
"A wealth of personal insight, and a new skill in playing the shamisen, a Japanese folk instrument."
A student Austin College
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