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 improved my spanish and lived in a very very small town for once. It was worthwhile. "
A student Ithaca College
"I learned to trust myself and my skills. I learned how to relate to another culture and navigate my way around the city, being flexible with the bumps, and still making it an adventure. "
Chelsea S The Catholic University of America
"I made new friends, whom I plan to keep in touch with. I learned how to be more independent compared to before my study abroad experience. I also have matured during my study abroad experience. I can say that I learned first-hand knowledge about Japanese culture, after being taught for two years. I definately believe that this t..."
A student The University of Texas at Austin
"I learned a lot not only about myself, but about other cultures. It was definitely worthwhile and I am extremely happy that I was able to study abroad. I became more independent and a bit more secure with who I am. I wasn't insecure before I went to Italy, but after this past semester, I know who I am. I was able to learn a lot ..."
taylor.willey.18 Ithaca College
"I gained lots of networking"
A student Providence College
"I gained many new friendships and an appreciation for a culture other than my own. I believe without a doubt that this trip was worthwhile"
A student The University of Texas at Austin
"I learned that I am capable of being 100% independent, that I can travel well, that I get stressed too easily and am actually better at learning a language than I thought. There were difficult periods that came up during my time abroad but overall it was completely worthwhile. "
Katya L University of Portland
"so worthwhile"
Michelle B Ithaca College
"I gained an excellent perspective about life outside the US and yes it was definitely worthwhile."
Shannon D Providence College
"One clear benefit was the improvement of my communication skill in Spanish and the comfort and confidence I gained in conversing with Chileans. I also really enjoyed the days in healthcare setting when we were able to get a sense of how things are operated and the discrepancy in care opportunities and setting for people of diff..."
Elizabeth S Trinity University
"Yes it was worthwhile"
Elena L Brandeis University
"It was worthwhile, I felt like I actually lived in Spain for the brief period I was there, I soaked up a lot of culture. It was amazing being there for the Eurocup too!"
A student Brandeis University
"I improved my Italian skills a great deal; got a better understanding of Italian culture as it exists today; made some great friends; developed a taste for decent wine, fine cheeses, fresh pasta, and home cooking; was confronted with some excellent thought-provoking questions about myself and my worldview; and got more homesick ..."
Jennifer E Brandeis University
"learned the spanish language, yes"
matt a The University of Texas at Austin
"This was one of the most worthwhile experiences of my life. The opportunity to learn and observe first-hand different cultures opens your mind in an incredibly unique way. "
Sarah D The University of Texas at Austin
"To be independent "
A student The University of Texas at Austin
"I grew so much as a person - it is so worth it!"
A student The University of Texas at Austin
"Fluency, friends, a great 6 months."
A student Fordham University
"Yes!!! I absolutely love Spain and I definitely want to live there someday. It fueled my passion for languages, people, new places and new experiences. It's given me much need guidance on how to invest my energies during my undergrad years"
Niru E A The University of Texas at Austin
"I loved it! Barcelona was an amazing city to explore. I learned a lot about myself and loved being independent and experiencing another culture. "
A student The University of Texas at Austin
"Yes it was definitely worth while. I learned to be a stronger person and to not care so much about what other people were doing and thinking around me. I needed to not care so much about what other people thought of me. If I can survive what happened to me in Japan, I can take on America. "
lizzy.herrera.75 Austin College
"I learned a lot about the Spanish culture and the city of Madrid! It was definitely worthwhile!"
A student Villanova University
"I learned so much about different cultures through my travels and time in Europe. I tried new foods, spoke French everyday, and wasn't afraid to try new things."
A student The Catholic University of America
"My experience in Cape Town, South Africa allowed me to increase and further my understanding of the unique social, political, and economic challenges and opportunities that post-apartheid South Africa currently faces. At the University of Cape Town, I enrolled in courses such as public policy and advanced South African politics..."
A student University of Rochester
"I started learning a language that could help me with my future in the science field. "
A student University of Hartford
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