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 was able to expand my comfort zone by studying and working in a city I had never been to before and didn't know the language. I went on adventures by myself everyday and became very independent. It was definitely worthwhile."
olivia.molineux Cornell University
"Yes, it was worthwhile. "
Corinne S Anonymous University
"I made a lot of friends and learned quite a bit of Japanese for such a short program."
A student The University of Texas at Austin
"I gained a global perspective, Spanish skills, and an appreciation for another culture as well as my own. It was completely worthwhile."
A student The University of Texas at Austin
"I became a more well rounded person after experiencing different cultures throughout Europe. "
A student Providence College
"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
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