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
"Yes, I loved it. I would do it again in a heartbeat."
Hillary H Ithaca College
"If Grinnell wasn't such a bully with classes it would have been better. But the rest of it was grand. "
Max F Grinnell College
"I learned a lot about myself and what makes me happy; i also learned to adapt quickly and well and not be intimidated by daunting tasks like moving to a new city where you don't know a soul!"
Laura L Grinnell College
"Yes"
john c Austin College
"It was fun, but academically speaking, my Spanish would have improved a lot more if the program was more structured and rigorous. "
Jane L Harvard University
"This experience was amazing. Especially through the classes I was able to take with Dutch students, I was able to learn the ways in which my studies of race, ethnicity, class, and gender relate to larger contemporary issues throughout Europe. I now plan to study Dutch constructions of the "failure of multiculturalism" for my gra..."
Isaiah I Grinnell College
"I loved every second of it. Of course there were drawbacks, but the good far outweighed the bad."
jocelyn b University of New Haven
"Yes. This program only expanded my wisdom of Hispanic Culture and my love of people and the environment. "
Baylie B Trinity University
"My personal goal was to be more familiar with the french culture and spending time in france allowed me to do just that. I met many great people (unfortunately not French people in the mots part)."
Philippe L Trinity University
"Yes "
Lanham B Trinity University
"It was inspiring and an incredible push toward independence, especially coming from a small liberal arts university where guidance is always provided/available."
Nell T Trinity University
"It was incredibly worthwhile. I had never been overseas and realized that people in Europe have such a different way of living than we do in the west. I would love to go back and pursue my masters there or possibly look for work. It truly is a life changing experience! "
Mariela H Trinity University
"Studying abroad has not only given me a great traveling experience as well as a bit of Italian skill, but it has also taught me to be really independent and fearless when it comes to new situations, a new confidence in asking for help from strangers, and money management. "
Shirley L Trinity University
"YES"
Ali M Trinity University
"Yes it completely was. I can now say I lived in Paris. I experience some awesome things and made some awesome friendships. I really had a great time!"
Lauren P Trinity University
"I have always wanted to live abroad and this has made my goal even more achievable in hopes to one day live abroad. "
Eliot C Trinity University
"YES!"
Christine B Trinity University
"YESSSSSS"
Brittany B University of Kentucky
"Yes. "
Margaret H Trinity University
"Yes, best decision I ever made was to go to Vienna."
Drew S Ithaca College
"Definitely."
Kelly W Trinity University
"Put simply, I changed my major and changed my career plan. I hope to return to Spain next year as a cultural ambassador. "
Toby M Trinity University
"The UK may seem very similar to the US but there are so many cultural differences that I never predicted. I was exposed to so many new things and it opened my eyes in so many ways. "
Ella R Trinity University
"This trip has been an incredible addition to my life, and I wouldn't trade it for anything. Even almost four months after the end of my program, I am planning a return trip and aspire to teach English abroad. "
Jennifer W The University of Texas at Austin
"I gained more cultural awareness and was able to experience how the different values of a culture have a large impact on how that culture functions (are they more communal or individualistic?). Not only about that of New Zealand, and the Cook Islands, but also of American culture. I had an amazing 4 months and have a greater ap..."
Caitlyn B University of Rochester
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