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We’d like to let you in on a little secret: Vienna is extraordinary. Quickly—gather your things and study there before more students realize what a hidden gem it is. Consistently rated one of the top cities in the world to live in, come see for yo... read more
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Being abroad is a great experience and is definitely worthwhile. It's hard to explain everything I learned, but I think in general a gained more confidence and knowledge about a different culture. Leah M - Brandeis University View Entire Review
It was more than worthwhile! Going abroad more than anything opened my mind to the fact they are so many other experiences and opportunities available to me I knew nothing about previously. Looking back, I feel like I used to live in a little America bubble and knew little to nothing about other countries as much as I hate to ad... A student - University of Redlands View Entire Review
Beyond learning a new language I was able to take lessons with a world-class opera singer, I learned how to be confident in a strange city, I learned how to travel well by myself and with others, and overall I learned what is really important to me instead of what I thought was important. Definitely worthwhile. A student - Providence College View Entire Review
I learned a lot about myself and gained a lot of confidence in myself. I also learned a lot about a new culture and the vast world outside of the teeny tiny United States. I also got the travel bug. I wanna travel more!! Caitlin T - Providence College View Entire Review
I gained a broader aspect of the world. It was certainly worthwhile, as I had the opportunity to travel within Austria as well as to bordering countries, and learn about the various cultures. I also made a lot of new friends! A student - Brandeis University View Entire Review
it was 1000% worthwhile, I learned that you have to take advantage of your surroundings and that it's a once in a lifetime experience Sudie S - Tufts University View Entire Review
Participating in the IES Vienna program was completely worthwhile. I learned so much about Viennese art, culture, and German language from the program, and made friends that I will continue to keep in touch with. A student - Brandeis University View Entire Review
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 View Entire Review
It was the best I made some life long friends who I still talk to regularly Eddie B - Providence College View Entire Review
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 View Entire Review
I think I learned a lot about people from my experience abroad. Initially I was very hopeful that I would make lots of friends abroad, but found that not to be the case. The majority of the student body was very forgettable and uninteresting and only interested in partying in Europe, and so I didn't gell with a lot of students, ... A student - Trinity University View Entire Review
Studying abroad has helped me to gain confidence in myself, my abilities, and my goals for the future. I am considering returning to Vienna soon to continue pursuing these goals. Eliza M - Providence College View Entire Review
I am a much more understanding, patient, and confident person from this experience. My study abroad experience was defined by the abroad portion rather than the study part. Just getting to class was a new experience. There is a difference between traveling to different countries and living in a new country. Living in Vienna, I w... Meaghan O - Ithaca College View Entire Review
I learned my passion for languages (I really miss hearing other languages in stores or on the streets) and I learned to become much more independent. I learned how to navigate public transportation as well as traveling to other countries without assistance. I gained a new perspective on American culture and on European culture... A student - Trinity University View Entire Review
If someone told me I could go back tomorrow, I would! It was the best few months of my life! My German language improved significantly, I made many friends, and I was able to travel to many places I never thought I would! It was a great opportunity and I would highly recommend it. A student - Stonehill College View Entire Review
In addition to taking five classes and an internship, I was able to travel to many places I'd been dreaming of visiting and I learned more from the children in my Austrian classroom than I could have done studying German in an American classroom. A student - Providence College View Entire Review
The importance of meeting other people and hearing their stories. A student - Providence College View Entire Review
I would highly recommend the teaching internships offered, where you go into Austrian schools and learn firsthand about the average life of a person who may not be too much younger than you and come to understand the similarities and differences between your life and theirs. Sam G - University of Rochester View Entire Review
You gain so much cultural knowledge, and so many skills about how to live in a completely new environment. You definitely grow as a person. A student - Brandeis University View Entire Review
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 View Entire Review
I learned more about the world and broadened my perspective. A student - Trinity University View Entire Review
I learned more about myself as a person, friend, and musician. This was the best thing I've ever done for myself, and I made lifelong friends. A student - Ithaca College View Entire Review
- daniela.vancic - Michigan State University View Entire Review
Yes, it was very worthwhile. I learned how to acclimate to city life, make connections with locals, balance work and travel A student - Trinity University View Entire Review
absolutely, i am more comfortable with myself. Steph K - Providence College View Entire Review
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We’d like to let you in on a little secret: Vienna is extraordinary. Quickly—gather your things and study there before more students realize what a hidden gem it is. Consistently rated one of the top cities in the world to live in, come see for yourself why the music, culture, and history of this world-class city elicit nothing but adoration from those who go there.
Programs in Vienna:
Programs in Vienna:
- Vienna - European Society & Culture: Offering both English- and German-taught courses, the IES Abroad Vienna European Society & Culture program allows you to study the culture, history, business, and politics of a region that continues to play a major role on the world stage. You can also enroll in an internship or field experience, which includes time spent working at your placement in addition to an academic seminar that helps you contextualize what you’re learning.
- Vienna - Music: Home to an astounding number of legendary composers—from Haydn, Mozart, and Beethoven to Brahms, Mahler, and Schoenberg—Vienna maintains an incredible richness of musical culture to this day. The world-renowned Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra, the Musikverein, and the Staatsoper are just a few of the many leading institutions that help make Vienna a true “city of music”—and make it the perfect location for an engaging study of Music History and Performance. The IES Abroad Vienna Music Program is ideal for students majoring or minoring in Music, and offers you the opportunity to participate in a wide selection of courses focusing on Music and European culture and society. The program is organized in conjunction with the Vienna European Society & Culture Program.
- Vienna Summer - Music History & Performance: Located in the heart of Europe, Vienna is a city of about 1.8 million inhabitants that has, since its founding in the 3rd century, served as a bridge between a myriad of cultures. As an important crossroads between North and South, East and West, the city became a natural melting pot for new ideas. Out of this cultural richness has emerged a wealth of artistic accomplishments and innovative thinking—a heritage that we explore in our summer programs. Vienna has been home to many of history's greatest composers, from Haydn, Mozart, and Beethoven to Brahms, Mahler, and Schoenberg. To this day, the world-renowned Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra, the Musikverein, and the Staatsoper continue to help make Vienna a true "city of music."
- Vienna Summer - Psychology: As the famous psychologist Carl Rogers once said, "This is where all the trouble started!" In Vienna, the birthplace of psychoanalysis and home to Sigmund Freud and numerous other legendary psychologists, you can experience both the history and practice of psychology from a unique vantage point. Explore the richness of this city’s past and present in an academic environment specially designed for the student of Psychology. The program is organized into two topics: Psychology & Society, and Health Psychology & Communication. Students examining Psychology & Society learn about the emergence of psychology in Vienna and consider closely how different methodologies today both reflect and challenge Freud's legacy. Students studying Health Psychology & Communication take a more practical approach as they explore the field of counseling, and develop skills in listening and empathy.
- Vienna - Summer Internship: Enjoy the history, rich culture, and professional opportunities that the political and economic capital of Austria has to offer. Recently ranked first in the Mercer Quality of Living survey, there’s nowhere and no way better to spend your summer than with a full-time internship in Vienna.
Program Type(s):
Study AbroadInternship
Program Length(s):
- Fall
- Summer
- Spring
Instruction Language(s):
- German
- English
Relevant Study Subject(s):
- Russian, Central and East European Studies
- European Studies
- Western European Studies
- Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies
- Communication and Media Studies
- Journalism
- Education
- Cultural Studies
- Philosophy and Religious Studies
- Philosophy
- Psychology
- Anthropology
- Economics
- Political Science and Government
- Sociology
- Drama, Theater, Theatre Arts
- Music
- Business Administration and Management
- International Business
- Marketing
- History
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