IES Abroad
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IES Abroad is a program provider offering 128 abroad programs. Programs offered include Study Abroad, Internship, Intensive Language, and Online Program abroad programs in 19 countries such as Australia, Austria, Chile, and France.
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 about the Chilean healthcare system and through my service learning/internship placement, I learned about the principles of popular education. I also learned medical Spanish, which helped me tremendously during the clinical observations. Overall, the experience was formative for my career goals."
A student Grinnell College
"I learned a lot about myself. I grew in confidence and ability to adapt in dealing with new and difficult situations, I became more comfortable interacting with people from different cultures, and learned to live in the present. It was completely worthwhile. "
Tolu Akintoba University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh
"I gained new friends and new knowledge about Spain. It was definitely worthwhile."
Sandra Areli Granados University of Illinois - Chicago
"I initially chose to study abroad in Barcelona to improve my Spanish, but I got this and so much more out of my experience. I grew so much as a person while I was there and now I feel truly independent and cable traveling, speaking Spanish, and taking advantage of every opportunity. Every time you turn a corner in this beautiful..."
A student Santa Clara University
" I was able to learn about the health care of Chile while learning many medical terms and health-related topics in Spanish. On top of this, I gained shadowing experience in a public hospital in Santiago where I saw many fascinating medical cases and surgeries. Our group trips and personal trips around Chile were amazing and I ex..."
Taylor Powell Grinnell College
"Patrizia (the voice teacher) is caring and very informative in recomending rep. Truly, studying with her infinitely changed my voice-- for the better! As well, there are plenty of performance opportunities, even if you are not in an ensemble or performance class. As well, the Italian classes were informative about Milanese cultu..."
A student Northwestern University
"I gained language fluency, cultural knowledge, new friends and family, unforgettable memories and more! It was definitely worthwhile!"
Emir Kulluk Connecticut College
"I was able to learn how to live in a new culture. "
Ciara Macalester College
"I learned a lot of elements about French life and culture that are impossible for teachers and professors to teach in the classroom. I also got the chance to meet a lot of different people from all around France and the United States that I still keep in touch with. It was the most amazing out of the classroom experiences I've h..."
Kelly Murphy Gettysburg College
"Before I went abroad to Madrid, Spain, I had many reservations about what my experience would be. With only traveling out of the United States two times beforehand, I thought that living in Europe for an extended period of time was always going to be challenging. I was afraid that not only I would react poorly to my new surround..."
Miles Nabritt Bates College
"It was absolutely life-changing. I loved it so much that I am planning on moving back to London after graduation and want to start my career there in the theatre industry."
Riley Wilson Hope College
"So much exposure on a completely different health care system, culture, and history. I wouldn't change any of it for the world."
Michaela Scott Villanova University
"I gained an appreciation for a culture that is different from my own. I gained confidence in myself and my ability to be happy and independent. It was certainly worthwhile. "
Hannah Huzzey University of Iowa
"My classes and professors were fantastic and taught me so much about culture, medicine, and helped me to improve my Spanish greatly. I also learned a lot about myself and my independence while abroad."
Marissa Witmer Franklin & Marshall College
"I improved my language skills and gained an understanding of a new culture and had the opportunity to live completely immersed in it for four amazing months. I also had the opportunity to travel around Europe as well. "
Grace Molloy Loyola University Chicago
"more about myself, more about the culture in Italy, about amazing food. Definitely worthwhile"
Rachel Emory University
"I learned so much about the region that I don't believe I could have achieved at my home institution. As a government major, it was an incredible opportunity to study under Moroccan political scientists that understand the inner working of the different governments across North Africa and who have lived through and witnessed som..."
Lara Cazemajou Connecticut College
"I gained a sense of feeling comfortable outside of my normal comfort zone. I would do it all over again if given the chance."
Kathryn Franklin & Marshall College
"My language skills improved quite a bit, and I learned how to play traditional Japanese drums and shamisen. The memories I made in Tokyo will last a lifetime."
Kate Lucas The College of William and Mary
"I learned a lot about my self when I am away from my support group and family that feels way different from college. I felt like an adult which is incredibly exciting. I also learned to be more open-minded because I got to see the many ways that Germany tries to help it's future through the development of different renewable ene..."
Timoline Jlay University of Redlands
"I learned a lot about myself, travelled a ton with and without companions, made friends, discovered a love for french fries with mayo, learned a lot about anthropology that I couldn't have learned at my home school, and became a more independent adult. I wouldn't trade my experience for the world - it was definitely worthwhile."
Betsy Barthelemy Macalester College
"I think I really improved my language skills by talking to people both on and off campus, so I definitely think it was worthwhile!"
Amy Sanders University of North Texas
"I gained amazing friends who I will keep in touch forever, I got to know many different cultures and learned about the history of Paris. "
Gisela Romero Santa Clara University
"While abroad I learned how to be independent while also immersing myself in the local culture. "
Isabel B Brandeis University
"I learned more patience and more about who I am. I was definitely worthwhile"
Eric Rosenheim Brandeis University
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