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 a lot about independence and how to navigate my way through cities on my own and using the resources around me. I loved my time abroad and I absolutely think it was worthwhile."
A student University of Kansas
"I learned so much about not just Spain but myself as well. My independence and confidence grew so much and I took everyday as an opportunity for a new adventure. It was the most impactful experience I ever had so it was an invaluable opportunity."
Natalie J University of Wisconsin - Madison
"New Spanish skills, lifelong friends, incomparable experiences, checks off my bucket list, and so much more. It was worth every penny."
A student Brandeis University
"independence, how to live in a European city, patience with locals and myself. "
Sarah Quick University of Illinois - Chicago
"I learned so much about Italian culture and the food and wine industry, all things that I have found to be helpful in my time so far back in the states."
A student Fordham University
"I learned that culture and perspectives are not better or worse in an ordinal system, they are just simply different. Do not judge in a ranking system but instead admire the differences and embrace them"
Marqui Indiana University - Bloomington
"When I say that this program changed my life for the better, I truly mean it. Going on this adventure not only gave me a new perspective on the world, and my life, but it also gave me friendships that will last a lifetime. Experiencing a new city, and a new culture, gave me a newfound confidence and showed me how much this world..."
Claudia Hatch Pennsylvania State University - University Park / Penn State
"I learned to trust myself more, and to be scared of fewer things. As a chronically late person, I finally learned to manage my time enough to be chronically on time! I feel like I can tackle anything now. And study abroad taught me that."
Justine Zimmerman Emory University
"I learned that life doesn't have to be so stuck in place. One can change their path especially if it will increase their quality of life. "
June A. Hodge The College of William and Mary
"Although Morocco was always where I wanted to study abroad, I couldn’t decide between two extremely prominent, strong programs (IES being one of them). I was even finishing my other application when I found IES. However, from its website alone, I could tell that IES was a transparent, direct program that provided students with t..."
A student University of Massachusetts Amherst / UMass
"Although my German improved abroad, I think my comfort level with using German increased even more. Going abroad I was nervous to speak German and mess up, but you learn everyone messes up, and also you aren't as bad as you think."
A student Gettysburg College
"Overall, I enjoyed my classes and was glad I was exposed to a different educational system. Outside of academics, I was given the opportunity to participate in the Erasmus Student Network international orientation weekend, where I made amazing connections with students from both America and other countries from all over Europe. ..."
A student Scripps College
"I learned how to live in a city. I had never used public transport consistently before my time abroad. Now I feel even more confident in my ability to travel wherever I want!"
Jessica Whitman College
"This experience was one of the most incredible things I've ever been able to be a part of. People say that abroad changes you, but I really think it allows you to settle more into yourself and just become more you: at least that's how I felt. I traveled alone and with so many different groups of people, allowing myself to gain c..."
Libby Mohn Wake Forest University
"Throughout my time in Milan I was able to study Italian, History of the Mafia and Fashion and Brand Management as well intern twice a week at a tech startup. Not only was I able to take classes so relevant to my host city, I had the opportunity to work there as well. Overall this experience taught me so much about myself. I have..."
Alex Venuti Bentley University
"This experience was definitely worthwhile as it brought me closer to my family in Italy and allowed me to live the life of a true Italian, which I learned that I am."
Marialisa Caruso Santa Clara University
"I've become interculturally competent in a way that I certainly was not before, I've learned a fair degree in a language I could barely say "hello" in, and I've gained an international outlook through relationships with the people I met in Rome. "
A student Occidental College
"I learned how to be more independent; especially when I travelled by myself. I learned how to engage with other cultures and peoples. I also think that through studying abroad I gained a greater appreciation of how connected the world is."
Lucas Tomhave Gustavus Adolphus College
"It was definitely worthwhile! I have learned a lot about the host community and the local culture, but I also discovered new skills and acquired new tools. My IES program professors and staff helped me to navigate through the courses that helped me to grow a lot academically"
Araceli Gonzalez University of Rochester
"I was able to see just a little bit more of the world and the beauty and kindness that exists out there. I was able to go see art that I had only ever read about, visit the graves of Van Gogh, Edith Piaf, Simone de Beauvoir, and I was able to eat fresh bread from a bakery on my way to class. All of these things are memories that..."
A student University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill
"I developed a newfound sense of individuality, and a new outlook on life. The experience went far beyond what I could have ever imagined in terms of fulfillment and enjoyment."
A student Pennsylvania State University - University Park / Penn State
"100% worthwhile. I learned more about the German language and culture in my time here than I could ever have hoped. "
Shay American University
"The biggest thing I learned while abroad was to live in the present. At home I tend to always think about what I am going to do in the future or I get stuck in the past. Studying abroad showed me how to live in the moment and take time to "stop and smell the roses"."
Olivia Indiana University - Bloomington
"From my abroad experience, I gained priceless skills in independence, open-mindedness, and acceptance. I learned about my own strengths and felt myself become the best me I can be. It was incredibly worthwhile."
Elena Polin Villanova University
"The courses at IES allowed me to further my studies in political science by studying both classic political philosophers like Macchiavelli and the current events and systems of modern Italian politics. IES also connected me with a great internship working for The International Spectator, Italy's oldest English-language of intern..."
A student Kenyon College
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