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 definitely learned how to be much more independent and also I became more confident in myself."
Matthew Augsburg University
"I gained a lot of independence and learned how to fill my free time with things of purpose. This was the first time I had no clubs or requirements and could do anything I wanted. I utilized the time to find out what I am really passionate about, what makes me happy, and started to self-motivate myself to go out and do it without..."
Mary Claire Bassett Indiana University - Bloomington
"I got to improve my Spanish language skills while also immersing myself into a culture unfamiliar to me. With this, I gained a lot of independence and confidence in myself."
Devon Bedoya Ithaca College
"I gained a lot of independence and got a lot better at living and doing things on my own. I gained a lot of confidence and leadership skills being one of the strongest Spanish speakers in the program and having to coordinate for the group often. I formed incredible relationships with my host families and with the other students ..."
Alexa Farrah Villanova University
"I gained a better understanding of the world than I had previously known before going to South Africa. "
Analee Serena University of Massachusetts Amherst / UMass
"My experience abroad was definitely worthwhile. I gained new friends, new perspective, and amazing memories that will stay with me for a lifetime."
Sasha Whitley Vanderbilt University
"I recommend that everyone study abroad if they have the opportunity to do so. It was the best experience of my life and I would go back in a heartbeat!!!"
Kylee Sendobry University of Missouri - Columbia
"I gained a better sense of myself, as well as a better sense of the world at large. I gained wisdom, friends, and experience. But the real gains are intangible, and hard to name with a single word--sort of intrinsic feelings of being wider, somehow, and deeper; of having one's world widened. It was most definitely worthwhile."
Cassidy Clayton University of Rochester
"It was completely worthwhile. I learned about how history has shaped the Austrian society's concepts of race, politics, education, and social living. I learned about perspectives I had never thought about before. Also, throwing myself into a foreign country was a maturing and confidence-gaining experience."
Cassie Fierro Emory University
"I learned a lot about various aspects of Japanese society and culture and got to experience many of them firsthand. I had plenty of opportunities to practice Japanese, of course, and my language skills greatly improved thanks to the immersion. The best part about the program for me was all the people I met and the many lifelong ..."
A student Harvey Mudd College
"I went on my first real hike! I got to learn a lot of history about Spain- especially, southern Spain. I saw historical sites, I ate delicious food, I had some of the best fresh orange juice I ever tasted in my life (#missingzumodenarajana), and I had some awesome conversations. I think one of my favorite things I did was being ..."
A student Whitman College
"My semester in Granada was absolutely worthwhile. My tuition covered four incredible trips to other Andalucian cities with all of the other IES students and faculty, as well as an optional excursion (although I highly HIGHLY recommend going) to Morocco. Throughout my time in Granada, I stayed with a phenomenal host family and g..."
Meredith Hawley Loyola University Chicago
"I learned how to be more confident in myself. There is a thrill that comes from going abroad on your own and making a life. My time abroad left me feeling as if I could truly handle myself in more ways than I previously believed. "
Mariah Bensley Hope College
"I drastically improved my Spanish. The experience was definitely worthwhile given all the friendships and memories I made. It was the perfect combination of gaining new and exciting experiences while also learning a lot"
Grace Richey Scripps College
"I learned to become more independent."
A student Hamline University
"I learned how independent and confident I can be! I can travel a new city on my own with only my phone and I'm completely fine! I've also learned that I can do things on my own without worrying about what everyone else is doing. You have to go out and see what you want to see regardless if anyone wants to go with you or not. You..."
Rachel Brumagin Hope College
"I gained so much confidence in myself throughout my time abroad. It was 100% worthwhile. "
A student Macalester College
"I strengthened my Spanish skills, and met many new people that will be lifelong friends! I gained a better global perspective by traveling throughout the semester. I would do it 100 times over again. I learned so much about other cultures, and in doing so, I learned so much about myself! STUDY ABROAD, PLEASE! You will LOVE it..."
Paige Wisehaupt Pennsylvania State University - University Park / Penn State
"Learned so much about other cultures, living so far away from home, communicating with people so difference from yourself. BEYOND worthwhile "
kaylin Pennsylvania State University - University Park / Penn State
"I learned that the best way to learn is to sit back and allow yourself to be uncomfortable. "
Amelia University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh
"I learned how to be more at ease with uncertainty and to embrace the ambiguity that is present in times of growth. I also gained a great deal of independence and confidence in the person I am and am growing into. My language skills also greatly improved and I learned to how to empathize with others better. This experience was mo..."
A student University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
"I gained cultural experiences and I advanced my language abilities far beyond what I could do here in the States. This program is worth while."
Ryan Underwood Albion College
"Study abroad was so worthwhile. I learned more about myself and grew as a person more than I have in my five other semesters in college. I was able to develop as a student, professional and human in society. "
Faith Pejsa University of Redlands
"I learned how to be an independent person in the world, and how to navigate life without anyone really holding my hand!"
Tess Vande Creek University of Rochester
"Not only was able to improve upon my Spanish and gain invaluable skills for my future but I had some of the most incredible travel experiences that I will never forget. It was beyond worthwhile and it's all I can talk about"
Talia University of Redlands
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