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 ton about myself and gained socially and academically. I know much more about other cultures and gained dozens of lasting friendships."
Jackson Weir Purdue University
"Half of the educational side of the abroad program is class and the other half is volunteer hours in the public healthcare system. Classes are focused on learning about the history and public healthcare system of South Africa and how South Africans are trying to change the system for the better of all people. Learning from peopl..."
Zach Kramer University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh
"Being in a Spanish-speaking country with Spanish immersion classes, I definitely became more fluent in Spanish. However, living abroad also gave me a broader worldview, and also proved to myself that I am strong and brave enough to go live in a new country. "
A student University of Missouri - Columbia
"A better understanding on how the Irish culture operates."
Jack O`Malley College of DuPage
"My listening skills in Spanish definitely improved, and for that I am so thankful. I also gained a larger appreciation for people from different walks of life than my own. It is so interesting to meet somebody close to your age from the other side of the world and to see how similar, yet different, your lives are. "
Matt Coffman Indiana University - Bloomington
"I feel I gained a deeper understanding of the people and culture that exists in Japan. There only so much you get from classes at Universities in your home country and nothing is quite like the real thing. Also, some the teachers at Nanzan were amazing. For me it was the Japanese Politics teacher who I would have hour long talks..."
Thomas Santos University of Florida
"I lived in Rathmines, Dublin and absolutely loved it. It was a close walk to the city center and it had the Irish charm I was looking for. The classes were amazing and I truly learned not only about Irish history, but also about Irish Culture as a whole. The professors were incredible and all had a genuine interest in their stud..."
Olivia Elkins University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill
"It was absolutely worthwhile! I gained cultural knowledge, as well as developed a greater sense of awareness. I made friends and I still keep in touch with my roommates from the program. Furthermore, I absolutely fell in love with Ireland. It is filled with charming, caring, and diverse people. The scenery is so breathtaking..."
A student University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill
"Learning about the art and histories of Paris, Rome, and Madrid were simply some of the most amazing educational experiences I could have asked for, and immersing myself into the cultures of these bustling cities was also incredibly important for my own world views and self growth. There's no need for textbooks and glossy printe..."
Kelly Crewse Indiana University - Bloomington
"What did I gain? Bravery. Now that I'm back home, I face everything with a "If I went to Germany, I can totally do this." mentality. It was the most amazing summer of my life."
Lorraine Engleman Indiana University - Southeast
"I became more culturally aware than I thought I would be. I learned so much about the city I was in, the people around me, and myself! It was absolutely worthwhile. "
Alyssa Burdick Indiana University - Bloomington
"I learned too many things to count while abroad. I learned how to roll with the punches, how to deal with whatever life throws at me. I greatly improved my German and my confidence in speaking. I learned about the EU and German film through my classes. I learned how to meet new people, even those who do not speak my language. Ov..."
Hannah Conroy Pennsylvania State University - University Park / Penn State
"Living abroad was the best experience of my life. I learned so much, not just about the local culture and history, but how to be more independent and confident in navigating the world. It was also a whole lot of fun, and the memories I have from my trip are ones that I will cherish forever."
Ellen Adams University of Virginia
"In addition to learning a lot about Berlin, Germany, and their population, I learned a lot about myself and what kind of person I want to be in the world. Interacting with all of these new people, places, and things really made me realize how much of the world is still out there for me to explore and learn about! There's so much..."
Rosie Amherst College
"A new cultural mindset, a great deal of first-hand experience with Japanese language and culture, and so many new friends that I am still in touch with. It was absolutely worthwhile."
A student Florida Gulf Coast University
"I definitely believe I became a better actor and am so much more globally aware now. Ireland is amazing and I think we have so much to learn from their history. "
Meriwether Lyman University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill
"See response above."
A student The College of Wooster
"The experience was definitely worthwhile! I learned that I am incredibly fascinated by German culture, as well as learning so much from Germany's passion for sustainable living."
Christian Romero Brandeis University
"It was absolutely worthwhile. The experience really taught me how to be an individual and get by in a foreign city and foreign culture. "
A student Brandeis University
"I learnt a lot. Germany was not as easy to fit in. I learnt how to deal with people's attitude to minority. As an Asian I feel that when people encounter me they do not treat me as a unique individual but a general Asian. "
A student Brandeis University
"I learned a wide range of useful information, from simply learning how to navigate a foreign city to acquainting myself with the fine aspects of a culture. My language abilities improved a great deal, and moreover, my confidence with the language and locals certainly improved. I have a greater appreciation for different ways of ..."
Taylor Mills Hope College
"Coming from a very conservative city in the southern United States my experience at the University of Cape Town shaped me in such a positive way. The perspective I gained was one I could have only gained in this unique city. Cape Town is vibrant - a mixing pot of so many beautiful cultures accented with immaculate nature, unlike..."
A student Wofford College
"I learned a lot about myself in terms of political views. I learned what I truly cared about and believed in"
Trevor Trinity University
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