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 how to do things for myself more so than I had before. It's much different knowing that you don't have family anywhere near you, it teaches you to make bigger decisions for yourself without input from your parents."
C B Gettysburg College
"This program helped me start to think about what i want to do post-college. "
Brigit Whitman College
"I loved that I got to practice my Spanish everyday. I also feel much more independent now. I had never lived in a big city before, so learning the public transportation system and how to get around made me feel much more comfortable with traveling. "
A student University of Rochester
"My study abroad experience was incredibly worthwhile! I am so happy I decided to do it, as I experienced large amounts of growth in a multitude of ways. As cliche as it sounds, I did gain more independence than I previously had, primarily because you must take initiative yourself, there's less of a parental buffer and autonomy d..."
Bethanie Ithaca College
"A better understanding of what health policies can do and how they affect our day to day lives. I gained an international experience that I never had, and challenged how I viewed things prior. "
Kevin Au University of Rochester
"I learned a lot about South African history and culture, which I had no idea about before. We don't really learn much about the history of other countries at school in the US, so I felt like studying abroad helped me to understand more about how South Africa got to where it is today."
Anna Metcalf University of Rochester
"I learned about the culture of Vienna and so much knowledge of music. It was definitely worthwhile and I enjoyed every minute of it."
Yongwhi Lee University of Tulsa
"Learning about history of how Japan was formed, making soba noodles from scratch, trying out pottery and calligraphy, walking through the Atomic Bomb museum in Hiroshima, eating fresh oysters and other delicacies of each visited city, befriending friends from Australia, Korea, Japan, China, Malaysia...I can't even count those en..."
Kristie Le Tufts University
"I gained a new perspective and I really learned what it is like to live and thrive in another country. I learned about a new culture and a new language and I feel like I now have a second home. It was 100% worthwhile. "
Molly J Illinois Wesleyan University
"I learned a lot about myself abroad. I learned how to take days for myself and go to a museum alone if I couldn't find anyone to join me when I was free. I learned how to live away from my family and friends and to be more independent. It was definitely worthwhile, everyone should study abroad. "
katie.samuelsen The University of Texas at Austin
"Studying abroad has been one of the smartest decisions I have ever made. When I was younger I was timid and shy, and as the youngest of 3, I tended to ask a lot of questions and didn't try to figure things out on my own. I am so thankful that I decided to travel abroad on my own, with no friends, because I wanted to gain the ind..."
Allison Koch Hobart and William Smith Colleges
"I learned a lot about many different cultures, but I also learned a lot about myself. I learned to push myself outside my comfort zone, which always pays off in the end. "
A student Purdue University
"I felt comfortable in new environments, stressful situations or uneasy situations that I was able to handle well and gained a lot of confidence."
Kori Church Ithaca College
"Not only did my ability to speak French improved tremendously, but I also became more confident in both traveling and immersing myself in a foreign culture. I also found a newfound love for the French people and the French country, and I hope one day to return to live there. Study abroad left me with bigger goals and bigger drea..."
Abigail Taleon The Catholic University of America
"I really learned a lot about the Spanish culture and the city of Madrid. By the end of the trip, Madrid felt like home, a city I had grown to love. I also gained confidence in my Spanish speaking abilities."
A student University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
"I feel I've gained a better sense of self-awareness, self-esteem, and am more willing to take greater risks to jump into the unknown. I have a much better perspective of where I stand in the world as a student, an individual, and politically as an American--a mirror is admittedly held in front of you and your nationality as you ..."
A student University of Rochester
"I took a lot with me from this program. I learned that learning a language is one of the hardest things a person can do, I learned a whole lot about myself, I learned when it's actually an earthquake or when it's just the bus rumbling the ground around it. I learned so much and it was absolutely worthwhile."
Emily Pennsylvania State University - University Park / Penn State
"I learned how to live in a big city away from everyone I've grown up with, my friends from university, my family; I was completely independent and learned how to navigate a huge city, and discovered so much about myself. It was the most worthwhile experience and I strongly encourage everyone to go abroad somewhere!"
Nadia Pomona College
"I learned how to make independent decisions and adapt to an entirely new culture! It wasn't easy at times but I'm so grateful for the experience and have grown so much as a result. "
Annie Gocke Washington University in Saint Louis
"I had never lived far away from home (my college is within an hour from my family home) and this experience showed me that I could indeed live far away. Thanks to the great technology we have now, I was able to frequently message and Facetime my family and friends and so I never really missed them. I loved living abroad and havi..."
Shannon Pacific Lutheran University
"Overall, my four months in Granada were amazing, and now that I'm back in the US I really miss the city. Granada is a city that's full of complex history, amazing architecture, life in the streets, and its easily navigable by walking. IES abroad staff was good at orienting us to the new abroad life and was eager to make sure we ..."
A student Pomona College
"Traveling to Australia was the first time I ever left the country and I grew a lot throughout my experience. I gained a profound interest in exploring the world and meeting new people. Throughout my schooling at Rochester, I had met many people throughout the world but nothing compares to actually traveling to a different countr..."
Michael Kaplan University of Rochester
"I learned a lot about myself being abroad. Although being homesick does happen a few times, being abroad is worth it! "
Kimberly Carnero Ithaca College
"I learned how to speak french, which is truly one of the most precious gifts/accomplishments that you can experience- learning another language. So yes, it was completely worthwhile. "
A student Gustavus Adolphus College
"I worked with some very talented instructors. Some of them have had books published in several languages. Others taught at the conservatory in Milan such as the music theory instructor and our vocal instruction. The acting coach had a residency at the Piccolo Theatre in Milan. In addition, La Scala was only a 15 minute walk from..."
A student Illinois Wesleyan University
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