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
"World knowledge. Better language skills. better people skills. totally worthwhile."
A student Brandeis University
"I learned a lot about the culture in other countries as well as the culture in the U.S. from an outside perspective. My classes, although extremely manageable work wise, were quite interesting. "
Michelle M Trinity University
"I learned to be independent and how to navigate situations that are out of my comfort zone. I learned to interact with people from a wide range of countries. I got to see an incredible amount of places and cultures in a short amount of time. "
Heidi Krause Trinity University
"I learned a lot about myself, and yes. "
A student Trinity University
"I learned what it is like to live under the shadow of having lost two world wars, how different Europe is to the US politically and culturally speaking, and a great deal of German. I believe it was worthwhile."
A student Brandeis University
"Independence, confidence, problem solving skills. I learned a lot of things by trial and error- the metro/train systems in different countries, how to barter in the souks in Morocco, how to get around in Venice without getting lost, how to use the night búhos in Madrid... definitely worthwhile. "
A student Trinity University
"I gained a better understanding about French culture and politics. "
A student Trinity University
"I improved my language skills in I way that I couldn't have if I hadn't gone abroad. I also made friendships that I believe will last."
A student Trinity University
"Confidence. Desire to travel. Inspiration to take action about my future. Desire to learn more languages. It was completely worthwhile."
A student Trinity University
"yes! yes!"
Brooke Winterhalder The University of Texas at Austin
"I've learned so many things about Europe and traveled a lot. It totally worth it. "
A student Trinity University
"Learned more Spanish, learned more about myself and what I enjoy, got to travel a lot, got to experience new cultures and try new things, became more adventurous, definitely worthwhile "
Samiah Razak Trinity University
"I gained a love for a new culture that I had never experienced before. I already loved the French food I had tried before, but I was able to try so much more, much of it home-cooked by my host mom. Living with a host family allowed me to experience the culture more than I otherwise would have. It was great to meet French and ..."
Oliver Toal University of Hartford
"As stated above, I learned so many things that I never even knew I had to leearn about. I learned to view the world through a completely different lens than the traditional American perspectiv, I was able to break into the business sector in London (which I would argue is one of the hardest one's to get a foot in in the world), ..."
Maria Sofia Roque Rosales The University of Texas at Austin
"Language, a lot of language. Yes twas' quite worthwhile."
A student University of Hartford
"I learned more spanish than I expected. "
Marcella M Trinity University
"IES Abroad Granada allowed me to become a more confident, worldly individual. Going abroad put me outside of my comfort zone, and I'm very grateful for that. In Granada, I became familiar with a new and beautiful culture, fell in love with art and architecture and dance, made some amazing new friends, and learned how to cook exc..."
A student Kenyon College
"Learned a lot about Berlin's rapid gentrification, architecture, social issues, and history. "
A student Brandeis University
"I gained independence, experience, expansion of my worldview, perspective, confidence, a network of people all over the world, a new appreciation for people and places. I also gained a new incentive to learn a language that I never thought I'd have. It was an invaluable experience."
A student The University of Texas at Austin
"I gained an innumerable amount of self-love and self-awareness, as well as many friends and experiences that I can never recreate in their entirety because they are so precious to my time here. "
A student Brandeis University
"Language, open-mindedness, saw Europe. Yes"
Benjamin M Brandeis University
"Studying in Amsterdam with IES wasn't just a life changing experience, it was preparation for life after graduation and acceptance of a new life style and culture. Looking back on it, I wouldn’t have chosen another program or location. I met tons of other study abroad students from various countries who said they loved their pro..."
Abigail Z The University of Texas at Austin
"I learned how to appreciate new cultures, whether it's my Spanish host family or my friend I met here from Missouri. I learned more Spanish than I ever have before or will again. IES is also not a vacation. I have a full academic courseload, with final exams and final projects/essays. I'll intege"
Ari L Brandeis University
"The overall experience was worthwhile, it's what you put into it. I learned the significance of balancing outside life with school/program obligations"
Ryan T The University of Texas at Austin
"Incredibly so, international exposure, enhanced social understanding, cultural adaptation techniques, and significant improvements in my ability to speak and understand Castellano. "
Alexander G Trinity University
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