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 so much about personally and professionally. Having this internship and research experience under my belt has already helped me when applying for jobs and research back in America. It was also great for networking, two of my bosses from my internship in Italy just wrote me letters of recommendation for an internship at..."
A student Pennsylvania State University - University Park / Penn State
"The most important thing I gained from this summer abroad was the work experience - my internship was perfect for my career goals, and having international experience doesn't hurt. It was worthwhile, although it may not have been worth the cost if I hadn't had such a good internship placement. "
Elizabeth P Indiana University - Bloomington
"I learned about myself and others. I learned a lot about other cultures and now have a new perspective on them. It was very worthwhile."
Jennifer R University of Florida
"Initially, I was a little worried about choosing a program in a smaller city but I couldn't have made a better decision. This city became a second home to me and transformed my life. I was really able to get to know the city and become familiar with its traditions and history. I was also able to dramatically improve my Italian ..."
Jess H Lehigh University
"I learned that some of the best things in life are not materialistic and that there is something to be said about the friendships you make while exploring the world. "
Chloe B Trinity University
"I learned how to manage my money more efficiently. "
Matthew M Trinity University
"Definitely! The experience was phenomenal. Getting to be in a new country and practice a new language was a really valuable and fun experience, and I'm really grateful and happy to have had the chance to go! "
A student Trinity University
"Studying abroad was one of the best decisions I ever made for myself. It was an incredible experience and I was able to share it with other wonderful people. Going through IES made everything easy and simple so we could focus on getting the most out of our time there. I would absolutely recommend studying abroad with IES - I mad..."
Shannon C Rutgers University - New Brunswick
"I learned a lot about many things, and it was definitely interesting. "
Josh H Brandeis University
"I truly learned how to budget. Even though I lived with Americans it, was an eye opening experience having such different people (with different backgrounds/ from different parts of the US) interacting under one roof. It was different than college because you partially interact with people different people, but spend a majorit..."
Kathryn K University of Tulsa
"There is not enough space in this box to describe what I learned from studying abroad, but it was definitely worthwhile!"
Camden S University of Tulsa
"A great intro to the language, an amazing time exploring Tokyo and a lot of friendships along the way. "
Cynthia L Brandeis University
"I learned about living in a huge city. It was definitely worthwhile."
A student Trinity University
"I LOVED Amsterdam. It's such a different environment from what we experience in the US, and also very unique in the social context of Europe in general. The other program participants came from all over the US, and came from very diverse backgrounds. If you have the chance to go, do it. I had the most amazing summer of my entire..."
A student Indiana University - Bloomington
"This summer I had the privilege to study Music Performance in Vienna Austria through IES Abroad. Originally I was not excited to study abroad, but my experience in Austria changed my entire opinion of study abroad curriculum and opportunity. The IES Music Performance program in Vienna is an exquisite program filled with teac..."
Abby S Bryn Mawr College
"Living in Siena was everything I wanted studying abroad to be about and more! Since Siena is a smaller city than others in Italy, it created a quaint, home-like feeling to it. By the time I left, I felt comfortable in the city and felt like one of the locals, and I always felt safe, even walking at night. I found it very fasc..."
Amanda A California Lutheran University
"I learned to be able to trust in yourself and to try to understand the culture you are living in before you act or speak."
Megan S Benedictine University
"I learned my sense of adventure"
Steven C Pennsylvania State University - University Park / Penn State
"I learned how to navigate a new city on my own: transportation, food, attractions. I gained friends I wouldn't have met anywhere else. It was totally outside my comfort zone, and I'm so glad I pushed myself."
Emma N University of Nebraska - Lincoln
"I gained new experiences and memories which really matured me to take on more responsibility. Now I feel like I can plan more adventures because the whole experience was all just one spontaneous moment after another."
Bri R Tufts University
"I learned a lot from inside the classroom, but I learned even more from the course-related excursions I attended, which allowed me to see more areas and neighborhoods of the city than I would have seen on my own. My French language and comprehension skills were challenged daily, as I communicated with my host family, my profess..."
A student Ohio State University - Columbus
"I travelled abroad to London for 8 weeks as a part of IES Abroad's 2015 UK Today program. I had the time of my life, with so many amazing new friends! I had the experience of fully immersing myself in a different culture and meeting people from all over the world. I got to take in an incredible amount of beautiful art, and try n..."
Bridget B Wagner College
"I attended community college for 4 years part time before finally transferring to the University of Pittsburgh for my junior year. Since I only had 2 years left at my new school, I wanted to make the best of it and take advantage of every opportunity that presented itself. I chose IES Abroad Berlin because I wanted to practice m..."
Nikita C University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh
"The opportunity to study abroad is one that every student should take. Not only do you meet great people from around the world, you make great friends, experience cultures that you may have never considered exploring and you expose yourself to different situations that you could not get from your University. My time abroad was u..."
Jessica R University of Rochester
"I'm more outgoing and independent. I learned a lot academically, and made sure to pick up a lot of the local literature, but I also learned to take care of myself and make plans for my own adventures. I am more confident after this experience, too, and a much better storyteller!"
Taylor H Indiana University - Bloomington
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