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
"My travel bug has definitely gotten larger after studying abroad. I love being immersed in different cultures and experiencing new places, so I feel I gained a new appreciation for these other countries. Although I held appreciation before abroad, it feels much more amplified now that I have seen some of these incredible places ..."
Lucy M University of Tennessee - Knoxville
"It was very worthwhile. I made so many great friendships! Some of which I still am best friends today"
Valentina R Indiana University - Bloomington
"IES Abroad does a fantastic job of offering authentic experiences with the host country’s culture and educational system while catering to students with experience in the American education system. Orientation is in-depth for culture shock, language (regardless of experience with host language), educational system, and so many o..."
Katie B Butler University
"From my experience studying abroad with IES Milan, I gained invaluable insights into both myself and the world around me. Immersing myself in a new culture and navigating life in a foreign country taught me independence, adaptability, and resilience. Living in Milan challenged me to step outside my comfort zone, from learning th..."
A student St. Olaf College
"The people I met in Vienna are some of my closest friends. Our time traveling together cemented a bond that I will cherish forever. IES: Vienna also sponsors trips and provides information to aid students in traveling both in Austria and across Europe. IES: Vienna provides a space for its students to take academically rigorous c..."
Diana M Boston College
"Great experience and memories"
A student Brandeis University
"I learned a lot about putting myself out there and making new connections in uncomfortable situations"
A student Brandeis University
"I learnt how to live by myself in a new country"
A student Brandeis University
"I enjoyed getting to connect with local italians by living and working with them "
A student Brandeis University
"I got much more confident in my spanish and with living abroad."
A student Brandeis University
"It was such a fun semester!"
Liliana A Brandeis University
"I learned how to actually speak Spanish, I learned that there is no such thing as the human/nature divide, what a granadilla is, that there is a lot of value in physical discomfort, that I can actually tan given enough time, that I can learn to enjoy profound amounts of free time, that part of the reason that the Amazon is being..."
A student Brandeis University
"During my time abroad, I had lots of both academic and personal growth. I had numerous enriching experiences that pushed me out of my comfort zone. Things from hiking and rock climbing for the first time, to learning from my local South African friends and going on my academic trips. The main lesson I have learned is that I can ..."
Kunga C Brandeis University
"improved my spanish, became more independent and confident living/traveling/exploring on my own. Made friends from all over the US that I still keep in tough with"
Zoe S Brandeis University
"I enjoyed learning basic Dutch and immersing myself in Dutch culture."
A student Brandeis University
"For me, I feel like it was less about the culture specifically and more so about learning to live almost completely independently in a different culture altogether, since I had never even lived outside of my home state. "
A student Brandeis University
"It was worth my time, as I was able to experience and learn about perspective I would have never encountered in the US. "
A student Brandeis University
"it was great would do it again"
A student Brandeis University
"Absolutely worthwhile, I learned to reach out to the people around me and utilize the resources available to me."
A student Brandeis University
"I learned a lot of self-confidence and love for another place."
Molly B Brandeis University
"I learned a lot about the Spanish culture and was able to travel around Europe. Very worthwhile experience"
Ethan W Brandeis University
"It totally was! I loved my experience."
Lily R Brandeis University
"I learned how difficult it is to communicate in a second language, and gained an even bigger sense of empathy for people who have to navigate in countries where they don't speak the language very well. "
A student Brandeis University
"I learned so much about Spain and art history and it was so worthwhile. "
A student Brandeis University
"I learned language and life skills from being abroad. In terms of learning how to navigate a new location, specifically with a different culture and language. I definitely believe it was worthwhile. "
Jessica W Brandeis University
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