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
"This was the best semester of my life and I am so glad that I was lucky enough to experience it!"
Gabrielle P Villanova University
"Now that I am back, I have no regrets about studying in Dublin. I am much more willing to try new things now and to find out what is going on in my community. Studying abroad forced me to seek out and try new experiences and I am not going to let that habit die. I am also more confident advocating for myself now. I have moved to..."
A student University of Rochester
"Coming home is when you realize how much study abroad affected you. My independence has skyrocketed and my ability to voice my thoughts has amplified to a healthy extent that I never thought I possessed. It was all in me the whole time – sometimes you need a little world exploration to uncover the true you."
Caeli Q University of Rochester
"I was able to immerse myself in a new culture and explore places I would have never had the opportunity to see otherwise. I became more independent and confident, and it was definitely worthwhile."
A student Vanderbilt University
"Totally worthwhile! I learned how to be more independent and adaptive to new situations. I gained a larger worldview and cultural perspective. My French skills also improved! "
Megan C The College of William and Mary
" Living in a city abroad is so different from simply visiting a place on a vacation; when you live in a city, you really get immersed in the culture and customs of everyday life in that place. The changes in lifestyle that I experienced when I first arrived in Milan took a little time to get used to (i.e. the later dinner time,..."
Emma M University of Rochester
"This opportunity could not have come at a more perfect time. I had just finished my most grueling semester of college and my terms were coming to an end for my positions in both my business and social fraternity. I felt the need to break from the mundane and try something completely new, and the Study London program through IES ..."
Steven F Indiana University - Bloomington
"During my time abroad I not only discovered a new country, cultures and food but ultimately I rediscovered myself. "
A student Creighton University
"It was definitely worth it! I think letting myself get lost with my friends and learning how to use a real map rather than GPS always ended with an interesting story! Overall, I expanded my cultural awareness and widened my horizons, which is a must-do in your 20s. The incredible experiences I had and the long-lasting relationsh..."
Shurouq H University of Rochester
"Broaden my world view, pushed me outside of my comfort zone, helped me find more self-confidence in my abilities"
Anna M Illinois Wesleyan University
"Very worthwhile. I learned a new language and experienced a new culture as well."
A student Ithaca College
"I was extremely impressed with IES Study in Nantes and my stay there ended up being some of the best five months of my life. The program is very well organized and the staff is professional, enthusiastic, and truly cares about the students. They made it clear that they were there to help us and they were all very approachable. A..."
A student The College of Wooster
"I learned a lot not only about a foreign culture, but also about myself. Studying abroad challenged me in ways that no other experience has, and it pushed me to open my mind to different ways of viewing and experiencing the world. I also became much more independent than I had been when I arrived. "
A student The College of Wooster
"One of the most important things to mention is that although the program and the staff are very much there for you, their structure of the program also encourages everyone to be the main driver in their experience, both academically and socially. As a result, you learn to be incredibly independent in a foreign country and learn..."
Marialyse M Connecticut College
"Studying abroad was definitely worthwhile. I learned so much not only culturally, but academically. It was an amazing experience that I would never trade."
Julia B Purdue Honors College - Purdue University
"I vastly improved my language skills and became immersed in my host culture. Additionally, I made lifelong friends and enjoyed fantastic travel experiences outside of Nantes. "
A student University of Saint Thomas - Minnesota
"Studying abroad makes you grow as a person. You're in a different country, living on your own and fending for yourself for the first time. You don't have mom and dad nearby to help you in emergencies. You become independent and adventurous because this is a once in a lifetime experience, and you don't want to miss out on anythin..."
Hannah L Indiana University - Bloomington
"This was definitely a worthwhile experience. I met people I won't forget and had experiences that were absolutely amazing. I learned a lot about myself as well as about where I lived. "
A student University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
"My experience changed my life in so many ways. I became a curious, outgoing, confident adventurous person and gained skills I didn't even know i was lacking. Study abroad was one of the best decisions I have ever made "
A student Indiana University - Bloomington
"I not only learned so much about myself as a student and person but also a lot about the Italian culture and workplace. It was a very humbling experience as an American student and I was so lucky to have gotten the chance to do this. "
MK O Franklin & Marshall College
"I gained plenty of new friends and learned how to be more independent. It was extremely worthwhile!"
Meredith V Loyola University Chicago
"From my experience abroad I learned how to be an independent global-citizen. I am much more open to change and different cultures than it was before. By living abroad I also learned how to adapt to situations and learned how to rely on my language and communication skills. It was a worthwhile experience that I will cherish forev..."
Sarah S Wofford College
"I was so blessed to study abroad in London for a semester. The experience challenged me as a person in a broad range of areas: socially, academically, and vocationally. Socially, I loved meeting new international friends outside the program in my student dorm, the local gospel choir, my sister's church, a London faith-based grou..."
MaryAnna K University of Rochester
"I learned to be independent and ask questions, try new things, and just be brave. "
Katie B University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill
"Every class I took with IES was extremely informative and challenging enough where I still remember what I learned to this day. From traveling, I gained a broader perspective of the world, a passion for exploration and even filming, and more understanding of myself as a person. I definitely came out of this program more mature, ..."
Philip C Tufts University
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