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 gained so many valuable skills that can be applied to my everyday life no matter where I am living. The greatest thing I learned abroad was how big the world is yet how people at the core all really are the same, even if they have lived completely different lives. After traveling and seeing how other people live and interact w..."
Julia M Purdue University
"I learned more about my tendency to worry about things that are out of my control, and now I am a person who is a lot less preoccupied and a lot more chill. I also realized just how much the world has its eyes on America. The Spanish news covered a lot of American news, but I hardly ever hear news about Spain covered in America...."
Jenna S Whitman College
"I improved my Spanish, made great friends, learned a lot about other cultures. It was definitely a worthwhile experience."
Maggie S Kenyon College
"I learned how to live independently and improved my German skills tremendously."
Jessica E Trinity College
"My ability to speak Spanish definitely is much stronger now. I also learned more about global perspectives and seeing the world in a different light. Also, I learned a great deal about the Spanish culture. It definitely was worthwhile because I gained experiences and knowledge to benefit me for a lifetime. "
A student Wofford College
"I was able to gain a more worldly perspective. Very worthwhile. "
Jon Y Ithaca College
"Every I learned and gained was worthwhile. I would not change my experience for anything"
lauren.hagestad James Madison University
"My semester in Chile taught me that being abroad is not at all like you often see it portrayed. When you're looking at another person's experience on Facebook or study abroad review sites, you tend to really be seeing a highlight reel: pictures from crazy parties, insane weekend trips, or other extraordinary moments. You never g..."
Nicholas A Brown University
"My time in Vienna was an incredible experience. IES helped me find a balance between academics, exploration, and travel that made my time in Vienna exactly what I wanted. Unlike some other abroad programs, IES values a rigorous academic schedule that allows you to get the most out of the city by learning about it's past while yo..."
A student Boston College
"Very interesting topics covered in course; great feel for local culture and experiences; very skilled and independent travel now"
Annabel R The University of Texas at Austin
"I gained a greater appreciation for classical music, I learned a lot about Austrian culture and the German language, and I gained some wonderful friendships and experiences in a beautiful city. It was an absolutely worthwhile experience. "
A student University of Rochester
"It was absolutely worthwhile! I gained a better appreciation for culture. I learned so much about myself and Barcelona itself. I significantly improved my language skills."
katie.duncan.505 Wofford College
"I gained a greater understanding of the scope of the world and different cultures. It was definitely worthwhile."
Andy P Tufts University
"My experience abroad with IES was so amazing it’s hard to describe with just one review. IES provided me with the opportunity to study abroad in Sydney, Australia during the Spring 2014 semester. Little did I know before going, this trip would eventually change my life. IES made every transition from living to school situatio..."
ciera t Southern Methodist University
"I learned soo much about myself and the people around me. I got to experience a different culture that seemed so very very different from my own at first and yet became familiar and comfortable by the end. I LOVED my time in Granada and would recommend it in a heartbeat!"
SavyMack Wofford College
"I gained a confidence from going abroad that I never had before. I feel safe and capable in a big city and I feel like I could live and adjust to anywhere!"
Chelsea K Indiana University - Bloomington
"Yes it was worthwhile. I learned to look at things in a number of different perspectives and that understanding other people and cultures is critical to be a global person"
Ryan B George Washington University
"I learned a lot of about both myself over the course of the semester. I was forced to challenge myself in new ways, and had to work through new and difficult situations. It was definitely worthwhile, and I have grown in many ways as a result of the experience. "
Kelsey M Connecticut College
"Completely worth while, if you try something new people are understanding and accommodating. "
Thomas S Bates College
"I gained a lot of self-confidence, cultural sensitivity, the ability to be patient, knowledge and maturity. It was 100% worthwhile."
Elissa R Ithaca College
"Absolutely worthwhile. Learned a lot about a new country- politics, economics, culture. Got a lot better at meeting new people and making friends. Forces you to go with the flow. "
A student The University of Texas at Austin
"I learned that there are lovely people in Salamanca but the university system is really lacking. I probably could have found a better program (location-wise) to cater to my more demanding academic interests, but I can't say that I regret going to Salamanca due to all the friends I made and experiences I had."
Emma A Macalester College
"I gained usable knowledge in GIS mapping and introduction into engineering. I also got to travel to many countries I hadn't visited before. It was very worthwhile. "
Kaitlin T Emory University
"I learned more of the Japanese culture by being immersed in it and was not as in love with it as I had imagined. It is hard to really join Japanese society because it is famous for being so closed off and resistant to change or influence. This is both good and bad as a foreigner because you get the sense that even those who move..."
Keri Ann Y Macalester College
"I learned that traveling alone is a great time to learn about yourself while meeting random people from around the world. In my honest opinion it should be a requirement for all students. I really opens you up to other cultures and ways of thinking."
A student Franklin & Marshall College
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