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 a lot about myself and gained a lot of confidence in myself. I also learned a lot about a new culture and the vast world outside of the teeny tiny United States. I also got the travel bug. I wanna travel more!! "
Caitlin T Providence College
"I really enjoyed my experience with IES. I felt that my language skill was a appropriately placed and the professors were easy to talk to as well. "
A student University of the Pacific
"My spanish definitely improved and I learned how to be street smart. Living in Buenos Aires gives you an appreciation for the little things. "
A student The University of Texas at Austin
"Learned a lot about the differences in culture and got in sync with the Parisian culture"
A student Providence College
"I learned a lot about myself, my limits, my goals and the sort of direction I want to try to take my life next. "
A student Brandeis University
"The importance of meeting other people and hearing their stories."
A student Providence College
"Becoming more independent and learning about myself more. It was good but not that worthwhile."
matt g Providence College
"I could not possibly sum up everything here."
A student Fordham University
"I gained a broader aspect of the world. It was certainly worthwhile, as I had the opportunity to travel within Austria as well as to bordering countries, and learn about the various cultures. I also made a lot of new friends!"
A student Brandeis University
"i learned to rely on myself and become more comfortable with being on my own. i had to travel on my own, i had to make my own food, and i had to live on my own. this experience gave me the confidence to depend on myself. "
A student Brandeis University
"I learned a lot about the Italian culture, and it made me realize how lucky I am to be born an American citizen. We have a better education system that actually forces you to learn as opposed to memorizing useless facts. Our public workers are professional and prompt. They don't start yelling at you in Italian just because you t..."
A student Bentley University
"Language skills, new friends, and I also learned a lot about myself. Definitely not the easiest semester for me personally but worthwhile."
Taylor E Fordham University
"I learned a lot about myself and feel much more confident in myself in the fact that if I was dropped in any city in the world I feel like I would be able to survive just fine. Also, I'm much more outgoing and have learned a second language."
A student Fordham University
"Improved my Spanish, met great people, experienced another culture"
emmanouilidou Brandeis University
"Yes it was worthwhile. Everyone should study abroad."
Claire F Brandeis University
"I learned a lot about how to learn from different teaching styles and I wouldn't change anything about my semester abroad."
Scott V University of the Pacific
"I think the fact that I made 0 French friends my entire time there says it all. Paris was a great place to study, but IES Paris is not a good program in any way, and I strongly advise against it. I had just done IES Tokyo and loved it so I was shocked that it was so different; I should have done more research."
A student Austin College
"I would do it over and over and over again. It was the best, I learned so much about myself and more of what I want out of life. "
A student Bentley University
"Because I spoke so little Japanese when I arrived in Japan, I learned to quickly adapt to new situations, even when I did not entirely understand what was happening. I learned to befriend people from a very different culture than my own and to appreciate the strengths and weaknesses of each culture. I obviously gained a great de..."
A student The University of Texas at Austin
"I learned how to depend on myself more, I learned about the ecuadorian culture, and greatly improved my Spanish."
Colbie D Trinity University
"I learned an incredible amount about myself, the Spanish language and Latin American politics. I think most importantly I learned how to be adventurous while being safe."
Lucas B Trinity University
"I improved my language skills, I was able to be immersed into a new culture, I was able to meet new people and gain more perspective. Overall, I gained a lot of personal knoweldge and cultural knowledge from my trip. "
A student Trinity University
"I feel like I understand in depth a culture different from my own and I have a confidence that I can work and travel outside of the United States with ease."
Joel V Trinity University
"I developed a deeper love of German culture, greatly improved my language skills, became more independent and met the most amazing friends who are still in my life a year later! This was the best decision that I could have made!"
Rachel J College of Charleston
"Learned how to be independent and deal with stressful issues like navigating foreign cities, transportation screw ups, day-to-day living. yes, it was very worthwhile."
Hillary K Trinity University
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