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
"It was absolutely worthwhile. I would never trade it. "
Chelsea T William Jewell College
"I gained a new perspective on the world beyond what I have experienced living in the US"
Nick G Bentley University
"I feel I became a much more mature and independent person from the experience. I walked away with a lot of fun memories and an appreciation for the "Berlin life style" if you can claim that such a thing even exists. Going to Berlin was definitely one of the best decisions I've made, and I'd like to go back again one day. "
A student Austin College
"It was definitely worthwhile. I gained a new perception on life and business especially that has actually changed the way i approach every day decisions."
Matthew S Pennsylvania State University - University Park
"I learned a lot of German, got more confident when speaking and gained a lot of knowledge about German life and culture - which is exactly what I wanted to gain from the program. However, one of the best things about this program were all the people I met. We were about 40 Americans, from all over the US, and at the end we were ..."
Katja E Tufts University
"I learned about myself, particularly my perseverance. I gained self-confidence, improved language skill and skills needed to live in a big city. "
A student Santa Clara University
" I would highly recommend the teaching internships offered, where you go into Austrian schools and learn firsthand about the average life of a person who may not be too much younger than you and come to understand the similarities and differences between your life and theirs."
Sam G University of Rochester
"I gained a broader sense of self and the confidence that I can overcome any obstacle. I have truly grown as a person and feel like I'm now ready for the real world, whereas before study abroad I relied a lot on my friends and family."
A student Villanova University
"More than can be written in this text box. It was totally worthwhile"
A student William Jewell College
"It was worthwhile, but really, really challenging!"
Annie B William Jewell College
"I learned a lot about the language and the Japanese people as well as their culture. I already had an idea about what it would be like but was shown I knew very little. I also learned that there is much to appreciate about all cultures and that there are good and bad with both. Finally, despite the clashing differences, there wa..."
A student The University of Texas at Austin
"I learned more about Italian language and culture and got a really great internship out of it."
Julian C Brandeis University
"Intercultural understanding and being able to experience how people live in Europe."
Patrick C Bentley University
"Its so difficult to organize what I learned from my experience abroad but it was most definitely worth while. I learned so much more about the language and culture of Spain than I could have imagined. Speaking the language and being surrounded by others speaking it made me happy. I learned so much about the cultural differences ..."
A student Villanova University
"There is so much that I have gained and learned that there is not the time or room to explain it all. It was absolutely worthwhile. "
Catherine L The University of Texas at Austin
"A new perspective for living in America and all the opportunities offered to us that we take for granted. Also some direction for my life post graduation realizing that there are many more possibilities than I originally believed ie travel, living abroad, peace corps etc. (not just obtaining a corporate job)."
Marissa G Bentley University
"I grew up so much during my time abroad. I learned how to manage my money, live on my own, use public transportation efficiently, and overall take care of myself. More than that, I grew up emotionally. I discovered what and who in my life is the most important, and what things matter more than others. By the end of the trip, I f..."
Taylor E Villanova University
"Completely worthwhile! I gained a sense of confidence in my own ability to be independent and organize my own travel and trips and budget my own finances like I never have before. "
Rachel S Wellesley College
"A greater appreciation of Spanish culture and how it is different/similar to the culture in the US. The experience was worthwhile."
A student Trinity University
"I absolutely LOVED being abroad--meeting new people and seeing the sites of all the places I traveled to were the greatest experiences of my life! It's unfortunate I was stuck in a terrible program, but I did my own thing and had a blast exploring Europe!"
A student Providence College
"it was 1000% worthwhile, I learned that you have to take advantage of your surroundings and that it's a once in a lifetime experience"
Sudie S Tufts University
"I learned a lot about myself and my ability to assimilate to different situations and be independent. To me the entire experience was so worth it, I would do it 100 times over if I could. "
A student Villanova University
"You gain so much cultural knowledge, and so many skills about how to live in a completely new environment. You definitely grow as a person."
A student Brandeis University
"My experience abroad was certainly worthwhile. I learned a lot more about both Italian and American culture."
A student Fordham University
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