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 a ton of confidence and I became more independent. My French improved greatly and it was definitely worthwhile."
Sydney L University of Vermont
"Fluency in a new language and a whole new insight on life"
Liza L The University of Texas at Austin
"It was definitely worthwhile and don't get me wrong I loved the program and the people. If I had to do it again though I would have looked for a program with more of a foreign component that was less Americanized."
Chuck R The University of Texas at Austin
"Best experience ever. I learned about different cultures, people, ideals, etc. It has made me even more open-minded. I was never really outgoing, but I feel more comfortable with myself now. Study abroad is better than just traveling because you have an opportunity to create this life elsewhere with your peers, and you have to l..."
A student The University of Texas at Austin
"Yes. It was amazing to experience life from a foreigner's perspective. The people were so different in so many fascinating ways."
Alison C University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
"Yes, it was absolutely worthwhile!"
ILoveArgentina University of Rochester
"Life experience/ Yes"
Andrea G The University of Texas at Austin
"I have gained confidence in myself and the desire to travel more in the future. It was very worthwile."
A student University of the Pacific
"Perspective. Ultimately yes, but I had to work hard to make it that way... "
Christopher S Austin College
"My experience was definitely worthwhile. I was exposed to a whole new type of lifestyle, the European lifestyle, and I absolutely loved it. Being a part of that culture helped me realize that there is so much more too life. I grew up so much as an individual while I was abroad and I am much more comfortable with the thought of b..."
A student University of Rochester
"I learned how to be independent and plan trips where I wanted under a budget. I also learned more about city life living so close to Sydney. "
A student University of Rochester
"Friendship. Independence. Ability to travel to and easily visit foreign cities - you really learn about train/subway schedules and maps and hostels. It was definitely worthwhile!"
Aurora D University of Rochester
"More than I can say in this box. One gain is my Spanish language level, which has improved significantly. On another level, my eyes were opened to so many different cultures (from traveling, which I also did around the country and to Morocco), I made a bunch of great friends, and learned how to live a little more independently. ..."
A student University of Rochester
"Very worthwhile. It is true that I learned more comparatively about the United States than I truly learned about Chile. Politics and International Relations have faces now, whereas before it was theory and talk. "
Andrea D Providence College
"I learned how to be independent, handle my budget accordingly, and travel in foreign areas. "
Don E Providence College
"I learned nothing new when it came to the language and culture. The only plus side during my stay in Japan was going to concerts and meeting bands."
A student Austin College
"Many new friends; the German language, food and culture; cultural differences and structure of the EU; and more patience with myself. I am already hoping to return to Europe in order to explore more of the countries I was not able to see while abroad."
A student Bryant University
"I learned about the other people in the world and it was worthwhile "
A student Villanova University
"I think I am a more patient with people who do not speak a language. I am also eager to learn new languages. I definitely want to learn Spanish and Arabic now."
A student Villanova University
"It was a fantastic experience and I have learned much about myself and how to take care of myself with limited resources. I would highly recommend it. Rome was a challenge to get around but such an exciting place to live. What an adventure! "
A student Trinity University
"I learned a lot about the Italian culture. It was definitely beneficial to me and my future "
A student University of Rochester
"I gained a stronger sense of independence, starting college far from home was the first big step, but being in another country altogether was a whole flight of stairs. It was extremely worthwhile, and I miss it a lot. "
A student University of Rochester
"I learned how to be a more independent person and how to adapt to new environments. It was probably the most worthwhile trip I will ever go on. "
allaynadehond University of Rochester
"We only have so long on this earth, so make the best of every moment, and experience as much as you possibly can!"
A student University of Rochester
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