IES Abroad
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Why choose IES Abroad?
There's a reason why IES Abroad was named GoAbroad's Top Study Abroad Organization for two years in a row: everything we do is about the IES Abroad student. Created in 1950, we believe in crafting unforgettable, life-changing educational adventures that go beyond our students' expectations. Every year about 6,500 study abroad students choose IES Abroad for their authentic study and intern abro...
There's a reason why IES Abroad was named GoAbroad's Top Study Abroad Organization for two years in a row: everything we do is about the IES Abroad student. Created in 1950, we believe in crafting unforgettable, life-changing educational adventures that go beyond our students' expectations. Every year about 6,500 study abroad students choose IES Abroad for their authentic study and intern abroad experience. Our work starts in our Chicago headquarters and spreads across more than 140 study abroad programs in more than 30+ locations worldwide. With this network, we develop authentic global education and life-affirming cultural experiences. We believe that studying abroad should be a part of every student's academic life, and we aim to not only provide study abroad opportunities, but t...
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IES Abroad Granada: The Perfect Abroad Experience
by: Blake Rogers - United StatesProgram: IES Abroad Granada – Liberal Arts & LanguageWhen I first decided to go to IES Abroad Granada, I had no idea how it would go. I had never been to Europe before, and no other student from my program or person I knew from different colleges would be attending. It had always been a dream of mine to visit Europe, but I never expected to study abroad. When I first arrived, I immediately made friends that would last well beyond the conclusion of our program. While in Spain, I visited incredible places with my program: Sevilla, Córdoba, and M...
My time in Milan was unforgettable!
by: Dara Abimbola - United KingdomProgram: IES Abroad Milan – Italy TodayMy time in Milan was unforgettable, thanks largely to the experiences I sought out on my own. Being proactive truly brings out the best in the program. Exploring Italy's wineries, cities, and vibrant culture was incredible, giving me the chance to experience Italian life firsthand. Attending three operas for free and enjoying countless live classical music shows enriched my appreciation of the arts. Each trip, performance, and discovery made my time in Italy an experience of a lifetime, and I’m ...
Amazing
by: Breshna KhanProgram: IES Abroad Barcelona – Arts & CultureStudying abroad in Barcelona was an incredible experience, particularly due to the immersive language environment. I quickly improved my Spanish through daily conversations with locals and classes entirely in Spanish. My Spanish professor at IES helped me learn the language faster as well as understand some cultural norms. It was empowering to see how naturally I adapted. I was also very happy with my apartment, which was in a peaceful neighborhood. It had everything I needed and was close to p...
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Our French Language Immersion & Area Studies Program has two important goals: to improve your written and verbal proficiency in French through la...
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Milan, Italy is the perfect location for business students to study abroad. Students interested in expanding their knowledge of European commerce...
An urban adventure awaits you in London, one of the largest and most fascinating cities in Europe. Our program offers you hands-on education in t...
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Meredith Dungar
Participated in 2008
While earning her degree in German and Journalism and Advertising at the University of St. Thomas, Meredith has the opportunity to join IES Abroad in ...
Meredith Dungar
Participated in 2008
Apartment. I loved the people that I lived with. We would do family dinners and became quite the family. But, I wasn't completely immersed in the language at home. I was out of my apartment and I only took classes in German...but I think I would have liked to speak the language more.
Erin Sandberg
Participated in 2006
A Minneapolis native, Erin currently lives and works as a copywriter in Chicago, and takes French language classes for fun in her spare time. Erin stu...
Erin Sandberg
Participated in 2006
I had been taking French since 3rd grade, and wanted to finally put it to use. My mom also studied abroad in college, so it was something she strongly encouraged me to do as well.
Dominic Fusco
Participated in 2012
Dominic is native to California. Born in San Francisco and educated in Los Angeles, he has since travelled extensively throughout Europe and Asia. His...
Dominic Fusco
Participated in 2012
I have always been interested in travelling and experiencing different cultures, and as far back as I can remember it was my dream to study abroad while in college. The only tough decision ended up to be deciding where.
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