Customized & Faculty-Led Programs Models

Facilitating Learning Across the Globe

Planning a study abroad program based on your subject matter and the best interests of your students is an exciting opportunity. That said, we know it can be daunting—which is why IES Abroad Customized & Faculty-Led Programs is here to help. From housing, insurance, and transportation to cultural events, courses, field trips, we've got you covered with your choice of customizable options. So you can feel confident that we've "done this before" even if you (or your students) haven't!

Below, have a look at some models from programs we've run (and continue to run) and consider what you see as starting points for the academic adventure you'd like to create for your students.

Customizable Program Models

Semester-Long First-Year Cohort Program

Program Duration: Semster/15 weeks
Location: Rome, but possible in most IES Abroad Destinations
Themes: First-Year Cohort, Interdiscplinary
Inclusions:
- Orientation
- Dedicated Student Success Coordinator
- Enhanced 24/7 health and safety support
- Housing (usually apartment, residence hall, or hotel)
- Classroom space
- 2 group meals
- 3 (each): guest lectures, cultural events
- 5 site visits within the city
- 2 (each): day trips outside the city, overnight fields trips

12-Day Global Pillars Program

Program Duration: 2 Weeks
Location: Barcelona, but possible in any IES Abroad Destination
Themes: IES Abroad Global Pillars (based on the U.N. SDGs): Sustainable Living, Equitable Living, Human Well-Being
Possible Site Visits & Trips:
- In City - Sagrada Familia, Park Güell, Picasso Museum
- Out of City - Tarragona, Girona, Cordoniu Winery
Inclusions:
- Orientation
- 24/7 health and safety support
- Housing (usually apartment, residence hall, or hotel)
- Classroom space
- 2 group meals
- 3 (each): site visits within the city, cultural events, guest lectures
- 1 day trip outside the city

4-to-6-Week Engineering Program

Program Duration: 4 to 6 weeks OR Semester (15 weeks)
Location: Cape Town, Dublin, Barcelona, or any other IES Abroad Destination
Themes: Chemical, Computer, Mechanical, and Civil Engineering
Inclusions:
- Orientation
- 24/7 health and safety support
- Housing (usually apartment, residence hall, or hotel)
- Classroom space
- 2 (each): group meals, day trips outside the city
- 5 site visits within the city
- 3 (each): cultural events (focused on course-based projects), guest lectures, site visits within city
- 1 overnight field trip

Semester-Long Business Focused-Program

Program Duration: Semester
Location: London
Themes: International Busisness, Economics, Finance, Marketing
Inclusions:
- Orientation
- 24/7 health and safety support
- Housing (usually apartment, residence hall, or hotel)
- Classroom space
- 2 group meals
- 5 site visits within the city
- 3 (each): cultural events, guest lectures
- 2 (each): day trips outside the city, overnight field trips

Social Identities Abroad in Buenos Aires Program

Program Duration: 10 days
Location: Buenos Aires
Themes: Gender Identity, Human Rights, Healthcare Access
Inclusions:
- Orientation and bus tour
- 24/7 health and safety support
- Housing (usually apartment, residence hall, or hotel)
- Classroom space
- 3 hours of foreign language Spanish
- 2 group meals
- 3 (each): site visits, guest lectures
- 1 (each): day trip outside the city, overnight field trip
- Optional volunteering add-On

4-Week Sport in Sydney

Program Duration: 4 weeks
Location: Sydney
Themes: Sports & Australian Culture, Indigenous Affairs, Leadership in the Asia Pacific
Inclusions:
- Orientation and walking tour and Harbour cruise
- 24/7 health and safety support
- Housing (usually apartment, residence hall, or hotel)
- Classroom space
- 2 group meals
- 3 (each): site visits, guest lectures, cultural events
- 2 day trips outside the city
- 1 overnight field trip
- Optional volunteering add-on

Business & Culture in North Africa

Program Duration: 10 Days
Location: Rabat
Themes: North African, Middle Eastern or Islamic Studies; Arabic or French Culture; Arab Media, Gender Studies, Political Science; Sociology and/or North African History
Inclusions:
- Orientation and walking tour
- 24/7 health and safety support
- Housing (usually apartment, residence hall, or hotel)
- Classroom space
- 3 hours of foreign language Arabic or French
- 2 group meals
- 3 (each): site visits, guest lectures, cultural events
- 1 day trip outside the city

Study Abroad by Design® Interest Form

Please provide the following information about your customized or faculty-led study abroad program ideas. Your IES Abroad Customized Program Manager will contact you to discuss your program in more detail.

First Name

Last Name

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Title & Department

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Program Destination

Program Term & Year

Proposed Program Start Date

Proposed Program End Date

Academic Focus

Estimated Number of Students

Program Components

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Sample Itinerary/Syllabus

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