As a result of IES Abroad’s Diversity Initiative, a record-setting number of underrepresented students attended IES Abroad programs during the current academic year, comprising roughly 19% of IES Abroad's total student body.
Students from underrepresented racial and ethnic groups attending IES Abroad study abroad programs grew by 9.4% for the Fall 2009 term and 13.5% for the Spring 2010 term.
Round 3 voting in IES Abroad's Study Abroad Mania closed last night in a nail-biting finish that advanced 4 study abroad destinations to the Fab Four! More than 37,207 votes have been cast since Study Abroad Mania began and Round 4 voting is now open.
Check out all the leading contenders and cast your vote today!
Don't miss your chance to have a life-changing experience living and learning in another country. Application deadlines for Summer & Fall 2010 programs are approaching fast! We've extended the deadlines on many programs to ensure that you can take advantage of this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
Summer Programs
Extended from April 1 to April 15
Two students currently studying with IES Abroad Santiago share a bit about their day-to-day lives in Santiago this spring.
Nicole Favret, a junior at Drew University, was recently interviewed for The Suffolk Voice. Read An American in Chile for her story.
Study Abroad Mania turns the NCAA college basketball tournament on its head, and we want you to join the fun!
Round 2 voting closed last night advancing 8 study abroad destinations to Round 3 matchups as Study Abroad Mania continues! Check out all the leading contenders and cast your vote today!
Study Abroad Mania turns the NCAA college basketball tournament on its head, and we want you to join the fun! Round 1 voting closed last night with nearly 2,300 students, staff, alumni, and fans casting their votes. Barcelona won in a landslide while E.U. snuck past Syndey. Check out all the Round 1 winners and cast your vote for the Round 2 matchups as Study Abroad Mania continues!
Forget about basketball and top seeds, underdogs and stats: Study Abroad Mania turns the NCAA college basketball tournament (which kicked off yesterday in the U.S.!) on its head, and we want you to join the fun!
Don't miss your chance to have a life-changing experience living and learning in another country. Application deadlines for Summer & Fall 2010 programs are approaching fast! We've extended the deadlines on many programs to ensure that you can take advantage of this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
Summer Programs
Extended from April 1 to April 15
UPDATED AS OF MARCH 12, 2010 1:45 PM
On Tuesday, after a 7.2 aftershock near Santiago, our IES Abroad Santiago staff conducted a visual inspection of our academic center and believes no damage was sustained.
During the Santiago orientation program this week, staff provided information on earthquake preparedness and safety to all students. We will continue to educate and remind students of what they should do in the event of an aftershock. The health and safety of our students remains preeminent.
As you have probably seen on the news, an 8.8 magnitude earthquake struck Chile this morning. The epicenter of the earthquake was Concepcion, Chile (approximately 200 miles away from Santiago).
Upon news of the earthquake, IES Abroad's Crisis Management Team was activated.
Buenos Aires, Argentina
While the earthquake was a considerable distance from Buenos Aires, there are reports that the earthquake could be felt in parts of Argentina, especially near the Chilean border.