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Many of our students wonder about the possibility of going back abroad after college, and how they can take their study abroad experience to the next level.  In this series, IES Abroad alumni who have gone back abroad to live, work or continue their studies share their stories and advice on how they made it happen.

How to Go Back Abroad

How to Go Back Abroad: IES Abroad Alumna & Professional Coach Carrie Anne James

After an inspiring year abroad in Paris with IES Abroad, Carrie Anne James (IES Abroad Paris French Studies 1999-00 | University of California-Berkeley) knew she had to find a way to return to France and establish a career there.

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July 16, 2019
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How to Go Back Abroad: IES Abroad Alum & Peace Corps Member Nalini Peres-da-Silva

After doing development work in Dominica in the 8th grade, Nalini Peres-da-Silva (IES Abroad Santiago, Summer 2015) knew she wanted to join the Peace Corps. Fast forward to today, Nalini is working as a Health and HIV/AIDS Capacity Building Specialist with the Peace Corps in Botswana. Find out how study abroad helped her get there.

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April 4, 2019
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How to Go Back Abroad: IES Abroad Alum & English Teacher Brianne Recker

After studying abroad, Brianne Recker (IES Abroad Granada Customized Program, Spring 2016 | University of Michigan—Ann Arbor) made her way back to teach in Spain. Read on to discover how she made it happen, and her advice for other alumni looking to do the same.

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September 19, 2018
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How to Go Back Abroad: IES Abroad Alum & Marine Biology Research Assistant Danny Kosiba

Read how Danny Kosiba (IES Abroad Christchurch, Spring 2017 | Hope College) extended his time studying abroad in New Zealand to be a whale research assistant with Nan Hauser.

Post by Victoria Bruick
March 6, 2018

IES Abroad Alumni Advice on How to Go Back Abroad: Alexa Penton, a U.S. expat in China

Studying abroad in Beijing impacted Alexa Penton so much that she returned to China after graduating as a Resident Advisor at the IES Abroad Beijing Center. Currently, she is teaching English at a Chinese-French preschool, while pursuing her passion for writing and the arts.

Post by Abby Baric
June 20, 2017
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IES Abroad Alumni Advice on How to Go Back Abroad: Peace Corps volunteer, Julia Krusen

Julia Krusen (Santiago | Spring 2015) tells us how she decided to join the Peace Corps.

Post by Abby Baric
January 17, 2017

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