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At IES Abroad, we know study abroad is life-changing. But, don’t just take our word for it. Read first-hand accounts of what students are experiencing on IES Abroad programs throughout the world right now. 

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    Madrid
    Rejecting the Rhetoric of Loss

    From 4am to 9am on Friday the 13th, I sat on the floor of Madrid Barajas Airport on the phone with various airline customer service representatives searching for a new flight, answers to my questions, and some sense of security and control.

    Post by
    Madeira Thayer
    Mar 21, 2020

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