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A Plea to Study Abroad

The parameters of my life have been, for a long time, contained within a small, cushioned box called my ‘comfort zone.’ The comfort zone...

Study abroad is a rewarding experience that enables someone to live and learn in a new country. Although I was initially ensure of how to achieve this, IES...

Studying abroad in Korea has taught me how to push myself outside my comfort zone and adapt to new challenges. I’ve been preparing by planning weekend trips...

My reflections and tips as I prepare for my semester in Dublin with IES Abroad's Writers Program.

Your home will always be there, but the opportunity to study abroad won't last forever. Take the leap and say yes to this new challenge. Broaden your world and...

I spent 48 hours in airports on my journey to Cape Town, so you don’t have to. Here’s what I learned.

Read about my experience landing in South Korea, attending orientation, and exploring the DMZ!

Five tips I've learned about living in Japan from my previous study abroad experience. Some things to think about before coming to Japan!

Sharing the experience of a planner going off-book—changing gears, drawing out opportunities from discarded plans, and finding the program with the right fit