Beginning Wednesday, July 1 at 8:30 a.m. Central Time, you will not be able to log in or create an account while we transition to our new student portal. Access is expected to be restored by the end of the day on Monday, July 6.

If you have started any forms in your MyIESabroad student portal, please complete and submit them by end of day Tuesday, June 30. Submitted forms will carry over automatically. Any forms that are started but not submitted by June 30 will not transfer—but don't worry, you'll still have access to the same forms in the new portal on July 6.

For more details, please review our student system upgrade information. Want a heads-up when the new portal is live? Fill out our interest form. Thank you for your patience during this transition. We're excited to welcome you into the new portal and continue supporting you every step of the way.

Sparsh Kumar

Sparsh Kumar

My name is Sparsh Kumar, and I am a student at the University of Rochester. I am incredibly excited to study abroad, as this is an experience I have been waiting to engage in. My favorite hobbies include reading, dancing, and eating different foods!

Term:
2024 Fall
Destination:
Home University:
University of Rochester
Hometown:
Plainsboro, New Jersey
Major:
Art History

Blogs by Sparsh Kumar

yellow coffee cup and plate with brown coffee and white foam drawing on top
Sparsh Kumar,

My Favorite Plates Abroad

Exploring the local food scene is one of the highlights of traveling, and during my trips abroad, I made it a point to rank the restaurants I visited. Here are...

Mountain peaks with lake underneath
Sparsh Kumar,

Switzerland in 1.5 Days

I recently visited Geneva, Switzerland, and had an incredible time exploring its beauty and charm. On my first day, I took a breathtaking train ride to...

fallback blogs
Sparsh Kumar,

Adjusting to Life in Barcelona

In this blog post, I discuss some of the culture shocks and differences I faced while living in Barcelona, Spain. I talk about things like dining experiences...

fallback blogs
Sparsh Kumar,

Study Abroad Packing Guide

Packing for a study abroad semester can feel overwhelming, but preparation can make all the difference. Here are my top tips and lessons learned from my time...

Metal arches with leaves on them
Sparsh Kumar,

A Peak Into The Glories Neighborhood

Once a transit hub envisioned by urban planner Ildefons Cerdà, Glòries has evolved into a vibrant neighborhood blending its industrial past with modern...

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Sparsh Kumar,

Sticker Project For My Graffiti Class!

This semester, in my Urban Interventions class, I explored graffiti, street art, and public sculpture. For my final project, I created stickers celebrating the...