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Looking to study abroad in the future, but aren't sure where to start? Zoom Around the World through one of our on-demand virtual info sessions!
Covering popular destinations, disciplines and topics, these sessions are designed to provide useful and practical information in preparation for studying abroad with IES Abroad. You'll learn about the many ways our programs can provide meaningful cultural awareness and quality academic programs while exploring the world.
Thursday, May 6th
Coffee Chat: Making the Most of Your Time Abroad
We know there are a lot of questions that you might have about studying abroad. Hear from IES Abroad Ambassadors (former students) and staff about the topics on your mind, such as making friends abroad, meeting locals, and inexpensive ways to experience your host city. We want you to be as prepared as possible for the experience of your lifetime!
Studying Sustainability Abroad
Environmental stewardship is a global concern that unites us all, so going abroad creates the perfect setting for studying sustainability. In the spirit of Earth Day, we will be discussing programs that highlight this theme and hearing perspectives from past participants. Join us and discover programs where you can gain an international perspective on environmental sustainability.
Bloopers: Learning Moments Abroad
We won’t be playing any tricks on you this April Fools’ Day, but we will be exposing the moments from studying abroad that don’t go according to plan. Get the real deal about study abroad from those who have done it—these are the stories you won’t see on Instagram. Join us for an interactive panel discussion with IES Abroad Alumni as they share their bloopers from their time abroad and how they learned from them.
STEM Abroad On Demand
Who says Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math majors can’t study abroad? Not us! Join us to hear about IES Abroad programs that offer hands-on, immersive experiences and take learning out of the classroom and into the real world. We partner with some of the top universities in the world to offer once-in-a-lifetime academic opportunities. Environmental Studies and Health Sciences will also be introduced during this session.
Music & Performing Arts On Demand
Step out of the traditional classroom, by studying cello at a Viennese palace just steps from Mozart’s home or viewing a Shakespearean play at the Globe. Take your passion abroad and get up close and personal with the greats. Learn more about the best places to study music and performing arts with IES Abroad in this on-demand info session, released on September 1, 2020.
Health Studies On Demand
Working in the health field requires the ability to connect with people from many walks of life. Studying Health abroad will help you to build the skills you need! Join us to learn more about Health study abroad programs on three different continents (plus the Caribbean!).
Barcelona On Demand
Barcelona is built on a rich blend of cultures and languages, a creative and eclectic food scene, colorful and iconic architecture (oh, and it’s only steps from the beach). Our Barcelona study abroad programs allow you to customize your academic experience by focusing on Arts, Business, Communications, Culture, International Relations, Journalism, Politics, or another Liberal Arts area of study. Come discover one of the largest cities on the Mediterranean and the incredible study abroad experience you’ll have with our world-class professors at IES Abroad Barcelona.
General Information Session On Demand
Interested in studying abroad, but don’t know where to start? Join us to learn about all the study abroad and internship programs IES Abroad has to offer in Africa, Asia Pacific, Europe, Latin America, and North America.
Political Science & International Relations On Demand
It’s no secret that political science and international relations majors are global in nature. Good thing many of our programs focus on these fields and offer opportunities to internationalize your studies as you compare and contrast what you’re learning on campus with what you’re learning abroad. Learn about our Political Science and International Relations program options that will take you around the globe, from Buenos Aires to Paris, with engaging courses covering Global Leadership to International Affairs and everything in between.
Vienna On Demand
Come learn for yourself why the music, culture, and history of this world-class city elicit nothing but adoration from those who go to Vienna. Make the best of your own Vienna study abroad experience on one of our programs that includes Music History, Business, Psychology, and much more in this European center of scholarship.
Business On Demand
In the business world, it's all about standing out—a study abroad experience will give you that edge. Join this session to learn about courses at prestigious universities and cutting-edge entrepreneurship while getting an inside look at the financial workings of your host country. Complement your courses with a hands-on internship that's sure to boost your resumé!
Psychology On Demand
Whether you have an interest in Gender Studies, Peace, Health, Environmental Science, or Social Movements, the study of Psychology helps you understand yourself and other people’s behavior. Going overseas is the perfect setting for learning Psychology—discovering new perspectives is what studying abroad is all about! Learn about our Psychology program options that will take you around the globe, from Amsterdam to Vienna, with engaging courses covering Cross-Cultural Psychology to The Psychology of Prejudice & Discrimination and everything in between.
Making A World of Difference: IES Abroad’s Diversity Initiative is All About You
At IES Abroad, study abroad is our form of social justice and platform for positive change. And, enabling you to be uniquely you abroad is at the center of everything we do. More than 10 years ago, we created an innovative, sustained initiative that’s cultivated a multifaceted student body, which reflects the world’s rich diversity. Learn more in this on-demand special information session about our Initiative to Diversify Education Abroad (IDEA).
We’ve inspired nearly 18,000 students of color plus thousands more students across a spectrum of diverse identities to study abroad and intern around the globe. Will you join them?
Virtual Internship Programs On Demand
At IES Internships, we believe that every student should have the opportunity to virtually intern in a fun, safe, and engaging academic and cultural environment. With our virtual semester internship program, you’ll get hands-on international professional experience, while also gaining sought-after remote working skills. You tell us what you want to do, if you’d like to work in another language, and if you have a preference of where your internship host is located (one of 12 IES Abroad host cities), and we match you with an internship.
Summer Internship Program On Demand
Our for-credit, full time summer internships in 12 global locations are the career-making experiences you’re looking for: an on-site internship that boosts your résumé while showing you the world. What’s more, through our internship programs, you are guaranteed a placement based on your interests and will work with a reputable company where you can have an impact. Gone are the days of getting coffee or making copies—with an IES internship, you’re developing professional prowess and putting all these years of education to real, professional use. In addition to in-person programs, we will offer virtual internships in a variety of exciting fields!
