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Arriving alone in a new country can be both exciting and intimidating at the same time. Here are some of my thoughts on this topic and tips based on my...

How is it possible to balance a healthy diet with a budget-friendly lifestyle and everything a new city has to offer? Eating well doesn't mean spending hundreds...

Before coming to Korea, I spent months wondering what the biggest adjustment would be. Would my Korean be good enough? Would navigating Seoul be overwhelming...

Exploring Tarragona through Roman ruins, Catalonian traditions, delicious food, beaches, and new friendships made this IES Abroad field trip unforgettable.

I have been in Barcelona, Spain, for approximately six days, and I am already dreading my departure on December 18th, 2026. Besides the scorching heat, getting...

As a trans person with social anxiety, getting a haircut is definitely in my top five least favorite activities.

Tactics I have used to feel better about being 7500 miles away from home. New Friendships, cultural immersion, and food have made New Zealand feel like a home...

After taking a Study Abroad Program field trip, I returned to Freiburg with a better understanding of what it means to go abroad and find beauty in the little...

A student shares why she chose IES Abroad in Barcelona, from family inspiration and logistics to the personal growth she hopes to find overseas.