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Studying abroad in Auckland for the fall semester? Great choice! You will arrive in Aotearoa just in time for the Matariki "Māori New Year" season. The opening...

A reflection on why I chose to study in Granada, Spain, emotions throughout the pre-study abroad process, and the ways in which IES Abroad has supported me...

The perfect day trip itinerary to Waiheke island! Find a brief history of the island as well as a packing list and 10-hour full-day itinerary. Make sure to...

Late-night reflections of a city kid from San Francisco kicking off senior year in Berlin

As a privileged teenager who never questioned whether I would go to college, I always knew studying abroad would be a crucial component.

Final thoughts and takeaways from my summer in Chile - things I will carry with me for the rest of my life.

Revealing all the best places I went in Dublin this summer

A guide to preparing to study abroad in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland. This includes applying for a student visa, keeping your passport up to date, paperwork for the...

There are many moments that mark the beginning of the study abroad experience before boarding any planes or actually arriving to the destination. While I had...