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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...

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.

The story of how I got to where I am now: packing up and getting on a plane to Granada. Reflecting on the logistics and planning that got me to this point, as...

As all the little things add up one by one, London gets closer and closer. Here's how I handled it all.

Preparing to study abroad in Nantes, France: exploring places to visit, practicing French, packing intentionally, and organizing documents.

In my last two weeks at home, I interviewed the role models in my life about what advice they had for those studying abroad.

Summer’s over and I have compiled my muddled thoughts as I leave Los Angeles for my semester abroad in Dublin, Ireland. This chaotic string of words would...

Studying abroad was less of an "if" and more of a "when". I chose IES Abroad and Santiago because through their program, I am able to realize my dream while...