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During my first few days in Vienna, I’ve felt various emotions that I expected: discomfort, anxiety, joy, and frustration, to name a few.

Many people wonder why I decided to study abroad (again) while being an international student at Hope College in the US, so here's a bit of my why! :)

How I got ready to study abroad, from choosing a program to planning my life in Granada!

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...

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

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...

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...