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The Power of Trusting Yourself: Traveling & Abundance

Ashley Simmons is the Brand Coordinator at IES Abroad, IES Abroad Granada alum, and 2015-16 Blogger of the Year. While studying abroad in Spring 2016, Ashley fulfilled a childhood dream and became strongly rooted in her self-identity. Here, Ashley shares the furtherance of her journey with a focus on self-trust, empowering other students to study abroad and follow their dreams.

Post by Ashley Simmons

February 10, 2022

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On Packing // Spiraling // Queerness // & COVID-19

Today, I bought 5 bottles of sunscreen.I can’t stop frantically checking the packing list // my backpack // my suitcase // the pile ofclothes I have crammed in the corner for “later”– & I am realizing “later” is three days away.

Post by Anna Sverclova

January 13, 2022

2021 Holiday Video | Year of Yes

After so many months of maybes, we can't tell you how great it was to say "YES" this year. We weren't the only ones. In our holiday video this year, our student Correspondents abroad share their favorite things they've said yes, si, oui, ja, etc. to, along with some simple advice: you can say "yes" to all the joys—big and small—that come with study abroad, too!

Post by IES Abroad

December 14, 2021

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