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Student Voices: Picking Up Where She Left Off in Italy

In March 2020, Julia P. found her study abroad experience abruptly cut short due to the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic. In the following Q&A, Julia describes her emotional return to Siena, her deep connection to Italy, and her newfound sense of closure.

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June 21, 2022

Arrupe College students at passport workshop hosted by IES Abroad

IES Abroad Staff Members wearing masks behind a table at the Forum Conference in Chicago

Our Ambassadors Talk Sustainability & Study Abroad

In celebration of Earth Day, our Ambassadors have given some insight on how their sustainability views and practices changed during study abroad. Whether it was through small lifestyle changes or reexamining common practices in the United States, they all experienced a shift in their ideas surrounding sustainability and their role as a global citizen.

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April 21, 2022

Photo of money, a notebook that says "budget" and a wallet

Understanding How Much Study Abroad Will Cost for You

Studying or interning abroad is an exciting and fulfilling experience (that also earns you college credit, just thought we should mention 😉). However, we also get that understanding everything involved in study abroad (before you go) can sometimes be confusing. One thing you don’t wanna get wrong? Understanding the cost. IES Abroad College Relations Manager Emily Colby is here to answer your questions.

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April 11, 2022

DACAmented Abroad: A Call to Action for All

In this insightful interview and irrefutable call to action, former IES Abroad Assistant Director for Specialty Intiatives, Diversity Recruiting & Advising Hernando Sevilla-Garcia explores the crucial importance of diversity, equity, inclusion, and antiracism initiatives with a focus on the Latinx community.

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April 21, 2021

Paris BIA Center Director Nathalie Lenfant in front of a Photo of Paris

Celebrating International Women’s Day…Internationally!

This year, for Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day, which was on March 8th, we decided to celebrate our own international women—the female Center Directors and Center staff and faculty members of IES Abroad. We (and our students) have our overseas colleagues to thank for the exceptional study abroad experiences that take place each term. Here, we share some words of wisdom from, as well some thanks for, these leading ladies.

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March 28, 2022

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Learn more about our global leaders in the IES Abroad community—staff, faculty, students, and friends—and their areas of expertise through our Global Leadership SerIES and Fireside Chats with Fascinating Faculty! You can also view more of IES Abroad's organizational leaders.

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