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Making Friends Abroad: How These Students Found Beaucoup Besties in France

Worried about making friends abroad? Our Correspondents in France have been posting plenty of reassurances for any of your friend-finding woes.

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October 7, 2021
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Celebrating Earth Day with IES Abroad

We couldn’t imagine only spending one day thinking about sustainability, environmentalism, and how it relates to travel and studying abroad—so we’re gonna celebrate Earth Day for an entire week.

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April 19, 2021
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Can I Study Abroad in 2021?

“Can I study abroad in 2021?” We know—it’s the question on everyone’s mind.

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April 14, 2021
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Gretchen Cook-Anderson Named IES Abroad Associate Vice President for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Antiracism

In this new role at IES Abroad, Gretchen will continue her valuable and highly successful leadership of IES Abroad’s underrepresented student recruitment efforts with the Diversity Relations team.

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April 13, 2021

Global Leadership SerIES - IES Abroad London Professor David Neita

In this installment of Fireside Chats with Fascinating Faculty, part of the IES Abroad Global Leadership SerIES, Gretchen Cook-Anderson, IES Abroad Associate Vice President, Assistant to the President for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Antiracism, and Director of Diversity Recruitment and Advising talks with IES Abroad London Professor, poet, and lawyer David Neita.

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April 29, 2021

3 Study Abroad Events to Brighten Up Your Week

Whether you're planning to study abroad with us this summer or fall (or even next year!), bring some study abroad awesomeness into your life this week with these upcoming virtual events.

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March 22, 2021

Global Leadership SerIES - Gretchen Cook-Anderson on Being Kind, Working Hard, and Taking Chances

In this installment of the Global Leadership Series, IES Abroad College Relations Manager Virginia Gabby had a virtual coffee chat with Gretchen Cook-Anderson, IES Abroad Assistant Vice President, Diversity Recruiting & Advising. Using photos from Gretchen's life to guide their conversation, Virginia and Gretchen go deep on the life lessons, study abroad experiences, and special people who touched Gretchen's life. Gretchen also shares some of her own advice as an "International Education Celebrity".

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March 31, 2021

"Zoom Around the World" Virtual Info Sessions Are Back!

What You Need to Know About Study Abroad—in 30 Minutes. Curious about the most common mistakes made while studying abroad? The best places for STEM majors to study abroad? Or maybe you just want to know how to make the most of your time abroad?

March 15, 2020
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Gretchen Cook-Anderson Nominated as a 2021 "Black Excellence on the Hill" Honoree

IES Abroad Assistant Vice President, Diversity Recruiting & Advising Gretchen Cook-Anderson was nominated as a 2021 "Black Excellence on the Hill" Honoree. This annual award and event in honor of those nominated is hosted by the Massachusetts Black & Latino Legislative Caucus to "commemorate Black community leaders and trailblazers that are moving the needle forward in cities and towns across Massachusetts." 

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March 8, 2021
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Student Voices – How Study Abroad Can Help You Land an Ideal Job After Graduation

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March 29, 2021

Student Voices – How I Made the Perfect Study Abroad Experience for Me, and How You Can Too

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February 23, 2021

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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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