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Pride Month Spotlight: IES Abroad Staff Share what Pride Means to Them

In honor of Pride month, we wanted to highlight a handful of our LGBTQIA+ staff and share a little bit of their personal stories about what Pride means to them.

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June 6, 2022
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Happy Chinese New Year: Kicking Off the Year of the Dog

Today marks the beginning of the Year of the Dog. According to the Chinese zodiac, the dog is a steadfast, independent dream chaser.

Post by Victoria Bruick
February 16, 2018
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Study Abroad Packing List for the Career-Minded Student

Add the following items to your suitcase before you study abroad to take full advantage of opportunities that come your way to advance your career.

Post by Abby Baric
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How to Practice Self-Care While Studying Abroad

We asked our IES Abroad Ambassadors what advice they have for self-care while abroad. Find out what they suggest and take time to figure out what loving yourself looks like for you.

Post by Victoria Bruick
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Alumni Advice: Being in a Relationship While Studying Abroad

Does “distance makes the heart grow fonder” or is it more accurate to say “out of sight, out of mind”? We asked our IES Abroad Ambassadors to share their advice on being in a relationship while studying abroad.

Post by Victoria Bruick
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Unexpected Love While Studying Abroad: IES Abroad Santiago Alumni Justin & Mónica Hicks

When two IES Abroad Santiago students arrived in Chile, they weren't looking for love. However, a semester of sharing adventures and building a relationship paved the way for a study abroad love story.

Post by Victoria Bruick
February 13, 2018
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6 Ways to Get to Know Your Host City while Studying Abroad

Figuring out the best places to go in this new city abroad can be difficult, but here are six resources you can use to help you maneuver your host city.

Post by Victoria Bruick
February 9, 2018
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Fighting Tuberculosis - Alum of the Month Dr. Lee B. Reichman

IES Abroad Vienna alum, Lee B. Reichman, MD, MPH, shares how he studied abroad as a pre-med student and later developed an interest in researching tuberculosis.

Post by Victoria Bruick
February 8, 2018
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IES Interns in Rome Get Exclusive Look at the Colosseum

Interns studying abroad in Rome had the unique opportunity to visit the Colosseum as part of their Internship Seminar, which interns participate in to explore the local business climate, as well as reflect on their experiences in the workplace.

Post by Shaina Moran
February 2, 2018

From Dublin Internship to Career in Journalism - Alum of the Month Kayla Jardine

Meet Kayla Jardine (IES Internships Dublin, Summer 2015), Associate Digital Producer at Entercom. Read on to discover how interning abroad helped Kayla land jobs at NBC News and CBS Radio after graduation and interviewed celebrities like Ed Sheeran.

Post by Shaina Moran
January 26, 2018

Keys to Career Success: Cultural Understanding & Intercultural Competence

Have you thought about what a cultural experience abroad might do for your career? This starts by contemplating what cultural understanding and intercultural competency means and how these skills play a part in today’s job market. 

Post by Carrie Cunningham

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Global Leadership in Action

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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