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📽️ Our 2022 Study Abroad Film Festival Finalists Are Here! Vote for Your Favorite!

We are pleased to announce the four Finalists in our 8th Annual Study Abroad Film Festival! 
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September 21, 2022
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Global Leadership SerIES - IES Abroad Vienna Alum Richard Landers on Investing in the Future

This Global Leadership Series story highlights an IES Abroad icon in his own right. Richard Landers (IES Abroad Vienna 1968-69) has been an influential contribution to IES Abroad through his philanthropic efforts over the years. We interviewed Richard to learn about his passions and intentions with study abroad, and how they each influence his connection to students.

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November 12, 2021
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Study Abroad is a Family Affair—Alumni Spotlight Emma and Kate Schaff

Meet Emma and Kate Schaff (IES Abroad Berlin) sisters, who, after listening to their mom talk about Germany, decided to study abroad there themselves. Kate graduated from George Washington Univeristy in 2013 and currently Head of Support at Clever, an educational-technology and resides in the San Fransico Bay Area. Emma studied abroad in the Fall of 2014 and graduated from Georgetown. She has worked in HR for Capital One and F. Schumacher & Co. In May, she started working for Backroads as a Trip Leader.  In her free time, Kate loves traveling, hiking, yoga, and gardening and Emma loves running, biking, hiking, and spending time with family and friends outside and with good food.

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November 12, 2021

Students Share Their Experiences Navigating Race, Ethnicity, and Identity Abroad

We wanted to share some first-hand accounts of what our IDEA Bloggers experienced as they navigated their race, ethnicity, and identity abroad. We want future IES Abroad students to know that they are never alone in their journey.

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November 16, 2021

IES Abroad Holds Inaugural CommunitIES Day of Service

The new CommunitIES Day of Service will be an annual event, and one that can be participated in from anywhere in the world.

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November 16, 2021
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IES Abroad's Hernando Sevilla-Garcia Wins Diversity Abroad "Rising Star" Award

We’d like to congratulate Hernando Sevilla-Garcia for a recent achievement. He was just honored with Diversity Abroad’s 2021 “Rising Star” EDIIE (Excellence in Diversity & Inclusion in International Education) Award.

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October 28, 2021
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IES Abroad's Hernando Sevilla-Garcia Promoted to Assistant Director for Special Initiatives – Diversity Recruiting & Advising

In further celebration of amazing accomplishments from IES Abroad Staff, we’d like to congratulate Hernando Sevilla-Garcia for his recent promotion to Assistant Director for Special Initiatives – Diversity Recruiting & Advising at IES Abroad.

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October 26, 2021

Continuing the Conversation in Celebration of Latinx Heritage Month

This year, we’ve been dedicated to celebrating Latinx Heritage Month through enriching conversations with our students—past and present! Enjoy this look back at all the ways we celebrated and amplified the voices of our students and colleagues of Latinx Heritage.

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October 29, 2021
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Language and Cultural Understanding are Key for International Careers - Alumni Spotlight – Bill and Carol Pendergast

Meet Bill Pendergast and Carol Stamatis (IES Abroad Paris 1964-65). After a year of studying abroad in Paris, gave them a common international experience and broadened their world view. This led to their marriage in 1968 and to PhD degrees at Columbia and Yale that were rooted in their international experience. Their three children were all born in Europe during the 17 years that the family resided there. Now retired, they return frequently for visits.

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October 26, 2021
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A Viennese Fortune Teller Predicted a Life in Theater – Alumni Spotlight José González

Meet José González (IES Abroad Vienna 1972-73 | Santa Clara University) Founder and Director of the Miracle Theatre Group (aka Milagro) in Portland, Oregon. During his time abroad in Vienna, Jose saw his first theatre performance—a Shakespeare production in Stratford-upon-Avon that was life-changing. Studying abroad in Vienna and traveling throughout Western Europe and the Middle East (to as far as Kabul, Afghanistan!) inspired Jose’s passion for theatre. After completing a Master’s of Fine Arts degree in Theatre Arts, Jose founded of one of the most successful Latino theatre companies in the United States. Read on to find out how study abroad inspired his career.

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October 20, 2021
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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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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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