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In this new role at IES Abroad, Noelle will be responsible for assisting the Director of Diversity Recruiting & Advising with overseeing strategy and implementation of diversity initiatives and will oversee the work of the department and its team in the Director's absence.

Study abroad is such an exciting adventure, and you’re about to embark on a once-in-a-lifetime journey! So, of course, you want to know all there is to know! And, of course, we want to help. With so many IES Abroad programs and opportunities to choose from, we know the process to get to your host country can seem extensive. We created this post with 20 Study Abroad Dos and Donts to give you some pointers for your study abroad experience and help you get a head start on your journey!

In this installment of Fireside Chats with Fascinating Faculty, 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, gathers with Dr. Hugo Valdebenito, IES Abroad Quito Professor. The two discuss his work, history, and the environmental climate and biodiversity of Ecuador and the Galápagos Islands. This Fireside Chat orients around conservation efforts and individual/collective responsibility to establishing and maintaining a sustainable environment in Ecuador.

In this installment of Fireside Chats with Fascinating Faculty, part of the IES Abroad Global Leadership SerIES, David Reiersgord, Center Director of IES Abroad Cape Town, and Hernando Sevilla-Garcia, Senior Diversity Relations Manager at IES Abroad, connect for this Fireside Chat focused on Mandela Day. Nelson Mandela International Day, celebrated annually on July 18th on Nelson Mandela’s birthday, honors the legacy of his dedication to community and social justice. David and Hernando join in exploration of identity, race, and global leadership to promote a culture of growth and innovation.