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Honoring AAPI Heritage Month with our IES Abroad Correspondents

May is Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month in the United States, and we've been taking time to reflect on our AAPI friends', colleagues', and students' experiences, both here and abroad.

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May 4, 2022
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They're Here! Meet The Fall 2021 Correspondents

After a year of the unexpected, we are excited to welcome students back abroad, including our 55 Student Correspondents for Fall 2021!

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September 13, 2021
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Noelle Baldwin Named IES Abroad Associate Director for Diversity Recruiting & Advising

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.

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September 24, 2021

IES Abroad Gives Staff Additional Day Off for “No Labor Day”

We’re dedicating this Friday before the Labor Day holiday as “No Labor Day” and giving our staff the day off in recognition of their steadfast support and dedication to IES Abroad. Because come Tuesday, we’re back at it!

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August 31, 2021

20 Study Abroad Dos and Don'ts to Make the Most of Your Experience

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!

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August 30, 2021
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Collaborative Effort Launches University of Kansas Customized Program Off the Ground

When facing the difficult decision to cancel their annual customized program due to COVID-19, our Customized Programs and College Relations teams collaborated with Team Barcelona to bring a solution: a program for University of Kansas students with approved courses that are part of the existing IES Abroad program in Barcelona. Thanks to the cross-departmental innovation, this program came to life with 17 KU students in participation.

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August 25, 2021

Fireside Chat with Fascinating Faculty: IES Abroad Quito's Dr. Hugo Valdebenito and the Biodiversity of Ecuador

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.

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August 31, 2021

Student Voices - My Virtual Internship with IES Abroad Vienna

Sapphire Skye Toth reflects on her virtual internship with IES Abroad Vienna as a transformative, educational experience. In this interview, the University of Nebraska – Lincoln student shares stories of the deep impacts and career preparation that her virtual internship had, including encouraging her to get out of her comfort zone, learn more about the professional classical music world, and expand conversations with music masters via her podcast Chatting with Creators.

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August 18, 2021

Fireside Chat with Fascinating Faculty: IES Abroad Cape Town’s David Reiersgord on Mandela Day and the Influence of the Rainbow Nation

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.

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August 17, 2021

An Insider's Guide to Studying Abroad in London

In Spring 2018, I studied abroad with IES Abroad London. Every semester, I get so excited to see new students embarking on their own journeys to explore London, and I thought that I would share some of my best recommendations anything I could think of that might be helpful!

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August 12, 2021

What It's Like to Travel to France During COVID-19

I wanted to share few of my observations about traveling, sightseeing, and the overall atmosphere in France after my recent trip during COVID-19.

Post by Megan Leff
August 11, 2021

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