"This has been a tragic week in U.S. history. We are hurting as a people. Given the thoughtful, empathetic, and mission-driven nature of the type of people who come to work at IES Abroad, George Floyd’s murder and the systemic racism that continues to exist in the U.S. dating back over 400 years has been on all of our minds."
While interning in London, Dayna Mathew says she discovered her true passion—helping women pursue better lives. Dayna was named a Global Citizen of the Year Finalist for her contributions to Working Chance, a recruitment consultancy for women ex-offenders. We caught up with Dayna to hear how her passion sparked during her internship abroad continues to drive her as she pursues graduate degree from University of Cincinnati.
From October 16-18th, study abroad professionals from around the world came to Chicago for the 2019 IES Abroad Annual Conference. We enjoyed meeting new colleagues and reconnecting with long-time friends and educational partners. If you weren’t able to make it—have no fear, your 2019 recap is here!
Nadine Baldani, Executive Advisor, Lead 5050; Mary M. Dwyer, Ph.D., President and CEO, IES Abroad; and Sarah E. Spencer, Director of Global Strategy, The Global Leadership League.
When Kathleen Blehl first arrived in Milan she didn't know how much her life would change. We caught up with Kathleen, a 2017 Global Citizen of the Year Finalist, to hear how her study abroad experience still impacts her life today as an English teacher in Ukraine.
Meet Christl Cozort (IES Abroad Nantes, Fall 1984 | University of Virginia), Interpreter at the European Commission. Studying French language as an undergraduate, Christl's study abroad experience inspired and prepared her for a career with an international focus.
You already know that study abroad is an awesome, once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. (Why else would you be on this site?) You’re on board, and you've figured out everything you actually need to get there—go you! There’s just one little thing—How do I pay for stuff while I'm abroad?
Yesenia Ayala (IES Abroad Santiago, Spring 2017 | Grinnell College) has a heart for students.Yesenia's commitment to supporting the education of others and learning about the world herself along the way made her more than deserving of our 2017 Global Citizen of the Year award. We caught up with Yesenia a couple years later to hear how her work in a Chilean classroom evolved into policy work on Capitol Hill in D.C.
We are so proud that our Correspondents are using their blog posts to help break the stigma about maintaining and managing mental health while studying abroad.
In order to appreciate Latinx students' uniqueness and help them navigate the study abroad process, it is critical to acknowledge the diversity that exists within the Latinx community. We asked some recent IES Abroad Latinx alums to share their thoughts on some common misconceptions about Latinx students and study abroad. Here's what they have to say.
