"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."
This year we received an incredible variety of films (99 to be exact–the most-ever submitted to the Film Festival!) that made us laugh out loud, cry, view cities in a new way, and want to keep watching over and over again.
Meet Taylore Fowler (IES Abroad Vienna, Spring 2013 | Stevens Institute of Technology), Project Manager, Creative Production at Netflix. Studying Music and Technology as an undergrad, Taylore chose to study and intern with IES Abroad in Vienna to experience the rich music of the historic city. Read on to learn how studying abroad prepared Taylore for her first job at Disney Music Group, her globally focused role at Netflix, and the next step in her international career!
You know how people always say there’s no such thing as a dumb question? When it comes to study abroad, the saying holds true. That’s exactly why we got down to the basics and are sharing 8 questions you’re probably wondering, but might be too afraid to ask.
Have you wondered what you’d actually be doing while you intern in the summer? Because internship placements are based on your unique interests, everyone’s internship experience is one of a kind. With that in mind, here’s what a number of IES interns who worked around the world this summer did.
Meet Matthew Stevenson (IES Abroad London, Fall 1974, and IES Abroad Vienna, Spring 1975 | Bucknell University), an author who travels the world from his home base in Switzerland, writing books about the fascinating historical moments of the countries he visits. How did he get here? Read on to find out how his experiences with IES Abroad in London and Vienna inspired his move back abroad and his career as a travel writer.
Whether it’s homestay life or academic workload, weekend travel or grocery shopping in another language, our student Correspondents probably have something to say about it. After all, they know what it’s like to study abroad!
This year, IES Abroad launched a traveling Global Speaker Series, which brings together alumni, students, and guests for networking and conversation on global topics.
We're excited to welcome a new member to our Film Festival jury in 2019—Patrick Jager! An award-winning veteran of the media industry, Patrick has held leadership and creative positions in broadcast, cable, and digital media outlets throughout his career, and he now serves as a member of both the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences and the Producer's Guild of America.
