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!
Meet Ely Key (IES Abroad Buenos Aires, Spring 2006), President and CEO of Up Mountain Switchel. In our interview, discover how seeing young Argentines celebrate and share their culture inspired Ely to co-found Up Mountain Switchel.
We're thrilled to announce Meredith Hawley (Granada, Spring 2018) as our October Ambassador of the Month! As a volunteer Ambassador, Meredith shares her study abroad stories and advice back on campus at Loyola University - Chicago. Read more about Meredith's experience in Granada and how it motivated her to inspire future study abroad students.
Last month, the Forum on Education Abroad held its fourth European Conference in Prague from October 17-19. The Conference brought together educators from around the world to talk about diversity and community in Europe as it relates to students studying abroad.
Tremendous, world-class talent, creative, original—these are just some of the words award winning Film Critic Richard Roeper used to describe this year’s Finalist films at the 2018 IES Abroad Study Abroad Film Festival event.
We think the IES Abroad professors, local faculty who teach at our Centers around the world, are incredible academics and incredible people. But don’t just take our word for it. Hear from our alumni about their favorite IES Abroad professors.
We enjoyed meeting new colleagues and reconnecting with long-time friends from around the world at the 2018 IES Abroad Annual Conference. And if you weren’t able to make it – we missed you! Check out highlights from the conference.
Four IES Abroad faculty members were recognized from more than 500 nominations for the Excellence in Teaching Award, the Instructor of the Year Award, and the Long-Term Faculty Member Award
There’s a lot to think about before you intern abroad. Our Ambassadors tell us what ‘scaries’ they experienced that turned out to be not so scary after all.
