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You may request one roommate of the same gender on your Housing Form. For the IES Abroad Center staff to accommodate roommate requests, both you and your roommate must: indicate each other on the Housing Form. rank your housing preferences in the same order. submit your forms within three days of each other before the submission deadline. Note that your form will not be considered complete or processed until you and your roommate have completed your housing forms. Keep in mind this is only a request, not a guarantee. The Housing Form may or may not be available in your account right away. If...
Your specific housing assignment will be sent to you via email from admissions@IESabroad.org approximately three weeks before the program start date, provided you have submitted all forms listed below. Make sure that emails from this address will not end up in your spam filter by adding it to your trusted sender list. NOTE: We must receive all forms listed below before we can finalize housing arrangements on your behalf and release your housing assignment to you. Review the housing options below to determine your preferences and contact your IES Abroad Program Advisor with any questions...

Top Places to Take your Guests in Ireland

Are your guests coming to the city of Dublin? And you don’t have any clue of where you should take them? Never fear! I have complied a list of the essentials. But beware, these are definitely touristy activities. 

Dublin Castle: 

Everyone guest that visited me in Dublin this semester had really wanted to see Dublin Castle. The grounds are extremely beautiful and it is just around the corner from the Chester Beatty library and garden. These are really good places that you can hit at the same time. 

A visa is an offiical authorization affixed to your passport, which gives proof that you have the permission of the Ecuadorian government to enter Ecuador and study for the allotted time. U.S. CITIZENS U.S. citizens are not required to have a visa to study on the IES Abroad Summer programs in Ecuador, as the program is under 90 days. A visa may be required, however, if you plan on extending your stay in Ecuador beyond 90 days. Check the visa requirements with your Consulate if this applies to you. NON-U.S. CITIZENS If you will enter Ecuador on a non-U.S. passport, you may be required to obtain...

Hailey’s Guide to the Pros and Cons of IES Abroad Trips

Many IES Abroad programs offer optional trips to participate in with them, and if you’re debating on whether to sign up for some, here’s my thoughts on my two trips with IES Abroad! 

 

Pro: It’s cheaper! Because IES Abroad takes groups on these trips, and usually has done so multiple years in the past, they are able to offer many activities for lower prices (that are already included in your trip price). 

 

Foodies in Bariloche!!

Imagine yourself, relaxing on the rocks over the relentless waves of a brilliant, blue lake. You look ahead and see nothing but wispy clouds and the welcoming arms of mountains. While I thought this moment would be a dream, this is an instant I shared with four friends during our week break in Bariloche. While we enjoyed various heartwarming meals and drinks, we also enjoyed several views, and “caminos”. In this blog, I wanted to highlight two of my favorite things, food and spending time outside through a tasteful pairing of munches and memories throughout the trip.

Volunteering at local organizations provides another great opportunity for integration into the local culture. If you are interested in volunteering, our Center staff can provide you with contact information for volunteering and non-profit organizations. Specific duties vary according to the volunteer’s previous experience and training, availability, interest, language ability, and specific needs of collaborating organizations.
Near the IES Abroad Center Restaurant La Taverneta Barcelona - This place offers bocadillo sandwiches, tapas & seafood rice. a Restaurant - This casual eatery whips up inventive tapas, seafood & meat plates, plus an extensive wine list Eat Caribbean Barcelona - Caribbean meat, rice & plantain dishes, plus cocktails, in a warm venue with bright, festive decor. El Nacional Barcelona - Grilled meats, Spanish seafood & tapas in dedicated spaces in a vast, high-ceilinged space.
You’re about to start a great adventure abroad, and we couldn’t be more excited for you! Our team of expert study abroad professionals put together this predeparture guide to share important details you need to know before you embark. From getting a passport and planning travel, to budgeting and academic planning, your predeparture guide gives answers to your questions (and questions you didn’t even know to ask!). If you have a specific question not answered in this guide, feel free to e-mail study@IESabroad.org or call 800.995.2300 and your message will be routed to your Program Advisor.
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