State Department’s Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) Due to a recent U.S. government policy change, students will now need to enroll in the U.S. State Department’s Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) on their own. Previously, our Global Enrollment Management team at IES Abroad would enroll all students in STEP prior to departure. Students will now need to enroll themselves in STEP. STEP is a valuable resource for students as it helps travelers stay informed of safety conditions in their host country and enables the U.S. Embassy to contact them with guidance in an emergency. While...

As soon as a preliminary program calendar is available, it will appear below. However, this calendar is subject to change. Please do not make independent travel arrangements (including visits from family or friends) before you arrive on-site, receive any calendar updates from the IES Abroad Center staff during orientation, and finalize your course registration. Remember that you will not be excused from academic obligations, including final exams or required IES Abroad events, in order to travel independently. You can easily make personal travel plans once on-site!

Housing Options At-A-Glance Students will be required to choose the same option in both locations. Student choosing Option 1 can only choose Option 1 and students choosing Option 2 can only select Option 2. Details by Housing Option Homestay (Buenos Aires) Option 1 Homestay (Santiago) Option 1 Apartment (Buenos Aires) Option 2 Residence Hall (Santiago) Option 2 Total Housing Fee $5,096 (Base Housing Fee) + $0 (Additional Fee) = $5,096 $5,096 (Base Housing Fee) + $750 (Additional Fee) = $5,846 Meals included Breakfast, Dinner Breakfast plus one meal agreed with the host (everyday) None None...

Housing Options At-A-Glance Details by Housing Option Homestay (Option 1) Residence Hall (Option 2) Apartment (Option 3) Residence Hall (Option 3) Apartment (Option 4) Residence Hall (Option 4) Type Option 1 Homestay Option 2 Residence Hall Option 3 Apartment Option 3 Residence Hall Option 4 Apartment Option 4 Residence Hall Total Housing Fee $2,900 (Base Housing Fee) + $0 (Additional Fee) = $2,900 $2,900 (Base Housing Fee) + $1,100 (Additional Fee) = $4,000 $2,900 (Base Housing Fee) + $1,800 (Additional Fee) = $4,700 $2,900 (Base Housing Fee) + $1,800 (Additional Fee) = $4,700 $2,900 (Base...