We know that you are eager to learn about the field trips that will be available to you during your semester abroad. Field trip options and details may not be readily available until later in the predeparture process. Please be patient as we arrange field trips that will enrich your studies and give you the opportunity to explore your host country in a safe, engaging way. When field trip details are available, they will be posted here and you will get an email from your IES Abroad Advisor letting you know they are ready. Get ready for an unforgettable experience, get to know your new hometown...

Lost/Missing Baggage? Your airline is your contact for damaged or lost baggage as well as for items lost on the plane or in the apron bus. You must report the loss or damage promptly to the airline or its service provider. When you report the loss or damage, you will receive a reference number for the international baggage tracing system Worldtracer. Here you can find out about the current status of your baggage and organise its delivery or forwarding if necessary.

Students will need to file the report with the airline either online or directly at the airport. There is no standard form for all airlines, as is mentioned on this helpful website regarding passenger rights in the EU: https://europa.eu/youreurope/citizens/travel/passenger-rights/air/index_en.htm#luggage IMPORTANT: Students should have all delayed luggage sent to the IES Freiburg address: Werthmannstraße 11, 79098 Freiburg, Germany Once you have filed a report and the luggage is ready to be delivered, you will likely be contacted by phone (not Whatsapp), so it is important that you have a...

Paying Your Confirmation Deposit To secure your place, submit the Confirmation Form with your $500 deposit. Note that Remote Internship Program confirmation deposit is $250. What you should know about confirming your place on our program: Depending on your school’s policy, you will pay the confirmation deposit either to IES Abroad or to your college or university. The form in your account reflects your school’s policy on deposits. Submit your Confirmation Form according to the timeline and deadline for your program. The due date is listed next to the form in your account. Contact your IES...

Mail & Shipping in General It’s possible that your family and friends at home want to send you stuff while you’re abroad. If so, there are some considerations when shipping personal items internationally. Below are some general precautions and things to consider when shipping things abroad. General Precautions: Shipping internationally can be very expensive. Packages aren’t guaranteed to arrive, and IES Abroad cannot influence local custom rules. As fun as it may be to get packages from home while abroad, be prepared for potentially restrictive foreign customs and long delays. If friends and...

Volunteering 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.

Final grades (unofficial copy) are posted online via your MyIESabroad account. Grades from courses taught by IES Abroad are typically available within four to six weeks of the final day of the program and are made available for approximately six months. Partner university grades will take longer to post. Non-reported "NR" grades indicate that your professor has not yet reported your grades. These grades can be viewed regardless of having a financial hold on your IES Abroad students account. Note that viewing your grades via your MyIESabroad account is separate from an official transcript. An...

You may request to reside with 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 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 we will strive to meet you/your rooming request, but it is not a guarantee. Your Program Advisor will let you know when the Housing Form...

In addition to the center staff on-site who are there to help you settle into your new home, you will also have access to the IES Abroad app. The IES Abroad app contains a myriad of information that will help you immerse yourself in your new home, like: Arrival instructions and map of center location Center contacts and emergency phone numbers Orientation schedules Housing details Identity resources Events at the center and field trip opportunities Academics like class schedules and partner university courses Health and safety resources, such as, a list of local doctors and well-being...