Holiday Availability: All IES Abroad offices will be closed on Dec 24, Dec 25, Dec 31, and Jan 1 as we take some time to celebrate. During the weeks of 12/22 and 12/29, our team will be smaller, so responses may take longer than usual. Thanks for your understanding—and happy holidays!

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Prior to orientation activities at your university, you will attend a mandatory IES Abroad orientation day at the beginning of the semester. Orientation includes detailed information about health and safety in London and the United Kingdom, academic advising, cultural adjustment, housing, and other important topics. Our aim is to help you become acquainted with London and student life in the United Kingdom You will also learn how to use the IES Abroad London staff as a resource to supplement your immersion in university student life. During the orientation period, you will be invited to a...
Early Arrival You may not move into Queen Mary housing early, unless you have specifically arranged this with Queen Mary directly. If you do arrange an early move in, you will be responsible for the cost of any nights you spend in accommodation prior to the official arrival date. If you arrive before the official arrival date without arranging an early move in, you are responsible for your accommodation until you move into Queen Mary housing on the first day of the program. For hostel recommendations, we encourage you visit one of the many search engines online such as Hostelworld or...

Abroad Fatigue

As I am approaching my one-month mark here in Amsterdam, I admit that I have been feeling a little down this week.  And it seems like I am not the only person experiencing the same thing. After talking with some friends and classmates, I have concluded that we are all experiencing a fun mixture of homesickness, weariness, and stress; something I would like to call “Abroad Fatigue”.  I think that the fresh days of running off of pure adrenaline and excitement are finally behind us. That being said, I am still having a great time abroad.

Entry Documents U.S. citizens do not need a student visa to enter Ireland for the IES Abroad Dublin Program. However, there are important pre-departure and post-departure steps that you need to complete in order to enter Ireland and obtain a residence permit. ☞ Step 1: Confirm your Place in the Program and Submit Your Online Forms Submit the Confirmation Form and other predeparture forms by the due date. ☞ Step 2: Enter Ireland with the appropriate documents You will receive your IES Abroad Dublin Entrance Letters four weeks before the program start date. Do NOT return these to IES Abroad and...
Entry Documents U.S. citizens do not need a student visa to enter Ireland for the IES Abroad Dublin Program. However, there are important pre-departure and post-departure steps that you need to complete in order to enter Ireland and obtain a residence permit. ☞ Step 1: Confirm your Place in the Program and Submit Your Online Forms Submit the Confirmation Form and other predeparture forms by the due date. ☞ Step 2: Enter Ireland with the appropriate documents You will receive your IES Abroad Dublin Entrance Letters four weeks before the program start date. Do NOT return these to IES Abroad and...

Handling Sickness While Abroad

After weeks of trying to adjust to living abroad, with lots of traveling in between, it all finally caught up to me. IES Abroad planned a weekend trip to Cork (which was an amazing experience), and I woke up in the hotel finding out that I had absolutely no voice. This was not the result of any screaming, but instead just a very, very, sore throat among other things.

Mantras & More: The Overlooked Piece in Preparing for Travel Abroad

          Passport, wallet, suitcase, camera, check. Like many people, including myself, I prepare for big endeavors months in advance. Steps such as gathering documents for obtaining a VISA, packing the necessities, and searching the best places for excursions become the forefront of our minds. Even three days away from my departure, I still found myself triple checking my packing list and ensuring I have every copy of a document. However, I realized I forgot the importance of a positive mindset. 

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