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Saskia Stachowitsch • Vienna Center Director

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Dr. Saskia Stachowitsch
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Dr. Saskia Stachowitsch is a researcher, educator, and higher education manager with over 15 years of experience in academic and policy-oriented social science as well as teaching and mentoring at all curricular levels. Her research has been funded by several large grants from the Austrian Science Fund (FWF).  Saskia holds a PhD and MA in political science from the University of Vienna.

She is currently an Affiliated Scholar at the Central European University (CEU).  She has published widely on gender and security, military gender integration, the privatization of security, EU (border) security, feminist and post-colonial theories in international relations, and Jewish political history in Austria. She is a member of the Austrian Academy of Sciences and co-editor of the Journal of International Relations and Development.

In addition, Saskia has held numerous prestigious positions which include: 
•    Senior Research Fellow at Central European University (CEU).
•    Professor of International Politics at the University of Vienna.
•    Scientific Director of the Austrian Institute of International Affairs (OIIP).  
•    She has also held postdoctoral positions at the University of Bristol and the University of California, Berkeley.  

IES Abroad Vienna Center Director

Seoraksan Trip Pt. 1

Right after midterm season at Yonsei University, IES Abroad Seoul took us on a weekend trip to Seoraksan!! Around this time of the year, the leaves were starting to change colors and the weather was getting colder. It was a long road trip from Seoul, so many of us were hungry by the time we made it to the dalkgalbi restaurant. Even though I have a really low spice tolerance, lunch was super yummy!

With over 75 years of experience, we are proud to set the standard for health and safety in study abroad. Our Chicago-based and on-site staff are all highly trained and experienced in the matters of health, safety, and crisis management. We are here for you from predeparture to your return, and are ready to support you—no matter what time zone you’re in. How We Support Your Health & Safety International Health Insurance : Your program fee includes international health insurance for the duration of your program. The policy is specially designed for students traveling internationally, and it...
Resources for Being You Abroad At IES Abroad, we honor and respect the differences among our students, alumni, staff, faculty and partners. Our staff is aware of and sensitive to the range of issues students experience while adapting to their new international setting and are available to discuss how you are adapting to your host environment and support you in connecting to local resources that can help you find a sense of community and belonging abroad. Our support resources are created for students from a wide range of identities, and we are here to help you have the most enriching study...
Get ready for an unforgettable experience, get to know your new hometown, and your new neighbors while having lots of fun! The principle is simple: expand your cultural learning opportunities beyond the classroom. Field trips merge the fun of traveling and the challenge of learning about and adapting to a new culture with an academic focus on the place you are visiting. We have a wide range of activities available to everyone and catering to a wide cross-section of interests. We know that you are eager to learn about the field trips that will be available during your semester abroad. Specific...
Important Initial Steps You’ll Need to Take to Be Prepared Confirm your Place in the Program Submit the Confirmation Form in your MyIESabroad account. Check, Renew, or Apply for your Passport This is even more important than your plane ticket! If you do not have a valid passport, renew or apply for one immediately. Note that your passport must be valid for at least six months (in some cases up to one year) beyond the end date of your program. Read your Predeparture Information and Student Handbook This Predeparture Guide is filled with nearly all the information you need to know to be prepared...
At the end of the program, IES Abroad will issue a transcript in order to transfer your study abroad credit back to your college or university. The transcript will indicate each course you took, the institution where it was taken, the grade awarded and the number of credits earned. The transcript is normally issued four to six weeks after the program end date for IES Abroad courses. (Please allow an additional four to six weeks processing time for School of Record transcripts). If enrolled in partner university courses, those grades are typically reported to IES Abroad at a much later date...
All students must bring a laptop computer to access the Internet and to complete coursework. Don’t forget to insure it! Technical Requirements System requirements: internet connection (broadband wired or wireless, 4G/LTE or 5G) Speakers and a microphone; webcam or HD webcam Supported operating systems: macOS X with macOS 10.10 or later, Windows 10 (Home, Pro, or Enterprise), Windows 8 or 8.1, Windows 7, Windows Vista with SP1 or later, Windows XP with SP3 or later Supported tablet and mobile devices: Surface PRO 2 or higher running Win 8.1 or higher; iPadOS 13 or later Android 5.0x or later...
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