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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Volunteering in Tokyo 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. Here are a few examples of where you can find or research opportunities for involvement: Ask the Center Staff Ask an Ambassador ( past participant)...
Overview The dormitory in Tokyo for this spring is co-ed accommodation and is a 12-minute walk from the JR Funabashi Station with access to rapid and local trains on the Sobu line. The dormitory is within a 45- to 60-minute commute to the IES Abroad Center and KUIS and within a 50- to 60-minute commute to downtown Tokyo by public transportation. The residence is in a quiet suburban area in easy walking distance to convenience stores and supermarkets. This residence is a traditional style Japanese dormitory typically used by students and young company workers. The facilities include modest...

Packing for Rome

The past month has been a mad dash for me to figure out everything I could possibly need to bring with me to study abroad. I’ve combed through YouTube videos, TikToks, and blogs from people who have studied abroad in Italy and thoroughly questioned my friend who just got back from her semester abroad in Rome. Today I’m going to share with you the pieces of advice that have helped me the most while packing and my favorite people to go to for advice. 

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...
You enroll in a 3-credit Spanish language course, a 1-credit elective course, and a 1-credit conversation course. There are four different levels of Spanish: Initial level Intermediate level Advanced level Superior level Spanish language classes enroll approximately 12 students per class, and the conversation portions of the course enroll approximately eight students per class. These ratios guarantee that you receive individual attention from your instructors. Please note that your Spanish language course level will be determined by a USAL language placement test administered before your...
As soon as a preliminary program calendar is available (at least a few weeks before the program starts), it will appear above. 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...
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