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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The day when I venture out into the world and leave behind my friends, family, communities, and country in exchange for my brand-new journey has finally come. I expect that this new chapter of my life will be transformative in bolstering my self-confidence, independence, and self-sufficiency. From studying abroad, I hope to learn about Austrian and Viennese history, customs, politics, art, current events, attitudes, and my place within this geopolitical and sociocultural context. I am optimistic that I will meet new people from all over the world and create lifelong friendships.

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 are required to enroll in 6 credits for the summer. One 3-credit area studies course in English One 3-credit Spanish language course OR a second area studies course in English Classes are scheduled five days each week with occasional visits and field study outings on certain weekends. Attendance is required. You must come to class prepared, complete written assignments outside of classes, and complete rigorous assignments at the midterm and end of each course. All midterms, finals, and papers are required. Under no circumstances will exam schedules be modified, or special arrangements be...
Upon arrival, your program begins with a one-day orientation with an introduction to Spanish culture, extracurricular activities, information about security, health, intercultural adjustment, and housing rules and protocols. Another extensive orientation will precede the trip to Morocco. At the end of the program, classes and activities will be housed at the IES Abroad Rabat Center, an outstanding facility in the Hassan neighborhood of the Moroccan capital. Our orientation introduces you to the IES Abroad Granada staff, your fellow students, and the cities of Granada and Rabat. Orientation...
Whether you're a notorious over-packer, a last-minute packer, or the kind of person that always forgets something important, our master packing list covers all the basics and includes packing tips to keep in mind. For more location-specific tips, check out these packing tips from former IES Abroad students. Granada has sunny and warm weather between late May and late June, with day temperatures often soaring after mid-June. Night temperatures tend to be cooler due to the proximity of the mountains. Pack comfortable summer clothes, but also one or two warm items in case it cools off at night...
You should arrive on the official arrival date to either Granada International Airport (GRX) or Málaga International Airport (AGP). If you arrive in Granada (GRX): Upon arrival, retrieve your luggage and proceed through customs. From there you can take a taxi directly to your housing assignment to check-in with IES Abroad Granada staff. Your taxi ride will cost you about €25. IES Abroad Granada staff will expect you to arrive to your housing approximately 45 minutes after you have landed based on the information you provided on your Travel Itinerary. If you arrive in Málaga (AGP): Upon arrival...
Granada Summer 2026 Program Calendar 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...
Most students who choose IES Abroad-located housing are placed in single or shared rooms in apartment-style university housing. This is a typical type of German university student housing, and it is an exciting way to meet and learn from local students about German culture, cuisine, and day-to-day life. You live in a single or shared room as a part of a shared suite with multiple other students. If you share a room, it will be with another IES Abroad student of the same gender. Bathroom and kitchen facilities are shared with your suitemates. Your suitemates may be German and/or international...