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!
This is Really Happening
Japan. The home of sushi, weird game shows, anime, cosplay, samurai, gacha machines, pop idol groups, and really good public transportation. At least, as someone who has never been there, that is what comes to mind first when thinking of "Japan." Despite the fact that it's on the opposite side of the world, it seems like Japanese pop culture has had a huge influence over here in America.
Tatiana Boucher - Events Bio
Tatiana Boucher, IES Abroad Freiburg ’14, is the Marketing Specialist for Alumni Engagement for IES Abroad and is based out of IES Abroad’s headquarters in Chicago, USA.
Fluent in German and French, her career has been between the US, Germany and France working in marketing, non-traditional multilingual marketing, branding, and localization with higher education, startups, non-profits and restaurants including Learnship, the Alliance Francaise de Chicago, and Hannah's Bretzel.
A graduate of Elmhurst College, Tatiana earned her degree in International Business and German with a focus on International Business. There, she was recognized for her volunteer work and leadership with international and study abroad students with the Language Department Student of the Year Award.
When not spending time in the office, she's travel blogging, enjoying food from around the world, connecting with others from all backgrounds, and helping internationals adapt to new countries.