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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...

An Internship Worth Creating About

I built a drill press this morning. Although new, it wore a sheen of slick oil atop its red coat of paint, making the machine reminiscent of a 1950s Cadillac. I liked Legos longer than I should have as a child, not for play but for building; I would continue to assemble my younger sister’s sets once I had outgrown the dolls. Putting together the drill made me feel like that version of myself, buzzing off solving something unnecessarily complex.

Embracing Your Independence While Abroad

Finding independence abroad can be super challenging, especially when you’re in a situation where you want to be with people all the time, considering you’re in a brand new place.

However, toward the middle of my trip, I found myself craving time to do the things that I truly wanted to do while I was in Sydney. What were things that I had marked down on my bucket list in the first month that I wanted to be sure I did in the remaining month left? 

The visa is an offiical authorization affixed to your passport, which gives proof that you have the permission of the Ecuadorian government to enter Ecuador and study for the allotted time. ECUADOR ENTRY REQUIREMENTS (updated 8/1/23) Ecuador eliminated its COVID-19 entry requirements in late October 2022. International travelers are not required to present COVID-19 vaccination cards or proof of a negative COVID-19 test prior to entry. Please note that your participation in an IES Abroad program does still require you to have received at least one series of the COVID-19 vaccine. U.S. CITIZENS U...
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