As soon as a preliminary program calendar is available, it will appear below. 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 plans once on-site! View the Summer 2026 program...

You’re about to start a great adventure abroad, and we couldn’t be more excited for you! Our team of expert study abroad professionals put together this predeparture guide to share important details you need to know before you embark. It's not lost on us that this year has you all too familiar with change and uncertainty. You can trust us that we are doing everything we can do to keep the door open for you to study abroad this semester, and experience what it means to be a part of IES Abroad—even if it looks a bit different than normal. While we know that uncertainty can be uncomfortable, we...

How to Request Housing Read through the Housing Options below to determine your preferences and contact your IES Abroad Program Advisor with any questions. NOTE: Housing Options and details may not be readily available until later in the predeparture process. Please be patient as we secure housing that will keep you healthy and safe during your semester abroad. When housing 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. Check with your study abroad advisor at your current college or university for...

As soon as a preliminary program calendar is available, it will appear below. 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 plans once on-site! Summer 2024 Program Calendar

Wait to Make Independent Travel Plans As soon as a preliminary program calendar is available (typically 6-8 weeks before the program starts), it will appear below. 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, finalize your course registration, and before your internship placement is finalized. Remember that you will not be excused from academic obligations, including final exams or required IES...

Important Phone Numbers Topics Resources Program-Specific Questions (before arrival) Your IES Internships Advisor at: internships@IESabroad.org 800.995.2300 or 312.944.1750 Main IES Abroad Office (all callers, during business hours) Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30am – 4:30pm CST 800.995.2300 or 312.944.1750 (all callers, for students in the U.S. and abroad, except after-hours emergencies; calls will be appropriately routed) After-Hours Emergencies – Student & Family phone number (for students still in U.S.) Hours: Outside of business hours & U.S. holidays 603.691.5395 (for students still in the U.S...

Practical experience in the workplace is an invaluable addition to classroom learning. An internship provides vital insights into a career field, experience in the global workplace, practical exposure to the demands of specific jobs, and development of professional and personal skills. As well as developing your CV, an internship will give you the opportunity to directly experience the many cultures and people who make up your host country. Participating in the IES Abroad Internships Program offers you a unique opportunity to step outside your educational environment and experience working...