5761 - 5770 of 18876 Results
Winter Quarter 2026 Program Calendar will be available in November!

Pre-Departure Tips from an Over Organized Traveler

With the school semester coming to an end, a visa process in full swing and the realization that I will be working in another country in about a month, things can get a little overwhelming to say the least. Lucky for me, I am an overly organized person who thrives when things are chaotic and would like to share some of my tips for those who may be a bit stressed!

Your calendar is your best friend! 

Planning the perfect trip from Granada (ft. my trip to Rome)

Inevitably, most Americans make use of their time abroad to dot around various parts of Europe while it all sits so close by! Though I definitely recommend saving lots of your weekends to explore your own city and get involved with the community there,  studying abroad is definitely a great opportunity to choose a few other countries to visit while you’re in the area. 

Here are a few of my top tips for traveling in Granada as I walk through my trip to Rome!

 

1. Book as early as you can!

Top recommendations for day trips from Granada!

Thanks to Europe's public transportation,  when you spend 4 months studying abroad in a big city, you automatically have easy access to a ton of awesome day-trip destinations. Granada’s location makes this even easier: it only takes an hour to get to the mountains or to get to the beach, meaning you could spend the morning skiing and the afternoon swimming in the Mediterranean! Without further ado, here are some of my favorite day trips from Granada. 

1. Sierra Nevada

Nice - Program Calendar - SP26
Please note that internship placements for the Fall 2023 semester could be limited and/or virtual. If you require an internship as part of your semester abroad, please reach out to your IES Abroad Program Advisor as soon as possible. We do not encourage students to take SKEMA courses and apply for the internship due to commuting constraints. SKEMA, our partner university, is located in Sophia Antipolis 50 - 60 minutes West of Nice. Internships can be placed through out Nice, with some placements as far East as the Monaco border. Internships offer a unique, real-world experience combined with...
You will attend a mandatory IES Abroad virtual orientation session prior to arrival and at the beginning of the program. Orientation includes detailed information about health and safety in Sophia Antipolis and France, academic advising, cultural adjustment, housing, field trips, and other important topics. Our goal is to help you become acquainted with Sophia Antipolis and student life in SKEMA. You will also learn how to work with the IES Abroad Nice staff as a resource to supplement your immersion in university student life.
SKEMA Business School To complement your IES Abroad courses, you will have the option of enrolling in courses at our partner university, SKEMA Business School. To be eligible for partner university courses you need a minimum 3.0 GPA. If you choose to take any courses at SKEMA, there is a three-course minimum for IES Abroad students. It will not only be a unique educational experience, but it will also provide the opportunity to add another perspective of student life in France. You can also meet local students! SKEMA is a world-renowned business school located in Sophia Antipolis. The commute...
Upon arriving at Nice Côte d'Azur Airport between 9:00 am -1pm, you will be greeted by some of our IES Staff near baggage claim. They will answer questions and help you find the taxi stand or give you instruction to the tramway - so that you can head directly to your housing. Taxis from the airport to your housing cost around $30. A Tramway ride costs $10. You will be met at your housing by another one of our friendly staff, coordinators, or landlords to help you settle into your housing. They will provide you with a Welcome bag, including a schedule for next day orientation as well as the...
Subscribe to