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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...
As a supplement to your study abroad experience in London, the IES Abroad London staff organizes trips to other parts of the UK that you might not normally visit. Registration for the following field trips will take place in July. Please keep a look out for an email from your IES Abroad Advisor for more information. Field trips for this fall include: Canterbury and Dover | £35 | September 30 - Canterbury and Dover are two fascinating and popular tourist destinations in the United Kingdom. The IES Abroad trip includes a visit to the Canterbury Cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, followed...
As a supplement to your study abroad experience in London, the IES Abroad London staff organizes trips to other parts of the UK that you might not normally visit. Registration for the following field trips will take place in July. Please keep a look out for an email from your IES Abroad Advisor for more information. Field trips for this fall include: Stonehenge & Bath | £120 | September 16 - September 17 - This two-day trip will take us to Bath where we will spend the night and explore the beautiful town famous for Georgian architecture and ancient Roman baths. The second day we will drive to...
As a supplement to your study abroad experience in London, the IES Abroad London staff organizes trips to other parts of the UK that you might not normally visit. Registration for the following field trips will take place end of July. Please keep a look out for an email from your IES Abroad Advisor for more information. Field trips for this fall include: Canterbury and Dover | £35 | September 30 - Canterbury and Dover are two fascinating and popular tourist destinations in the United Kingdom. The IES Abroad trip includes a visit to the Canterbury Cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage Site...
Once the final course list has been determined, a Course Preregistration Form in your MyIESabroad account will become available online. You will be notified via email about the start of the preregistration process. The Course Preregistration Form must be filled out in order for IES Abroad to start preparing for your course schedule. As class sizes are limited for most IES Abroad courses, Course Preregistration Forms will be considered on a first-come, first-served basis. Please obtain course approval from your current college or university for all courses you intend to take before your...

Back At Home, Remembering My Time Abroad

I’ve been home for two weeks now, and my time abroad already feels like a long time ago. It went by so quickly, but when I look back at photos I realize how much I actually did get to experience. There are definitely still items on my NZ bucket list, but those are for a future trip. For now, I thought I would share some photos of experiences abroad that I didn’t necessarily get to blog about. These include adventures around Christchurch; trips all over the South Island; and even the IES Abroad field trip to Rarotonga, Cook Islands; as well as a quick trip to Melbourne, Australia.

What Are the Ilam Apartments Like? + Tips for Living in Ilam, Christchurch (with photos!)

Even when attending school in your home country, housing is a big deal. Good (or bad) roommates and housing amenities can significantly affect your semester experience. Thankfully, I thought the IES Abroad housing in Christchurch (called Ilam Apartments, located in the Ilam district) was a lot nicer than any college housing I’ve experienced in the US. (See for yourself in the photos below!) I shared the flat with four other people (who all happened to be women but I knew people with co-ed flats too) and we all had our own room.

*Study* Abroad: My Classes This Semester!

I have to confess my classes abroad haven’t received the same amount of attention that they usually do back home. When you’re in a different country where new and exciting experiences are right on your doorstep, it can be difficult to convince your brain to stay in and study instead of going to the beach, doing an overnight tramp, finding new food and entertainment around Christchurch, or spending time with new friends, etc.