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We're proud of our students for taking the leap - wherever they're coming from and choosing to go.

With 75 years of experience, we're here to help you find the best program for you, and to make studying abroad the educational adventure of a lifetime. Simply put, we provide you with the best student resources in the field. Whether that's through our online country-specific resources, multimedia materials, or our personal one-on-on advising, we're here to support and encourage you throughout the study abroad experience. If you have any questions about your personal experience abroad, please contact our Department of Access & Strategic Partnerships by emailing us at accesspartnerships@iesabroad.org or by calling 800.995.2300.

How will studying abroad redefine your world? We can't wait to find out.

Resources

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Being You Abroad

We support all of our students and have compiled resources to guide you in your next steps towards this incredible experience. Find more information on our resources for First-Generation, Disability, Mental Health & Self-Care, and more.

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Country-Specific Resources

Browse resources specific to a particular country on topics such as dietary concerns; race, ethnicity, and nationality; religion and spirituality; disability and health; and more!

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Videos & Webinars

Learn more about key aspects of the study abroad experience by participating in webinars before you go. We frequently partner with other companies and institutions to host webinars on identity-related topics.

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IDEA Correspondents

You're bringing more than just your luggage with you while studying abroad. The aspects of your identity—all that makes you who you are—come along too! That's why our IDEA Correspondents are here to share how their identities intersect, unfold, and evolve with their lives abroad.

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Intercultural Competency Media List

These recommendations encourage connection and conversations to promote better understanding of our individual stories and tribulations, focused on uplifting the collective human experience we highlight with study abroad.

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Scholarships

We are committed to fostering and supporting a diverse student body. Our scholarships are part of our millions of dollars in scholarships and aid, and encourage and support students from a range of institutions and populations.

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Share a Resource

We know that there's a lot of helpful information out there, and although we try, we can't always capture it all! If you've found something to be helpful for you or your students in preparation for study abroad, let us know and we'll see if we can add it to our resources.

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Family Resources

We know that families are an essential part of the journey when deciding to study or intern abroad. That's why we have a variety of resources for families including guides in English, Spanish, and Chinese.

Let's Talk

Reach out to the Access & Strategic Partnerships Team at accesspartnerships@iesabroad.org if you have any questions about identity-based events, how identity can affect study abroad or internship experiences, opportunities, or more.

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Commitment to Inclusion & Accessibility

We launched our initiative to make studying abroad an inclusive learning experience for all students, creating a student body that reflects the makeup of both the United States and our college student population. We know every student is unique and distinct in their own way.

We have developed and expanded our financial and informational resources, collaborated with new partners who join us in our dedication to making education abroad more accessible, and removed barriers to enrollment in our study and intern abroad programs.

We have also built a legacy of partnership with Historically Black Colleges & Universities (HBCUs) and Hispanic-serving Institutions (HSIs) spanning more than 50 years, which includes generations of graduates of these schools among our 180,000+ IES Abroad alumni.

Read IDEA Correspondent Blogs

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“I am extremely glad I went through IES Abroad because they have been so respectful of my identity.”
Macks K. (IES Abroad Nagoya | University of Tennessee – Knoxville)

We’re Celebrating 17,000+ Diverse Student Voices

Join us in celebrating a #worldofdifference as we share study abroad stories of underrepresented students.

Read Their Stories
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