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We are currently gathering our next pool of Ambassadors—stay tuned for more amazing student stories and advice!


"What is it actually like to study abroad? Where can I find resources for setting a budget? How do I weigh my housing options?" Sound familiar? An IES Abroad Ambassador is here to help! Ambassadors volunteer to share their experiences and offer advice as you begin your own once-in-a-lifetime educational adventure. They provide firsthand insight on topics such as:

  • Housing
  • Course planning
  • Student life
  • Local culture
  • Choosing the right program
  • Budgeting
  • And more

Contact an IES Abroad Ambassador

Search below for Ambassadors to email. It’s ideal to contact more than one Ambassador in order to receive a variety of opinions and advice. Use our drop down menus to specify by different areas whether you want to find a participant at your home school, someone from a certain center, or talk courses with a student who shares your major.

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Name Center Program School Major Housing Internship/Service Learning Contact
Abena Afari Santiago Santiago - Health Studies Fall 2019 Grinnell College Biological Chemistry Homestay Health Services Click here to contact Abena now
Valencia Alvarez Santiago Santiago - Health Studies Spring 2019 Grinnell College Biological Sciences Homestay Click here to contact Valencia now
Isabela Byerly Shanghai Shanghai - Economy, Business & Society Fall 2019 University of Pittsburgh International Business Apartment Click here to contact Isabela now
Cali Carper Amsterdam Amsterdam - Law & Criminology Fall 2021 Penn State University Criminal Studies Apartment Click here to contact Cali now
Alexandria Ciampi Milan Milan - Italy Today Spring 2020 Penn State University Marketing Apartment Click here to contact Alexandria now
Victoria Cogliandro Rome Rome - Language & Area Studies Spring 2019 Tulane University of Louisiana Psychology Apartment Click here to contact Victoria now
Erin Daly London London Summer - UK Today Summer 2021 Indiana University Management Apartment Click here to contact Erin now
Lisset De La Rosa Madrid Madrid - Language & Area Studies Spring 2020 University of Michigan - Ann Arbor Behavioral Neuroscience Homestay Click here to contact Lisset now
Natalie Deutsch London London Summer - UK Today Summer 2021 Indiana University Social Work Apartment Click here to contact Natalie now
Isabel Drumwright Nice Nice - Business, Sustainability & Immigration Fall 2021 Indiana University Marketing Apartment Click here to contact Isabel now
Taylor Fairweather Berlin Berlin - Metropolitan & Urban Studies Fall 2018 Ithaca College Radio/TV Homestay Click here to contact Taylor now
Jeremy Fong Berlin Berlin - Metropolitan & Urban Studies Fall 2021 Carleton College Sociology Apartment Click here to contact Jeremy now

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We are delighted to share that we have appointed Brittani Smit, Ph.D., as our Associate Vice President of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Anti-Racism (DEIA), effective June 1st.

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In celebration of Earth Day, our Ambassadors have given some insight on how their sustainability views and practices changed during study abroad. Whether it was through small lifestyle changes or reexamining common practices in the United States, they all experienced a shift in their ideas surrounding sustainability and their role as a global citizen.

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We are excited to officially announce David Reiersgord’s promotion to Center Director of IES Abroad Cape Town. David has been acting as our interim Center Director and has been part of the IES Abroad family holding multiple positions, and we are excited to bring his expertise to this important role and for him to embark on his next chapter at IES Abroad Cape Town.

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2021 Ambassador of the Year Emma Bailey Shares Her Resources for Making Connections Abroad

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Forging connections during your time abroad can help transform your journey into the experience of a lifetime. Here, Emma shares her tips for connecting with people while you're abroad.

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NEW LOCATION ALERT!

We are excited to announce that starting in Fall 2023, IES Abroad will have a new location in Seoul, South Korea!

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