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"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.
| 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 |
| Tolulope Akintoba | Milan | Milan - Italy Today Fall 2019 | University of Pittsburgh | Communications | Residential College | Education | Click here to contact Tolulope 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 | |
| Alexandria Ciampi | Milan | Milan - Italy Today Spring 2020 | Penn State University | Marketing | Apartment | Click here to contact Alexandria now |
Meet Our 2021 IES Abroad Ambassadors of the Year
Congratulations to our 2021 IES Abroad Ambassadors of the Year: Miles Nabritt (IES Abroad Madrid, Spring 2019 | Bates College) and Emma Bailey (IES Abroad Salamanca, Spring 2020 | DePauw University)
They're Here! Meet The Fall 2021 Correspondents
After a year of the unexpected, we are excited to welcome students back abroad, including our 55 Student Correspondents for Fall 2021!
20 Study Abroad Dos and Don'ts to Make the Most of Your Experience
Study abroad is such an exciting adventure, and you’re about to embark on a once-in-a-lifetime journey! So, of course, you want to know all there is to know! And, of course, we want to help. With so many IES Abroad programs and opportunities to choose from, we know the process to get to your host country can seem extensive. We created this post with 20 Study Abroad Dos and Donts to give you some pointers for your study abroad experience and help you get a head start on your journey!
An Insider's Guide to Studying Abroad in London
In Spring 2018, I studied abroad with IES Abroad London. Every semester, I get so excited to see new students embarking on their own journeys to explore London, and I thought that I would share some of my best recommendations anything I could think of that might be helpful!
What It's Like to Travel to France During COVID-19
I wanted to share few of my observations about traveling, sightseeing, and the overall atmosphere in France after my recent trip during COVID-19.
Meet Our Summer 2021 Correspondents!
After more than a year of the unknown, we were incredibly happy to send students back abroad earlier this month. And we selected seven of those students to be IES Abroad Correspondents, sharing every step of their journey with us.
