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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 |
| Valencia Alvarez | Santiago | Santiago - Health Studies Spring 2019 | Grinnell College | Biological Sciences | Homestay | Click here to contact Valencia now | |
| Jackson Baker | Siena | Siena - Business & Economics of Italian Food & Wine Spring 2022 | University of Vermont | English | Apartment | Click here to contact Jackson now | |
| Shelby Balmer | Dublin | Dublin Summer - Internship Summer 2022 | Wake Forest University | Political Science | Apartment | Click here to contact Shelby 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 | |
| Shelley Chen | London | London - Study London Spring 2022 | American University | Business Administration | Residence Hall | Click here to contact Shelley now | |
| Jackie Cheng | Freiburg | Freiburg - European Union Spring 2022 | University of Texas - Austin | International Relations | Apartment | Click here to contact Jackie 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 | |
| Stefanie Cravens | Madrid | Madrid - Engineering, Math & Science Spring 2022 | Villanova University | Biological Chemistry | Apartment | Click here to contact Stefanie now | |
| Sophie Davies | Madrid | Madrid - Language & Area Studies Spring 2022 | California Lutheran University | Political Science | Residence Hall | Click here to contact Sophie now |
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Our Ambassadors Share Their Fave Study Abroad Gifts and Wishlists
We asked our IES Abroad Ambassadors to share their favorite things they brought, bought, and wish they would have had during their international experiences.
Our Ambassadors Unpack Their Biggest Study Abroad Fears
Our Ambassadors debunk their top study abroad scaries: study abroad fears that aren't so frightening after all.
Williams College Student Avery Trinidad Named 2022 IES Abroad Correspondent of the Year
We receive more than 150 Correspondent applications every semester, including students of various backgrouds and skills in creating different types of content. This year, we've selected IES Abroad blogger Avery Trinidad (IES Abroad Berlin | Fall 2021) as our 2021-22 Correspondent of the Year.
2022 Annual Conference Recap
From October 12-14th, study abroad professionals from around the world came to Chicago for the 2022 IES Abroad Annual Conference. We enjoyed meeting new colleagues and reconnecting with long-time friends and educational partners. If you weren’t able to make it—have no fear, your 2022 recap is here!
Penn State's Zeke Winitsky's Film "Coming to Berlin" Wins Study Abroad Film Festival
IES Abroad rolled out the red carpet for their Film Festival at VenueSIX10 in downtown Chicago on Wednesday evening, October 12th in benefit of IES Abroad scholarships. Penn State University student Zeke Winitsky is a Senior majoring in Film Production and was awarded the Grand Prize for his film “Coming to Berlin.”
