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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 |
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| Nora Geer | Nantes | Nantes - French Language Immersion & Area Studies Spring 2020 | University of Richmond | Global Studies | Homestay | Click here to contact Nora now | |
| Kaitlyn Greta | Madrid | Madrid - Language & Area Studies Spring 2019 | Harvard University | Undeclared | Homestay | Click here to contact Kaitlyn now | |
| Patricia Guerrero | Paris BIA | Paris - Business & International Affairs Spring 2019 | Bradley University | International Business | Apartment | Click here to contact Patricia now | |
| Alexandra Hannafin | Dublin | Dublin - Writers Program Fall 2021 | Providence College | Creative Writing | Apartment | Click here to contact Alexandra now | |
| Eli Harris | Amsterdam | Amsterdam - Social Sciences & Humanities Fall 2019 | University of Puget Sound | Political Science | Residence Hall | Click here to contact Eli now | |
| Marissa Hastings | Chicago | Virtual Internship Summer 2021 | Lehigh University | Economics | Independent | Virtual Internship | Click here to contact Marissa now |
| Thomas Hoffman | Berlin | Berlin - Metropolitan & Urban Studies Fall 2021 | Occidental College | Philosophy | Apartment | Click here to contact Thomas now | |
| Jeanette Hurwitz | Chicago | Virtual Internship Summer 2021 | Vanderbilt University | Public Health | Independent | Virtual Education Internship | Click here to contact Jeanette now |
| Hannah Huzzey | Rome | Rome - Language & Area Studies Spring 2020 | University of Iowa | English | Homestay | Click here to contact Hannah now | |
| Josiah Krul | Amsterdam | Amsterdam - Psychology & Sciences Spring 2020 | Bates College | Psychology | Residence Hall | Click here to contact Josiah now | |
| Haley Lundeen | Salamanca | Salamanca - Language & Area Studies Spring 2020 | University of Minnesota | Psychology | Homestay | Click here to contact Haley now | |
| Austin Luo | Shanghai | Shanghai Summer - Engineering Summer 2018 | Stevens Institute of Tech | Engineering - All Types | Residence Hall | Click here to contact Austin now |
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Welcome to Our New Associate Vice President of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Anti-Racism, Dr. Brittani Smit
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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. |
Honoring AAPI Heritage Month with our IES Abroad Correspondents
May is Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month in the United States, and we've been taking time to reflect on our AAPI friends', colleagues', and students' experiences, both here and abroad.
Our Ambassadors Talk Sustainability & Study Abroad
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.
David Reiersgord Promoted to IES Abroad Cape Town Center Director
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.
2021 Ambassador of the Year Emma Bailey Shares Her Resources for Making Connections Abroad
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.
📣 Now You Can Study Abroad in Seoul with IES Abroad!
NEW LOCATION ALERT!
We are excited to announce that starting in Fall 2023, IES Abroad will have a new location in Seoul, South Korea!
