Institute for the International Education of Students
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The Institute for the International Education of Students, or IES Abroad, is a non-profit study abroad organization that administers study abroad programs for U.S. college-aged students. Founded in 1950 as the Institute of European Studies, the organization has since been renamed to reflect additional offerings in Africa, Asia, Oceania, and Latin America. The organization now provides more than 125+ programs in 19 countries and 33 cities. Over 150,000 students have studied abroad on IES Abroad programs since its founding, with more than 10,000 students studying abroad each year.
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Institute for the International Education of Students
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IES Abroad
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IES Abroad
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Global
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Member of NAFSA, Forum on education abroad, and Diversity Abroad
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The Institute of European Studies
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1950
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Paul Koutny, Clarence Giese, Alberta Giese
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President & CEO
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Gregory D. Hess, Ph.D.
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Chicago, IL, Headquarters
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IES Abroad Logo.jpg
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: 501(c)(3)
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The Institute for the International Education of Students, or IES Abroad, is a non-profit study abroad organization that administers study abroad programs for U.S. college-aged students. Founded in 1950 as the Institute of European Studies, the organization has since been renamed to reflect additional offerings in Africa, Asia, Oceania, and Latin America. The organization now provides more than 125+ programs in 19 countries and 33 cities. Over 150,000 students have studied abroad on IES Abroad programs since its founding, with more than 10,000 students studying abroad each year. IES Abroad has an Academic Consortium composed of over 200 academic institutions. It offers over $6 million in scholarships to help finance qualified students abroad. In accordance with its mission and vision statement, IES Abroad highlights cultural immersion through the use of homestays and field trips to "[promote] the development of interculturally-competent leaders." IES Abroad's services include pre-departure advising, visa assistance, alumni mentors, and safety plans at Centers abroad. IES Abroad has a diversity initiative and a green initiative.
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