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Carmen Miller, May 6, 2024

Traveling While Abroad: Tips and Tricks

One of the things I’ve really enjoyed about studying in Spain is how easy it is to travel. Here are some of my experiences and advice.

Field Trip/Travel Finances

In this photo, there are five girls sitting at a table and posing for a selfie. Three girls sit on one side of the table and two girls sit on the other side. Four computers are open on the table.

Lisa Penfield

Lisa Penfield, May 6, 2024

Trip Planning and Budgeting for Mid-Semester Break

In this post, I talk about some aspects that went into planning and budgeting a 10-day trip in New Zealand and Australia!

Field Trip/Travel Finances

Christina Zogopoulou

Christina Zogopoulou, May 6, 2024

Why Studying Abroad for a Full Year Is Better: Unpacking the Full Experience

Why you should study abroad for the full year.

Alyssa Burlison

Alyssa Burlison, May 6, 2024

Three Movies To Watch Before You Study Abroad

In this post I discuss three of the best movies to watch to set you up for a great time abroad.

Predeparture

Kate Allen

Kate Allen, May 5, 2024

Au Revoir, Nice

Wow…. I can’t believe it’s over!

Re-Entry

Grace Heaton

Grace Heaton , May 4, 2024

All’s Well on a Full Stomach

IES Abroad Nantes’s French Gastronomy course gives you good eats, lots of fun excursions, and so much information on how to savoir-vivre à la française.

Academics Food

Johannes Ong

Johannes Ong, May 4, 2024

To You: A Note of Farewell and Reflection

My final blog is a letter to myself talking about our time abroad and the growth it has fostered.

Grace Heaton

Grace Heaton , May 4, 2024

Vin-Filled Excursions

Since wine is such an important part of French culture, I am very grateful that IES Abroad’s program-sponsored excursions allowed us to experience it in several...