IES Abroad Alumni

10/07/2026

Theres no one who tells the story of study abroad quite like our students do, and thats why were excited to share this years four student Film Festival Finalists! 🎬

Student films are reviewed by our esteemed jury of international film experts, and ranked on originality, production quality, entertainment value, and ability to capture the spirit of study abroad.

Which film will take home our $1,500 Grand Prize in our 12th Annual Film Festival? Thats up to you!

Sit back and enjoy these stunning stories from abroad now through October 21, and share with a study abroad lover in your life! 🍿

Vote now ➡️

Voting Is Now Open! Ready to help a student filmmaker win our $1,500 grand price?Vote for your favorite film now through October 21st at noon CT. How to Vote: Click the red play button on each of the four films below to watch them. If asked, please check the Captcha and answer the question at the bo...

10/02/2026

We've just launched our very first Instagram Channel for IES Abroad Alumni! This is a way for you to stay connected with us and learn about alumni resources and opportunities like reunions, meetups, international trips, and more.

Join now or share with a friend: https://www.instagram.com/channel/D7zoB9mtmc91yM3p/

09/17/2026

Missing your IES Abroad experience and hoping to join us again? Now’s your chance!

Join us for a virtual information session on October 22, 2026 from 2-3 p.m. CST to learn all about IES Onwards—a unique opportunity for IES Abroad Alumni and friends to travel once more with IES Abroad.

This time we're taking you to Aotearoa New Zealand, for an adventure that goes beyond the guidebook. 🇳🇿

In this session you will:
• Receive a general overview of IES Onwards travel programs
• Hear from past IES Onwards participants and IES Abroad staff hosts as they share their experiences on the program
• Learn more about the upcoming IES Onwards program, Hikoi Poutini: An Experiential Learning Journey in New Zealand, from IES Abroad New Zealand staff
• Ask questions during a dedicated Q&A portion

Register now:

Join us for a virtual information session October 22, 2026 to learn all things related to IES Onwards!

08/12/2026

Remember the feeling of studying abroad? Exploring a new city, making friends, and discovering a new you? Well, it doesn’t have to be just a memory—now’s your chance to do it again!

Rediscover the feeling of study abroad by joining fellow IES Abroad Alumni for IES Onwards - Hikoi Poutini: An Experiential Learning Journey in Christchurch. 🇳🇿

This immersive journey through New Zealand's South Island is designed for lifelong learners who want to reconnect with the adventure and global community that first brought them abroad.

See the full itinerary and register by November 15th to confirm your spot in our program: https://www.iesabroad.org/onwards-hikoi-poutini-experiential-learning-journey-new-zealand

07/13/2026

This June, IES Abroad alumni, faculty, staff, and Center Directors, alongside educators from our U.S. partner universities, gathered in Milan, Italy, for the 2026 Global Institute, a professional development experience designed to explore the future of global education through the Global Pillars initiative.

Global Pillars courses at IES Abroad Centers are interdisciplinary, project-based classes that bring students together to tackle sustainability and equity issues in their host cities. Courses involve small team collaboration, local partnerships, field visits, and research to create solutions based on the local environmental, historical, and social contexts.

At the end of their courses, students showcase their final project by presenting their collaboratively-developed solution to a sustainability or equity challenge local to their host city. Congrats to this year's fantastic student winners!

🏖️ Mia Behringer (IES Abroad Barcelona | Indiana University Bloomington)
Catalonia Coastline Management Multi-Media Campaign

📚 Iman Brin (IES Abroad Rabat | Georgetown University)
Addressing Barriers to Education for Migrants in Morocco

🌊 Zachary Roerden (IES Abroad Granada | Claremont McKenna College)
Water Management in Granada

♻️ Godwins Tuyishime (IES Abroad London | Wofford College)
Taste the Waste: a campaign to raise awareness about food waste and resources

Dive deeper into our Global Institute:

IES Abroad's 2026 Global Institute brought educators and alumni to Milan to showcase Global Pillars projects advancing sustainability, equity, and well-being.

06/03/2026

How does studying abroad shape a future leader? IES Abroad Buenos Aires alum Jatin Khona shares how his semester in Buenos Aires helped prepare him for a career in the U.S. Navy and his role supporting the Artemis II recovery mission.

Read the interview here:

From Buenos Aires to Artemis II, Jatin Khona reflects on how study abroad shaped his leadership, global perspective, and career in the U.S. Navy.

05/13/2026

IES Abroad is proud to launch OpportunitIES in Motion, a five-year, $20 million fundraising initiative focused on expanding access to study abroad through scholarships, academic innovation, and global opportunity.

By reducing financial barriers and investing in the future of international education, this initiative will help more students gain the life-changing experience of studying abroad.

Learn more about how we are creating greater access to global education for the next generation here: https://www.iesabroad.org/news/ies-abroad-launches-multi-million-dollar-opportunities-motion-fundraising-initiative-expand

05/06/2026

¡Vamos a Madrid! Reconnect with classmates, meet other IES Abroad alumni, and explore Madrid during this fall’s IES Abroad Madrid Alumni Weekend, September 24-27. Activities span from faculty-led tours of world-class museums to a Tapas crawl and a day trip to Toledo.

Space is limited, so register today! Special early bird pricing ends June 1st: https://www.iesabroad.org/events/ies-abroad-madrid-alumni-weekend