John Gearen

Since 1950, The Institute for the International Education of Students dba IES Abroad has provided students and U.S. colleges & universities with academic study abroad opportunities that foster intercultural development. IES Abroad offers semester study abroad, academic year study abroad, January term study abroad, and summer study abroad. Internships abroad are also provided by them. IES Abroad conducts regular surveys with faculty, students, and universities/colleges to determine the quality of its programs and identify new program opportunities in developing countries. The organization was founded as Institute of European Studies and is headquartered in Chicago, IL