IES Abroad London – Health Practice & Policy

I have wanted to go abroad since I was in high school. It's the best combination of school and travel. I am also pursuing an international studies degree, and the best way to learn is by experiencing new things in other countries!

Going abroad really pushes you to challenge your personal boundaries, even for someone like myself who has traveled before going abroad. IES made sure that I was prepared for every aspect of my journey abroad. My program required a visa to the UK, which can become an arduous process, but IES made sure I had everything I needed and facilitated the process. Once abroad, the staff was always around to help you with things to do in your host city to making medical appointments.

It seems like a little bit of a silly reason, but I think the actual reason I studied in London was Harry Potter. Ever since I read the books in elementary school, I’ve been fascinated with England, getting into British television, books, and radio, and I figured there was no better way to spend three months than to see the place I’d heard and read so much about. I also am pretty terrible at languages, so it was nice to be in a place that didn’t have a language barrier.