IES Rabat Changed My Life!

My experience studying with IES Abroad in Rabat was truly life changing! In the four incredible months I spent studying in Morocco, my perspective was transformed, and I now have several lifelong relationships from my time with IES. The small and tightly-knit community that formed here amongst students, program staff, and faculty, as well as our loving and hospitable host families, contributed to a warm, inclusive, and welcoming environment. We were not afraid to make mistakes and embraced the thrill and challenge of living in a new country/culture. IES staff went above and beyond to ensure my classmates and I felt supported and safe, and enjoyed our experiences in Morocco. Navigating culture shock and language barriers became much more doable and fulfilling with the preparation IES gave us via our cultural readiness programming. Our classes were rigorous yet enjoyable, with many opportunities for students to expand their knowledge in fields of interest to them, including having access to both research and internship opportunities. Our professors encouraged us to make the msot of our experiences in Morocco, both personally and academically, offering additional supports for integration and immersion. The IES Center hosted weekly cultural activities and field trips which exposed us to the diversity of our host country, while furthering our language acquisition and cultural immersion. also becoming immersed in Moroccan culture. Without a doubt, I would recommend IES Rabat to any students looking for an immersive and exciting study abroad experience different from a typical exchange semester.