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This program is new so there were a lot of knots that needed to be untied, but overall my experience was not a bad one as so much as me getting out of my comfort zone. From day one I had to learn the bus system and how to navigate the city and to be totally independent. My host mom though really sweet was not the doting mother, she cared but she still gave you boundaries. The classes were OK as with any institution you will have some good some bad. Overall I had a good experience

At first I thought that it would be difficult to acclimate to Chinese culture and society. However, this wasn't as hard as I thought when I arrived in Kunming. The people on my program, whether he or she was a teacher or friend, in addition to my homestay parents really made the experience. Taking class at Yunnan University, being able to explore Kunming as well as travel through Thailand and Laos were all great highlights.

Through this program I was able to live an incredible experience in India. I learned how to get by on the daily, which made me feel like a local. New Delhi became my home, the one I yearn to go back to everyday. I met some incredible people from just walking around "my neighborhood". Through this program I was also able to learn so much about India that I would have not gotten the opportunity to have learned otherwise. Just being in India was like talking 2 course because of everything I learned. And I was able to experience all of this because of IES Abroad New Delhi, India.

I cannot say enough good things about IES Abroad: Delhi. Delhi, India although a challenging place to live for a little over four months, is possible with the right support system and guidance. Yes, I was apprehensive upon arrival, but after meeting the staff and experiencing life in Delhi for just a few days I knew it was possible. IES Abroad: Delhi does an amazing job of helping its students feel comfortable in the country they are studying in. Our first two weeks were solely learning what to expect during our time abroad along with site seeing and many firsts. We learned how to navigate around Delhi, took various field trips trying Indian food rom different regions and much more. The IES Abroad Delhi staff accommodated issues that arose with unsatisfactory home stays, student illness, and a variety of other concerns that came ip during out time in India. Not once did I feel uncomfortable about asking my IES family about something and found them to be great resources when traveling outside of Delhi or even when just looking for a nice place to eat or visit during our free time! I found a love for India and all it has to offer its visitors with the help of IES Abroad Delhi <3

This study abroad experience was filled with adventure! I was given the opportunity to visit several incredible locations in China, Tibet, Thailand, and Laos. I do not know of any other study abroad program that infuses this much travel into their itinerary.

If you are looking for routine, this program may not be for you. Every week is filled with something new. If we have a destination to visit, our classes are shaped around our trip, making the weeks very different from one another. Classes shift around constantly, so flexibility is a must!

Furthermore, Kunming is a fantastic location to better your Chinese since the expat community is very small. Everyone is very friendly and willing to help you speak Chinese in restaurants, pharmacies, train stations and the like.

I left with a whole new outlook on environmental issues, social issues, and I left with life-long friends!

The IES Abroad experience was everything I could have imagined and more. IES Abroad: Delhi did a phenomenal job of getting students from all different backgrounds acquainted and immersed in the culture. In sum, the program was a seamless transition, a well-oiled machine. IES Abroad: Delhi's semester calendar was also very lenient and laden with many cultural activities for students to enjoy. The semester calendar even afforded me the opportunity to meet my family in India for the first time! Program staff was simply amazing, and with such a small centre of only eleven students, everyone in the program became very good friends. I miss IES Abroad: Delhi every day and I am forever thankful that such a wonderful experience had such a profound impact on my life.

Studying with IES in Delhi was just the experience I was looking for: unique, challenging, and full of opportunity. Adjusting to live in a city and country very different from my own home city in the US is one of the most rewarding things I have ever done, and IES was excellent ins supporting that though great tips, cultural immersion, an orientation period which included visiting some less-touristed local stops and ism of the best coursework of my undergraduate career.

Do you want to spent incredible four mont in India? Are you ready to discover antient culture which is stil living on? Are you willing to learn new things every day? Than Study Abroad in New Delhi might be an option.

You may choose to live with an India family, which is a lot of fun, or you can live more independently. The programme is full interesting field trips, culture events, lectures and volunteering possibilities.

You can visit Taj Mahal, famous city of Benares, become yoga expert, learn classical Indian dance or classical music, explore unconventional part of the city, discover Indian religious diversity, learn Hindi, explore Indian cinema and literature, volunteer with interresting NGOs and much more in IES abroad programme.

Life in Delhi might looks challenging, indeed it is overpopulated city full of chaotic traffic, everyday noises and smelles. But on the other hand, it makes the city even more attractive and special; in New Delhi, you can also explore beautiful parks, antient old city and tousands of temples.