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1. Argentina
Study abroad starts with saying "goodbye" to the familar and "hola" to new adventures. Check out @pheonixnotarizona's blog post about getting ready to go abroad—and all the mixed emotions that come with it!
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2. Australia
Curious what it's like to study abroad in Sydney from the student's perspective? Check out our Social Media Correspondent's Instagram account @katedockery to see why studying abroad has left her beaming with joy!
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3. Austria
They say the hills are alive with the sound of music, but does that apply to the Eastern Alps? Guess you'll have to study abroad in Vienna to find out!
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4. Ecuador
"Sea" all the beauty that the Galápagos Islands has to offer—it is around every corner, whether you are scuba diving or strolling through the city. For more street art views check out the 11 Best Places to Study Abroad for Street Art Enthusiasts.
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5. England
Your time studying abroad will come to an end, but the friendships you make along the way are endless. When you study abroad in London, you'll get by with a little help from your friends (and the IES Abroad London Center staff).
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6. England
Studying abroad in London rocks—from doing an incredible internship to going on field trips to iconic locations like Stonehenge on the weekend. Now that's a well-rounded experience!
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7. France
If you are going to lay around and soak in the sun next summer, why not do it somewhere with better views? When you study abroad in Paris, the Eiffel Tower could be your new hangout spot.
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8. Germany
Looking for a cool place to study abroad next summer? Well in Freiburg, there is a Bächle system (gutters, or small channels, that line the streets in the center of the city) that provides a cooling effect on hot summer days, thanks to the Dreisam River.
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9. Ireland
Our Social Media Correspondent @kinsey_scott is leaving her Instagram followers green with envy while she interns abroad in Dublin.
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10. Italy
When you study abroad in Rome, there will be many fountains to make wishes in...but didn't your wish already come true if you're spending your summer in Italy?
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11. Japan
One of the best ways to learn about a culture is through its food, and when you study abroad in Tokyo, you will have many options. (Did someone say tempura?) If you are a foodie, check out some other locations for studying abroad!
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12. Japan
Getting lost isn't always a bad thing. When you study abroad in Tokyo, forget the map and get lost intentionally in the teamLab Borderless museum.
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13. New Zealand
It's a big world we live in, so see as much of it as you can. If you can't see it all in one semester abroad, go again. We have 33 locations (including two in New Zealand) to get you started.
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14. South Africa
Not a morning person? When you study abroad in Cape Town you might find yourself waking up earlier for views like this!
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15. Spain
Sunglasses, check. Squad, check. Sights, check. The summer essentials are all in place for the perfect day studying abroad in Barcelona.
Photo Credit: @deanest_