🎉Celebrating IES Abroad 2024 Correspondents of the Year + Honorable Mentions!

“Billy contributed to IES Abroad’s Correspondent program not only through their beautiful use of the English language to convey emotion and intrigue, but also through their vulnerability and transparency. They told the stories of their time studying in Aotearoa New Zealand with the use of interpersonal relationships, a development of Kiwi slang and culture, and in a manner that makes their blogs a great resource for prospective students. Billy shared music and coffee recommendations, alongside a personal account of their experiences with romantic connection as a queer person in a different culture. Billy’s nomination for COTY showcases the value in vulnerability, relatability, and the impact that embracing the unknown can have on a person”

IES Abroad on Billy's Work

“Clara blew us away with her photos from day one, which resulted in her doing a correspondent feature, having a photo get selected as the cover of our South America catalog, and separately having another photo get selected as the main photo for Quito on our website. Clara showed us every piece of study abroad–from field trips, to hiking, to relaxing on campus, and even daily tasks like going to class or grocery shopping–each beautifully showcased with her impeccable photography skills.”

IES Abroad on Clara's Work

“Dara deserves to be "Correspondent of the Year" for her exceptional and inspiring contributions to the study abroad community. Dara’s content was not only informative and educational but also vulnerable, touching on a wide range of study abroad topics. She consistently delivered high-quality work, from a fantastic Milan center tour to deeply personal and engaging videos of daily life abroad. Her editing and production skills were top-notch, making it feel as though we were studying abroad right alongside her. Dara's content will continue to be a timeless resource, inspiring future students to embrace their true selves and find their authentic path abroad. Not to mention, she also created an original song reflecting her time at IES Abroad and incorporated it into an incredible short film submitted to our Film Festival!”

IES Abroad on Dara's Work