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READY TO TAKE OFF?
Take Off with IES Abroad is a study and internship abroad initiative created with
YOU—a student attending an HBCU—in mind.
We want to show you how studying and interning abroad is possible, and provide you
with the tools and information you need to make it happen, such as:
What are you waiting for? Something unexpected is just around the world—take off
with IES Abroad and explore it! Be among those who change this for the better and
inspire others to explore beyond our borders.
• Get tips on traveling abroad, like how to navigate buying the most budget-
friendly airfares
• Find out how to safely travel abroad no matter your gender or gender expression
• Hair care advice while abroad
• So much more
According to the latest statistics, only 17,551 of 313,415 study abroad students identified as Black/African-American. (That’s only 5.6%!)
The top three IES Abroad locations where Black/
African-American students study abroad:
The top three IES Abroad locations where Black/
African-American students intern abroad:
CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICARABAT, MOROCCO
TOKYO, JAPAN
CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA
DID YOU KNOW?
LONDON, ENGLAND
BARCELONA, SPAIN
HOW TO BUY AIRFARE
• Check to see if it’s cheaper to buy two one-way tickets instead of a
round-trip ticket
• If you know where you want to go, consider setting an airfare alert
• If you plan on having a layover, please stick with the same airline carrier
• When booking a flight for the day you are supposed to arrive, make
sure you take domestic and/or international dateline time changes and
layovers into account
ADVICE FOR TRANS OR NON-BINARY TRAVELERS
• Make sure to research legislation in regards to the LGBTQ+
community in your study abroad location.
• When creating an airline reservation, it is strongly encouraged
that you use the same name, gender, and date of birth that is
on your government issued ID.
• Make sure that medications are in their original packages and that they are
marked clearly as being prescribed to you. You should also have a note from
your doctor stating their necessity.
• You have the right to wear whatever you wish. However, please keep in mind
that certain articles of clothing may require additional security.
HAIR CARE TIPS
Ladies, we realize that while preparing to travel abroad for weeks or months
at a time, you may be in a bit of a conundrum over what to do with your hair.
Never fear! We’ve been able to compile some tips for you regarding:
• What to pack (stockpile those products!)
• Finding hair stylists and products before you even leave the States
(research websites that ship your favorite products internationally)
• Searching for stylists/products once abroad (find your local African
immigrant community)
• Tips on the best travel hair styles (protective styles are our favorites!)
Men, we didn’t forget about you! Guys have hair care needs and concerns while
traveling, too. Here are some quick tips:
• If you have the time and inclination, learn how to style/cut your hair yourself,
and bring your tools with you
• Search out local American military bases before you go to find out if
barbers/braiders are available
MORE ADVICE, JUST FOR YOU AT
www.IESabroad.org/take-off
Please contact us if you have any questions regarding:
• Our Take Off with IES Abroad events
• How your identity will affect your study abroad experience
• Anything else related to studying or interning abroad
[email protected] 800.995.2300 www.IESabroad.org
CONTACT US
ABOUT IES ABROAD
We believe all students should have the opportunity to participate in an
international education program, and are proud that our students are as
diverse as the places where they study and intern abroad. From our
headquarters in Chicago to our 140 study abroad programs in more than 30
global locations worldwide, we create authentic global education and life-
affirming cultural experiences. We can change your world, as we have for more
than 120,000 IES Abroad alums since 1950.
Through our Initiative to Diversify Education Abroad (IDEA), we’ve been
working with sustained intentionality for a decade to make study abroad more
accessible to more students than ever. Our efforts on your behalf have led
to more than 95 percent growth in participation of students of diverse and
underrepresented identities in our programs abroad since 2008. We are excited
you want to take off with IES Abroad, and look forward to helping you chart
your course!