Abroad Oida!

In this episode, we chat with IES Alum and Fulbright TA Peter Wildgruber about his study abroad journey. He shares his five favorite things in Vienna, compares IES Vienna and Freiburg, and explains what brought him back. Plus, tips on standing out in the Fulbright application process.

In this episode, Holly talks to the three finalists of the 2025 IES Film Festival, which took place in Vienna this year!The guests are Catherine Maher (Grove City College, Rome Internships, Summer 2024) , Anya Jiménez (University of Southern California, Galapagos Islands Direct Enrollment - GAIAS, Spring 2025), and the winner Charlie Dermody (Indiana University, Milan - Fashion Design & Merchandising, Fall 2024), Find the links to their movies below:Las Bingueras by Anya JiménezFound Self by Catherine MaherMaybe by Charlie Dermody

In this episode Tobi and Harry talk to the IES Vienna Center Director Saskia Stachowitsch about her experience so far and her vision for the Vienna Center.

In this episode, IES Vienna staff members Kim Scherer and Kaja Ciupinska speak with Vera Jordan, an IES Vienna alumna from the class of 1966-1967.  Vera shares memories of her year in Vienna, as well as lessons learned and advice for future students. 

In this episode, our Center Director Saskia Stachowitsch together with Harry Zuber the Academic Program Coordinator, sit down with the Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost of IES Abroad Michael Adewumi for an insightful conversation about the institution’s vision, academic priorities, and the future of higher education. They discuss key initiatives, challenges, and opportunities shaping our campus, offering listeners a behind-the-scenes look at leadership in action. Don’t miss this engaging discussion on innovation, collaboration, and what’s next for our community

Join Fall '24 students David and Miles as they dive into their journey of immersion in German, share insights on their classes, and reflect on their semester abroad in Vienna. From language tips to cultural surprises, they candidly discuss what it’s like to study in Austria and how they feel about heading back to the U.S. after an unforgettable experience.

This week we had the pleasure to talk to IES Vienna alumnus Cheney Doane who studied abroad in Vienna in the Fall of 2013. Cheney was also on staff as a Student Assistant in the Academic Year of 2016/17.

Moses returns for a round of questions and gives us personal insights from his fall semester in Vienna. Link as referenced in this episode: https://www.iesabroad.org/news/68-better-questions-ask-how-was-study-abroad

This week our colleague Kaja is interviewing IES Vienna alumnus Lee Carlson who studied abroad in Vienna from 1959 to 1960.

This is our first Student Plauderstunde, a series that accompanies students throughout their semester abroad. Our first guest is Moses.

Learn who we are, what we do and what you can expect from this podcast.

Welcome to Abroad Oida!