By Aaron C.

Published June 5, 2025

https://flic.kr/p/2r97iYs Enjoying London's landmarks. This summer, I have the amazing opportunity to complete a six-week international internship in London through Mizzou. I’m currently working at Minervate Consultancy, a U.K.-based company dedicated to supporting pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device companies in optimizing their drug development processes. Their mission to accelerate clinical trials through AI-driven tools and…

By Audrie S.

Published June 4, 2025

Before coming on this program, I planned out what I wanted to see and do. I created a bucket list of things to do because I don’t know when I will be here again and for this amount of time. With the help of my mom we created a list of things that I would…

By Mason S.

Published April 2, 2025

I will never forget traveling to London to explore the incredible city and learning about accounting processes in the United Kingdom. Having the chance to visit multiple accounting firms, including all the Big Four, in London was a remarkable experience. The chance to network and connect with new individuals during these business visits was just…

By Maddie D.

Published Jan. 24, 2025

After 10 days in London, I learned so much about the city’s history and culture, the business environment and myself. I was able to go to so many incredible places and meet people from all walks of life that changed my experience. We visited the top tourist spots and learned amazing history about the royal…

By Emma S.

Published Jan. 17, 2025

Oxford’s long history means it has many quirks. For example, before standardized time zones, the city ran on “Oxford time”, which was five minutes behind London time. Even though modern time zones have long been established and Oxford’s clocks are set to match London’s, Oxford still holds on to its history. While official timetables say…

By Ashtin H.

Published Dec. 16, 2024

With Thanksgiving on the horizon, it feels like the perfect time to reflect on the incredible opportunity I had this past summer to intern abroad in London, England, through IES Abroad. As one could expect, this experience was nothing short of transformative, offering professional growth, cultural immersion and unforgettable connections. If you’ve ever considered studying…

By Ashtin H.

Published Dec. 9, 2024

Some things you just don’t know until you do. In this final post of my reflection series, I want to share more about my internship in London with IES Abroad and offer some takeaways for anyone planning to study or work abroad. My time here wasn’t just about professional growth or academic fulfillment – it…

By Ashtin H.

Published Dec. 4, 2024

London is renowned for its cultural vibrancy and rich history, but experiencing it firsthand was unlike anything I had ever encountered. From exploring its historical roots to its multicultural hubs, my time there deepened my understanding of how a city’s identity is shaped. https://flic.kr/p/2qyYvxm The intermingling of mural and graffiti art that says "From our…

By Emma S.

Published Oct. 7, 2024

As of today, the day I am writing this, I have lived in London for a month. This semester I am studying abroad through IES Abroad’s Oxford Direct Enrollment program, which in the fall, includes a month in London while taking a short course before the Oxford term starts. I’m preparing to leave for Oxford…

By Zoey H.

Published July 25, 2024

I recently returned home from a two-month study abroad program in London with IES Abroad. A few of my favorite things to do in London were exploring new museums and meeting new people! London is known for its free museums displaying a vibrant variety of exhibits. A few of my favorite museums were the British…