News and Updates

Read about how Xu Shengbo, an SAF China student from UESTC, found his confidence and voice during his 3 weeks at UC Berkeley during a summer program.

In January 2025, a wildfire swept through parts of Los Angeles. SAF had students in the area during the time. Learn how our team responded and kept them safe.

Carol Carmody, co-founder of SAF, addresses the challenges of the times and how SAF and IES Global remain optimistic and dedicated to our shared missions.

Zach Simon, SAF's Executive Director, recognizes the shifts of global education. Read how SAF is diversifying its portfolio and meeting current student demand.

Meet Kihwan Kim, a former SAF student whose study abroad experience at the University of Arkansas helped him land his dream job back in Korea.

SAF participated in CACIE 2025 in Beijing, celebrating 25 years of leadership, strengthening global partnerships, and advancing study abroad opportunities.

Meet Shiyuan Kang! Discover how a summer at UC Berkeley helped this French major trade academic anxiety for "California confidence" and global career goals.

SAF Korea relocates to the IES Global Seoul Center, offering stronger on-the-ground support and enhanced study abroad opportunities in South Korea.

Tomoya Suzuki: Renowned parkour athlete and SAF Japan alumni. Read our interview with Tomoya who shared with us his experience studying abroad at UCLA in 2018.