Visiting a CIEE Study Center is the best way to learn about the location, meet on-site CIEE staff and faculty, and speak with students about their experience abroad with CIEE. In 2009, CIEE is planning to offer the following site visits. Note that specific dates for each of the visits will be posted on the CIEE website in the near future.
2009 Site Visits
Spring 2009
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CIEE Study Centers in Cape Town and Stellenbosch, South Africa
and Gaborone, Botswana |
March 15-25
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CIEE Study Centers in Lisbon, Portugal and Barcelona, Spain
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March 23-27
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CIEE Study Center in Monteverde, Costa Rica
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July
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Each Study Center site visit lasts approximately seven days and is designed for you to gain first-hand knowledge about the on-site facilities, meet with faculty, resident staff, and participants, and acquire a better understanding of the culture in which the programs operate. Schedules include visits to the host institution at which the program is based, class attendance, visits to homestays and/or dormitories, participation in student excursions, and adequate time to meet with CIEE resident staff and students, providing participants with an in-depth view of each program.
Registration Deadlines and Visa Processing
Site visit registration is $500 ($350 for CIEE and Academic Consortium members). CIEE must receive complete registration forms no later than the dates listed below. Late registrations are accepted based on space availability and visa processing guidelines. As it may take time to process the necessary visa, please contact CIEE as soon as possible so that we may send you the necessary visa application documents.
Site Visit
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Registration Deadline
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South Africa and Botswana
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December 15
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Portugal and Spain
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February 15
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Costa Rica
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May 1
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Download the Site Visit Registration form here.
Download the Site Visit Agreement form here.
Additional Information and Questions
If you have any questions regarding a site visit or would like to receive additional information, please contact Anne Curtis by phone at 207-553-4033 or by e-mail at ACurtis@ciee.org.