College Study Abroad Blog

By Fall 2023: Abena = College of William & Mary ‘25 (International Relations) - ACL Program Angela = Hamilton College ‘25 (Chinese and Sociology) - CGC Program Aside from the... keep reading

By Fall 2023: Abena = College of William & Mary ‘25 (International Relations) - ACL Program Angela = Hamilton College ‘25 (Chinese and Sociology) - CGC Program 大家好! We are... keep reading

Are you fascinated by Chinese language and culture? If so, you’re in the right place! Read on as we list our Top 6 Chinese language study abroad programs: Chinese Language... keep reading

If you’re eager to study abroad in Greater China and are looking for more information on some of the best Chinese cities, look no further than this blog post as... keep reading

Explore Beijing's rich cultural tapestry, blending tradition and modernity. Experience historic sites like the Forbidden City, embrace nature in parks and hills, and savor diverse culinary delights. Amid global reopening, China invites students to contribute to global connections while enjoying the city's vibrancy.

A study abroad adventure awaits in the small but lively country of Taiwan, located off the east coast of China . Known officially as the Republic of China, Taiwan promises... keep reading

In the Fall of 2019 I made the decision to study abroad in Shanghai, China with CIEE’s Business, Language + Culture program. This experience would become one of the best... keep reading

SPRING BLOCK I - Hangzhou Marco Polo described the city of Hangzhou as “the most splendid city in the world.” This is likely due to the city’s stunning natural environment... keep reading

Wow, I can’t believe how fast my time studying abroad has gone. In the last two weeks of my study abroad experience I made it my mission to check all... keep reading

EAT Peking duck ( shāo yāzi) has been eaten in Beijing since the Imperial Era and is the city’s most famous dish to date. The meat is characterized by its... keep reading

In week 10 my friends and I took a trip to Sanya in the southern part of China’s Hainan island. We were lucky enough to book an Airbnb across the... keep reading

In week 12 I finally ventured off to the nation’s capital, Beijing! This was my favorite independent weekend trip during my time abroad because of how many iconic sights I... keep reading

EAT While in Shanghai, do yourself a favor and enjoy one of the city’s most popular plates: xiaolongbao (soup dumplings). These delicate steamed buns typically contain pork, shrimp, crab, or... keep reading

It’s cultural excursion time! I chose to go on the weeklong CIEE sponsored trip to Taiwan and it may have been the highlight of my study abroad experience thus far... keep reading

In week 6 we had the opportunity to visit Lego Shanghai’s offices as a class field trip where we learned about Lego’s initiatives in China, their supply management in Chinese... keep reading