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CIEE Santiago Open Campus Block 1/2
Santiago, Chile is such a beautiful city! From going to the hill of San Cristobal, the numerous artisan markets, seeing the wonderful architecture, going to vibrant parks, and countless fascinating... keep reading
Embarking on a Cultural Odyssey: The CIEE Santiago January Exchange Unveiled
Santiago's vibrant tapestry provids the backdrop for weeks filled with enriching encounters and memorable moments. Although, not primarily a language-oriented program, the immersion component stands out as daily interactions with... keep reading
Studying in Santiago on Summer
Studying abroad as an exchange student in Santiago de Chile during summer is a unique and enriching experience. The city is known for its vibrant culture, rich history, and stunning... keep reading
Mountains of Santiago
When you first arrive in Santiago, the first thing that strikes you is the mountains. Right in front of you, behind you, to the side—they rise up every which way... keep reading
Top 10 Spanish Slang Words and Phrases You Need to Know
Heading on an incredible study abroad journey where the locals primarily speak in Spanish? Then you’ll want to know some common Spanish slang words and phrases ahead of time so... keep reading
Chilean Poets
Chile is a land of Poets, we have had trough history important figures that shared the beauties and the struggles of our country through their verses, we will quickly go... keep reading
Celebrating "El 18", Chile´s Independence day
September is a very important month in Chile, not only do we welcome spring during this month in the southern hemisphere, but we also celebrate the independence of Chile on... keep reading
Living with a Host Family in Santiago Chile
Living with a host family has been a really fundamental part of my experience studying abroad. And I can’t say it’s all been sunshine and roses, but it’s definitely been... keep reading
Valparaiso Reflection
Author: Emma Denny University of South Carolina During their trip to Valparaíso, another Capstone scholar student from the University of South Carolina wrote the following reflection on the architecture of... keep reading
Expectations vs reality of a CIEE student in Santiago
Author: Parker Reyes. During May, we had the pleasure of welcoming Capstone scholar students from the University of South Carolina, who came to Chile as part of their Information Literacy... keep reading
Chilean Spanish
I don’t know if you have heard this, but of all the variations of Spanish spoken around the globe, it’s said, that Chilean Spanish is the hardest one to understand... keep reading
Santiago during summertime
During summertime, Santiago becomes a peaceful metropolis. Students are on summer break and some people take their vacations during this time of the year. Long summertime days give us the... keep reading
The 6 Best Places to Study Abroad for Business Students
If you’ve ever questioned how valuable study abroad is for business majors , you’ve come to the right place! Studying abroad is not only a great way for business students... keep reading
Studying Abroad as an Introvert
Many people have described me as a human cat. I am very reserved and it costs me a lot of mental energy to open up, or break down my walls... keep reading
What to expect when arriving in Santiago de Chile
Arriving in a new city is always a bit nerve recking, getting installed in a new place is hard, living with an unknown family, you do not know how public... keep reading