CIEE News
CIEE Is Bringing the World to Latin America - New Programs, Scholarships, and More!
Welcome to week four of CIEE March Madness 2024! Previously, we announced: CIEE Semester In expanded to 31 international cities! CIEE Summer Global Internships expanded to 33 international cities! CIEE... keep reading
CIEE Expands Study Abroad Portfolio in Asia-Pacific
Welcome to week three of CIEE March Madness 2024! Previously, we announced: CIEE Semester In study abroad programs expanded to 31 international cities! CIEE Summer Global Internships expanded to 33... keep reading
CIEE Summer Global Internships Now in 31 Exciting International Cities!
Welcome to week two of CIEE March Madness 2024! Last week we shared 19 new locations for our CIEE Semester In study abroad program model, bringing the total CIEE Semester... keep reading
CIEE Semester In Model to be Expanded to 33 International Cities
It’s time for March Madness 2024! Last March, we shared with you weekly updates on CIEE’s expanded program portfolios in Spain, Italy, France and England , announcing seven new CIEE... keep reading
CIEE and AAIDN Announce the 2024 Douglass-O'Connell Global Interns
The Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE) and the African American Irish Diaspora Network (AAIDN) are pleased to announce the 2024 Douglass-O’Connell Global Interns, 15 high-achieving students who will participate... keep reading
Open Letter to Nicholas Kristof: Thank You for Highlighting the Importance of Study Abroad
Dear Mr. Kristof, I am writing to express my gratitude for your recent Times Opinion piece: “ The Backpack You Need Isn’t for Carrying Books .” As Vice President of... keep reading
Bridging Cultures: Eleni Kosmidou's Journey with the Ambassadors Fund Scholarship
20-year-old Eleni Kosmidou remembers feeling “a roller coaster of emotions” as she boarded her plane in Thessaloniki, Greece, and prepared for a life-changing journey across the Atlantic. She was about... keep reading
CIEE Launches New Global Internship Search Page
We are thrilled to announce that our Global Internship Search page is LIVE! This unique search tool allows students and advisors to discover the diverse range of global internship opportunities... keep reading
CIEE's Pledge to Lead Change in Study Abroad
CIEE seeks bold institutional partners to help lead change in study abroad and demonstrate the vital link between global programs, institutional goals, and student success.
Happy Holidays from CIEE
Click image above to watch CIEE's 2023 Holiday Video As 2023 draws to a close, we at CIEE are reflecting with gratitude on another year of building bridges of mutual... keep reading
AIFS and CIEE Announce Fifth Cohort of Ping Taylor Professional Fellows
CIEE and AIFS are excited to announce the fifth cohort of Ping Taylor Professional Fellows , a development program to fund participation at national conferences in the field of international... keep reading
76th Annual CIEE Study Abroad Conference – LEADING CHANGE IN STUDY ABROAD
Thank you to everyone who joined us last month in Paris at the 76th Annual CIEE Study Abroad Conference focused on the theme: Leading Change in Study Abroad . Through... keep reading
Celebrating Decades of Youth Exchange
In a grand celebration of international diplomacy and the power of youth, the U.S. Department of State partnered with key governmental leaders, organizations, host families, and local coordinators to commemorate... keep reading
CIEE Announces 2024 Frederick Douglass-Daniel O’Connell Global Internship in Ireland
Applications are now open for the 2024 Frederick Douglass-Daniel O’Connell Global Internship in Ireland that will provide ten exceptional American college students from diverse backgrounds an eight-week culturally immersive program... keep reading
CIEE Announces First Year Abroad (FYA) Program For Students to Launch their Undergraduate Career with a Global Experience
The Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE) is pleased to introduce CIEE's First Year Abroad program (FYA) , a new program for globally-minded, college-bound high school graduates. With the first... keep reading
CIEE Process for Evaluating Location Safety
In light of global tensions related to the Israel-Hamas war, we want to share an overview of how CIEE evaluates location safety, and what stakeholders can expect from CIEE if... keep reading
CIEE Training Program Welcomes Second Cohort
CIEE is proud to introduce a group of talented new employees who will join our team as part of the Professional Development Trainee program. These individuals bring their unique skills... keep reading
Update on Morocco Earthquake Relief Efforts
Dear Friends, Thanks to your generosity, we reached our matching goal to support our friends and neighbors in Morocco through the humanitarian efforts of the High Atlas Foundation . Your... keep reading
Meet Señor Mo: Study Abroad Alum Building Bridges Through Language and Education
Mohamed Kilani grew up speaking Arabic. Today, he speaks five languages, including Spanish, which he teaches to third, fourth, and fifth graders in Falmouth, Maine. The CIEE High School Study... keep reading
Join CIEE in Supporting Morocco Earthquake Relief Efforts
CIEE’s global family offers our profound condolences to the people of Morocco in the wake of the devastating earthquake that struck near Marrakesh on Friday night. Our hearts are with... keep reading
CIEE Summer 2023 Impact Report - Changing Lives and Building Bridges
As the new academic year begins, I'm pleased to share with you highlights of the 25,000+ student exchanges that CIEE supported this summer, as well as highlights from our investments... keep reading
AAIDN/CIEE Intern Scholars Reflect on Global Internship Program in Ireland
The inaugural cohort of AAIDN/CIEE Intern Scholars in Ireland have completed their internships with employers in Dublin, Ireland. The AAIDN/CIEE Intern Scholars in Ireland program was created by the African... keep reading
AIFS and CIEE Announce New Cohort of Ping Taylor Professional Fellows
CIEE and AIFS are excited to announce the third cohort of higher education professionals to receive the Ping Taylor Professional Fellows Grant, a development program to fund participation at national... keep reading
Young Civic Leadership Summit 2023
Since 2013, CIEE has hosted the Ambassador Johnny and Mrs. Angie Young Civic Leadership Summit (Y-CLS) . CIEE’s annual summit for international changemakers is named for Ambassador Johnny and Mrs... keep reading
CIEE Frederick Douglass Global Fellows Conclude Program with Celebration at U.S. Ambassador's Residence in Dublin
Above: The 2023 Frederick Douglas Global Fellows at the farewell event hosted at the U.S. Ambassador's Residence at Phoenix Park in Dublin. They are passing commemorative batons in reference to... keep reading
CIEE Frederick Douglass Global Fellows Attend Unveiling of Frederick Douglass Statue in Belfast
The 2023 cohort of Frederick Douglass Global Fellows were honored guests at the unveiling this week of the Frederick Douglass statue commissioned by the Belfast City Council and the Department... keep reading
CIEE Frederick Douglass Global Fellows Visit Ireland and Northern Ireland to Continue their Comparative Study of Social Justice Leadership
The 2023 cohort of Frederick Douglass Global Fellows are in Ireland for the final leg of their four-week, three-continent comparative study of social justice leadership that began in Washington D.C... keep reading
CIEE Frederick Douglass Global Fellows Wrap Up South Africa Leg of their Social Justice Leadership Program before Traveling to Ireland and Northern Ireland
The 2023 cohort of Frederick Douglass Global Fellows have been in Cape Town, South Africa since July 11 for the second leg of their three-continent comparative study of social justice... keep reading
CIEE Frederick Douglass Global Fellows Begin World Tour to Study Social Justice Leadership
The 2023 cohort of Frederick Douglass Global Fellows spent the last four days in Washington, D.C., kicking off a four-week social justice leadership program that will take them from our... keep reading
Ambassadors Fund for Summer Work Travel Seminar in NYC
CIEE was honored to again this year partner with InterExchange to oversee the Ambassadors Fund for Summer Work Travel Scholarship funded by the U.S. Department of State. The highly competitive... keep reading
University of Southern California Team Wins GIC UNHCR Student Challenge at the 11th Annual CIEE Global Internship Conference in Berlin
Last week, three university student teams traveled to the 11 th Annual CIEE Global Internship Conference (GIC) in Berlin, Germany for the finals of the inaugural GIC UNHCR Student Challenge... keep reading
CIEE Global Internship Conference - Day 3
Today was the last day of the 11 th Annual CIEE Global Internship Conference (GIC). It has been a fabulous week of constructive and collaborative discussion on how best to... keep reading
CIEE Global Internship Conference - Day 2
Today was another great day at the 11 th Annual CIEE Global Internship Conference (GIC) , full of robust and constructive discussions of how internships can be more accessible and... keep reading
Global Internship Conference – Day 1
Today was the first day of the 11 th Annual CIEE Global Internship Conference in Berlin, Germany on the theme Global Experiential Learning in a Borderless World . Hundreds of... keep reading
AAIDN/CIEE Intern Scholars in Ireland Embark on Global Internship Program
Today, the inaugural cohort of AAIDN/CIEE Intern Scholars in Ireland started their internships with employers in Dublin, Ireland. The AAIDN/CIEE Intern Scholars in Ireland program was created by the African... keep reading
Update on CIEE's Pledge to Do More for Racial Equality and Social Justice - June 2023
In summer 2020, CIEE pledged to do more to help our country and our world overcome systemic racism and injustice. We pledged to take concrete action, and to track, measure... keep reading
CIEE's Expanded Study Abroad Portfolio
In March, we shared how CIEE has expanded and aligned our program portfolios in Spain , Italy , France , England, and Scotland to better meet student demand for flexible... keep reading
Global Internships: A Win-Win-Win for Universities, Students and Employers
By Linda Liu, Vice President of Strategic Initiatives & Partnerships This article originally appeared in The PIE News. Higher education institutions are under intense pressure from both students and employers... keep reading
AIFS and CIEE Announce New Cohort of Ping Taylor Professional Fellows
CIEE and AIFS are excited to announce the third cohort of higher education professionals to receive the Ping Taylor Professional Fellows Grant , a development program to fund participation at... keep reading
CIEE Annual Conference: Call for Salon Proposals Now Open
The 76th CIEE Annual Study Abroad Conference , which will take place November 8-10 in Paris, will feature a new interactive session format: Parisian-style salons. Submit your proposal today! We're... keep reading
Finalists Selected for CIEE’s Inaugural GIC UNHCR Student Challenge in Berlin
Three university student teams will travel to the Global Internship Conference (GIC) in Berlin, Germany to present their best ideas addressing economic inclusion for people forced to flee their homes... keep reading
African American Irish Diaspora Network and CIEE Create Scholarship for African Americans to Intern in Ireland
Program Designed to Foster Connection to Ireland and Bolster Career Development The African American Irish Diaspora Network (AAIDN) and the Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE) have partnered to launch... keep reading
CIEE Expands Study Abroad Portfolio – England & Scotland
CIEE is pleased to announce the expansion of our portfolio in Great Britain to feature 20+ study abroad and internship programs in three dynamic English and Scottish cities. Starting in... keep reading
CIEE Celebrates the 2023 Frederick Douglass Global Fellows
Twelve diverse student leaders to conduct a study of social justice leadership in America, South Africa, and Ireland. CIEE is pleased to announce the 2023 Frederick Douglass Global Fellows... keep reading
CIEE Expands Study Abroad Portfolio – France
CIEE is pleased to announce the expansion of our portfolio in France which includes 13 study abroad and internship programs in three vibrant French cities. Starting in spring ‘24, the... keep reading
CIEE Expands Study Abroad Portfolio - Italy
CIEE is pleased to announce the expansion of our portfolio in Italy to include 17+ study abroad and internship programs in three exciting cities. Starting in spring ‘24 the CIEE... keep reading
CIEE Expands Study Abroad Portfolio - Spain
CIEE is pleased to announce the expansion of our portfolio in Spain to include 25+ study abroad and internship programs in six cities. Starting in spring ‘24 the CIEE portfolio... keep reading
Students Receive Free Passports as Passport Caravan Returns to Campus
CIEE recently partnered with Arizona State University (ASU) and Indiana University to host Passport Caravan events on campus, providing free, on the spot passports for students at each school. Since... keep reading
On the Occasion of the One-year Anniversary of Russia's Invasion of Ukraine
This week will mark one year since Russia invaded Ukraine on February 24, 2022. CIEE was founded in the wake of World War II to advance peace by building bridges... keep reading
AIFS and CIEE Announce Second Cohort of Ping Taylor Professional Fellows
AIFS and CIEE are excited to announce the second cohort of higher education professionals to receive the Ping Taylor Professional Fellows Grant , a development program to fund participation at... keep reading
CIEE to Open Study Abroad Centers in Tallinn and Taipei
CIEE was founded in the wake of WWII to advance peace in our world by rebuilding trust between nations through people-to-people exchange programs. For 75 years, CIEE has responded in... keep reading
CIEE Announces International Program Advisory Council
We are pleased to introduce the International Program Advisory Council (IPAC), an exemplary group of international education professionals who will provide CIEE leadership with advice and counsel as they build... keep reading
Season's Greetings from CIEE
As 2022 draws to a close, we at CIEE are reflecting with gratitude on our 75 years of bringing the world together through international education and exchange. We are looking... keep reading
Seoul, Berlin, Paris
Seoul, South Korea – 75th Annual Study Abroad Conference It was wonderful to see so many of you last month for CIEE’s 75th Annual Study Abroad Conference, in Seoul, South... keep reading
CIEE Launches the 2023 Frederick Douglass Global Fellowship
The Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE) today launched the 2023 Frederick Douglass Global Fellowship at an event in Atlanta hosted by the Consulate General of Ireland in the Southeast... keep reading
Update on CIEE's Pledge to Do More for Racial Equality and Social Justice - Fall 2022
While preparing for the CIEE Annual Conference taking place in Seoul this week on the theme 75 Years of Pathways to Peace, I’ve been reflecting on how a commitment to... keep reading
Ping Taylor Fellows Attend Global Inclusion 2022
The inaugural recipients of the Ping Taylor Professional Fellows Grant, a CIEE and AIFS partnership providing funds for international education conferences, attended Diversity Abroad’s Global Inclusion conference in San Francisco... keep reading
CIEE Health, Safety, and Security Data Report 2016-2021
I am pleased to announce that CIEE has recently published the CIEE Health, Safety and Security Data Report 2016-2021 (HSS Data Report). We share this information with all our stakeholders... keep reading
CIEE Wins Two Global Youth Travel Awards
CIEE is proud to announce that we were awarded two Global Youth Travel Awards (GYTA) this past week at the World Youth and Student Travel Conference (WYSTC) in Lisbon. In... keep reading
Recipients of Ping Taylor Grant Announced
AIFS and CIEE are proud to announce the inaugural recipients of the Ping Taylor Professional Fellows Grant , a development program for professionals to attend national conferences in the field... keep reading
CIEE Diversity Initiative Nominated for Global Youth Travel Award
CIEE is delighted to be nominated for a Global Youth Travel Award (GYTA) in the category New Diversity and Inclusion Initiative. The award recognizes a travel or tourism organization that... keep reading
Health Risk Index Report
The CIEE Health Risk Index (CIEE HRI or HRI) is one of the variables CIEE has been using to assess risk in countries impacted by COVID-19. From the start of... keep reading
Peacebuilding and Conflict Resolution Across Cultures
The Frederick Douglass Global Fellowship is a four-week leadership program for students of color that is set in Ireland and focused on peace, social justice, and conflict resolution. The core... keep reading
2022 Frederick Douglass Global Fellowship Program Highlights
OFFICIAL SEND-OFF BY H.E. AMBASSADOR DANIEL MULHALL The 2022 Frederick Douglass Global Fellows began their program in Washington D.C. before heading to Dublin, Ireland. The two-day orientation event in D.C... keep reading
The 2022 Frederick Douglass Global Fellowship Program Wraps with Farewell Ceremony
This years’ Frederick Douglass Global Fellowship concluded with a Farewell Ceremony hosted at the residence of H.E. Claire Cronin, the United States Ambassador to Ireland. The elegant affair offered the... keep reading
Continuing Our Work with Mobility International USA (MIUSA)
CIEE has a long-standing relationship with Mobility International USA (MIUSA) , an organization that works to empower people with disabilities around the world to achieve their human rights through international... keep reading
How the CIEE Community Is Supporting the Ukrainian People
The CIEE community around the world has been offering support for the Ukrainian people – from Ukrainian high school students who were in the U.S. at the time of the... keep reading
2022 Frederick Douglass Global Fellows Begin Leadership Program with Changemaker Workshop in D.C.
CIEE held a two-day Changemaker Workshop in Washington, D.C. for the fifth cohort of the Frederick Douglass Global Fellows before they left for Ireland and their fully funded international leadership... keep reading
Building Bridges on the Russian Border and Beyond
Since the end of World War II, CIEE’s mission has been to build bridges between different people, cultures, and nations through people-to-people exchange. For 75 years, through many chapters of... keep reading
Update on CIEE's Pledge To Do More for Racial Equality and Social Justice
In the wake of George Floyd’s murder in summer 2020, CIEE pledged to do more to help our country and our world overcome systemic racism and injustice. We pledged to... keep reading
AIFS and CIEE Create $100K Fund for Professional Development of International Educators
Two leading global education organizations, the American Institute For Foreign Study (AIFS) and the Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE), have partnered to underwrite a development program for professionals to... keep reading
CIEE Celebrates 75 Years of Bringing the World Together with Bridge Builder Awards
CIEE was founded in 1947, in the wake of World War II, to advance peace in our world through people-to-people exchange. To celebrate 75 years of building bridges of respect... keep reading
Host Families Reflect on What International Exchange Means to Them
Our home has been blessed with and exposed to the humanity of teenagers from so many cultures, perspectives, and experiences. Our lives are forever changed and enriched.
Educators Reflect on the Impact of High School Study Abroad and Exchange
I am blessed to have beautiful, enriching, and dynamic relationships with people across the globe, all because of a travel abroad experience in high school.
Employers Share Memories of International Exchange Participants
This program is doing exactly what it was intended to do: creating citizen ambassadors across the world.