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For 70 years, we’ve had a single mission
To help people gain the understanding, acquire knowledge, and develop skills for living in a globally interdependent and culturally diverse world by bringing the world together through the most meaningful exchange programs available. Today, we advance our legacy as the leading nonprofit
international education organization by facilitating 50,000 exchange experiences for people from 136 countries each year.
Featured Post
August 21, 2019
This summer, more than 1,000 CIEE & AIC Global Interns embarked on a life-changing experience in more than 18 cities around the world. From enjoying the aerial city views in...keep reading
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August 12, 2019
Third cohort of Global Fellows walk in the steps of Frederick Douglass, who lived and lectured in London in 1845 The 10 meritorious freshmen and sophomores from Minority Serving Institutions...keep reading
During my study abroad experience, I am both a student and a traveller. As such, I get to have busy weekends exploring temples and caves and forests, but I also...keep reading
This weekend I decided to return to Santo Domingo and spend time with a friend of mine that I had met virtually over the summer through an app called HelloTalk...keep reading
Living in India as a black American may come with constant stares and everyone always assuming you’re from Nigeria, but how about trying to find a barbershop/salon that actually knows...keep reading
After a week of following my host sister around with her schedule, I finally have my own! Like I mentioned in my last blog post, classes here vary every day,...keep reading
Moving from one continent to another, there are major differences in language, culture, and norms. Instead of talking about that, I wanted to touch on the small, laughable differences that...keep reading
As I become accustomed to living in Cape Town, and begin to think of this place as my home, I am continually surprised by my own adaptability. My thoughts, my...keep reading
Since coming to Cape Town, I have had so many amazing experiences that it is hard to choose just a few to write about. Before traveling to South Africa, I...keep reading
In all our Spain programs, apart from Spain Professional, you’ll be teaching part time (about 16 hours per week) as a Language and Culture Assistant . However, each program varies...keep reading
Spotlight on Keshia Abraham
A "Stundenplan" is a school schedule that every student in a gymnasium (highschool) receives. To further explain what a Stundenplan looks like, I thought it would be helpful to have...keep reading
By Mustafa Umut Ozbeck, CIEE Work & Travel USA 2018 and 2019 participant My name is Mustafa Ozbek. I live in Izmir, Turkey and I am studying Mechanical Engineering. Last...keep reading
CIEE alumni who studied on the World Government CIEE Global Navigator Summer Study Abroad program in Brussels, Belgium, decided to create a forum for teen voices online to discuss foreign...keep reading
On our student's 4th week with us, I pointed out the milestone by saying "Happy Month-a-versary!" To which she answered, "Really? it feels like its been forever!" We both smiled...keep reading
Study abroad in Costa Rica is not only an amazing way to earn credits and expand your knowledge of tropical ecology, sustainability, STEM, and the Spanish language, but it could...keep reading
On a Tuesday morning at 7:30 a.m., we boarded the CIEE van for our first community visit to the Baw Kaew protest village in Kon San district. Located two hours...keep reading
Moving to any foreign country is undoubtedly a challenge. Between adapting to a new culture, a new language and new habits it can cause a lot of stress. Moving to...keep reading