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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.
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February 3, 2020
Happy new year! Welcome to 2020, the start of a new decade and the year by which many study abroad organizations pledged to double the number of Americans studying abroad...keep reading
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January 17, 2020
Members of our student life team look after the health and general wellbeing of all students; organize extra-curricular activities; and are the day-to-day student contacts for any questions or concerns...keep reading
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November 25, 2019
Alright so this blog is going to be geared more towards my low-income siblings near and far who, just like their peers, want to take advantage of the Study Abroad...keep reading

Studying abroad is a big decision. On one hand, it’s a life-changing opportunity that only comes around during your college years. On the other hand, it can feel like a...keep reading

E xcited to study abroad in Spain , but less excited to pack for your international adventure? We know the feeling, which is why we’ve put together a CIEE-approved, go-to...keep reading

Imagine : you’ve spent years and years dreaming about studying abroad in a magical European city, inspired by your mother’s stories that you’ve begged to hear thousands of times. You...keep reading

We are always looking to hear how the experience of our students has been no matter which program they did. That’s why we take time to listen them and get...keep reading

As a brown skinned African American woman I was very well aware of what I may or may not come up against when I moved to Europe. Some things I...keep reading

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

London . The world’ s foremost it city seems to have it all: world-class food, cutting-edge arts, the vast Tube transit, double-decker buses, iconic architecture, tea, and even a new...keep reading

We know what you’re thinking: “If I invest time and money in getting TEFL certified, that means I have to go abroad to make it worth it.” While a TEFL...keep reading

Grüß dich! Being an exchange student means you have a couple of bucket list items. One of my most anticipated activities was the Christmas markets. Determined to see as many...keep reading

The coffee I love going to the café near my apartment and spending time by myself journaling and drinking a cup of coffee. Compared to getting Starbucks coffee in the...keep reading

Hello, everyone! I am grateful to share my experience as an English Language and Cultural Assistant here in Madrid. Since I have been here since September, I can’t wait to...keep reading

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to study abroad in the Netherlands ? Renowned for its world-class museums, art galleries, music, opera, theater, and more, it’s easy...keep reading

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

Teaching English abroad is an exciting adventure that allows English speakers to travel the world while earning an income. However, most teaching jobs require teachers to sign a contract for...keep reading

One holiday that is celebrated in Thailand that isn’t celebrated back in the US is what they call Children’s Day. Children’s Day is celebrated on the 14th of January which...keep reading