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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
When my husband and I were planning our honeymoon, we had no idea where to go. He had spent over a decade traveling the world with the Navy while I...keep reading
Why should you list your experience? Exchange programs provide many opportunities for personal growth and professional development. Including your exchange experience sets you apart from other candidates and shows future...keep reading
Here are some tips on American culture to help you understand and navigate your day to day. Word of advice, as with all generalizations, sometimes they apply and sometimes they...keep reading
Helpful advice for cultural adjustment From the first step you take in a foreign country, you're busy taking in the newness around you. When you travel abroad, your daily routine,...keep reading
Stand in the Middle of a Cloud Ever wonder what it feels like to stand in the middle of a cloud? Then grab your backpack and head to the hills...keep reading
Adam from Cornell University is volunteering every week in a local high school, helping local students with their English speaking. This is what he said: "Volunteering at Escola Pia has...keep reading
Making friends in a foreign exchange program can sometimes be tricky, but what I leanred is that it's about making the best out of the little things that you have...keep reading
One of the largest Christmas markets in Budapest, called Advent Feast at the Basilica has been voted the Best Christmas Market 2020 at a poll organized by European Best Destinations...keep reading
My roommate Emily, who is also a Global Intern, and I decided to treat ourselves this weekend to celebrate successfully completing the first week of our internships. We had been...keep reading
Spotlight on Keshia Abraham
EAT Ferrara is located in Italy’s Emilia-Romagna region, which is renowned for culinary contributions like prosciutto di Parma, Parmigiano Reggiano, and balsamic vinegar. The city’s famous pasticcio di maccheroni (macaroni...keep reading
My name is Jack Garwood and I’m currently halfway through my overseas internship. My internship is located in Berlin, Germany and goes for a total of 8 weeks between the...keep reading
Malte finished the eLab Advance program, in Berlin this past Summer. He's been involved in entrepreneurship for about seven years and has also been working as an Innovation and Design...keep reading
Yes - unpaid! There are so many reasons why doing an unpaid full-time or part-time internship is a good choice and has major benefits. Doing a Global Internship with CIEE...keep reading
Have you ever thought about travelling abroad? There is a lot that goes into that! From packing to your flight, to engaging in a new culture. The environment is our...keep reading
EAT History attributes Count Pavel Stroganov for the emergence of one of St. Petersburg’s most traditional dishes – beef stroganoff. Like many noble families in Tsarist Russia, the Stroganov’s employed...keep reading