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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
Maybe you've been accepted into your dream program or maybe you're still curious how this program works. Either way, I want to share how CIEE prepares you for departure. Here...keep reading
It is a given fact that anyone reading this post is most likely a fan of traveling, especially if you signed up to teach in Thailand, I mean HELLO!! #TravelThailand...keep reading
I applied to study abroad in France last fall before the coronavirus pandemic. It definitely changed some things and so I wanted to share about my experience being in another...keep reading
The Block III for the program High School Away in Monteverde Costa Rica has completed the first week of the program. During this first week, the students get to know...keep reading
My days start pretty early, class either starts at 8:05 or 9 depending on the day, and it takes me about 25 minutes to get to school. After I wake...keep reading
Click here to open figure in a new window to see full size. CIEE has expanded the lens for assessing risk to include a multitude of inputs and...keep reading
CIEE’s mission is to connect the people of the world and this mission has never faced a greater challenge than the current global pandemic. It is with a steadfast commitment...keep reading
Project will create owner-run businesses across South Africa that facilitate post-secondary study in the U.S. The Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE), through a partnership with the U.S. Consulate General...keep reading
A few Saturdays ago we went to Carcassonne for our first day trip of the program! This was before France went into lockdown and now I’m finally getting a chance...keep reading
In June 2020, CIEE made a pledge to take concrete actions to advance in measurable ways our mission to facilitate harmony and peace in our world. We pledged to help...keep reading
Spotlight on Bill Bull
Socializing during Covid times has been really hard for people around the world. The lockdown as one of the measurements to reduce the spread of the virus has created a...keep reading
Occitanie region includes some of the most remarkable site in France. Carcassonne is one of them and is an absolute must-see when visiting the south-west of France. From Toulouse, it...keep reading
Over the past few months as I have obsessed over the upcoming election in the United States, I have been surprised by the responses that I have received. Repeatedly, people...keep reading
I stood leaning against the doorway of the passport office, which is tucked into a corner of the Post Office, my eyes flashing between the sign on the door that...keep reading
My name is Emilie Tornøe, I am a student at Aarhus University, Denmark. I study a master's program in International Business Communication. In this blog post, I will talk through...keep reading