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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
One of the more popular CIEE Madrid Open Campus classes is “Mass Media in Europe” because students have the privilege to meet the former Spanish Minister of Culture as one...keep reading
Since the CIEE program started a month ago, I would like to share with you my favorite places to eat in the Sinchon neighborhood! Whether it is to eat sweets,...keep reading
When I first arrived in Spain, I was nervous, stressed, and tired. I had just arrived into the heat of Madrid after a sleepless overnight flight. I wasn't sure of...keep reading
Hola! Buenas! Buenos dias! And other greetings that I mumble quietly to try and disguise my painfully obvious accent. Bienvenidas a mi blog :) I was born and raised in...keep reading
I gained a better appreciation of Korean cuisine at the Hansik Learning Center, a Korean food promotional hall. The class was immersive and engaging. The master chef taught me how...keep reading
Hi everybody and welcome to my blog! I’m so happy you’re here. My name is MariaElena Kouriabalis. Now I could sit here and tell you all the boring stuff, like...keep reading
Spain is an exciting destination in southern Europe that has long attracted tourists and expats seeking a way to make a living abroad. Thanks to the country's high demand for...keep reading
Now, I may not be the most experienced person out there to be dedicating a blog post about this, but I feel that I do have something to bring into...keep reading
Spotlight on Bill Bull
Many locals comment on the crisp blue skies of Madrid´s skyline. Our CIEE students enjoy this view close up with one of the multiple (optional) cultural activities that goes on...keep reading
If you're like me and you head to Spain right after graduating from college, your housing search in Madrid might be your first experience with looking for an apartment in...keep reading
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
You may be surprised to hear this, but Japanese manga is thriving in Spain. Look no further than massive conventions such as Madrid’s Expomanga and the Madrid Otaky anime conventions...keep reading
Within a few steps from most corners in Madrid´s center, finding Chinese food is easy, and finding “hot pot” Chinese food requires even less effort. It’s normal for flavors to...keep reading
France is one of the most beautiful tourist destinations in the world. From the vibrant streets of Paris to the coastal towns in the south, it's no surprise why many...keep reading
When I mention to people that we are hosting an exchange student, I get a myriad of standard replies: “What made you decide to do that?” “We’ve talked about hosting,...keep reading