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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.
“Okay good, now let’s try that again-in English this time.” And with that I get a blank look and a couple of long-lashed blinks. I use this line too many...keep reading
As we kick off Black History Month, we want to remind all of our partner schools and prospective students that CIEE is the leader in providing grants and scholarships to...keep reading
COVID-19 has required CIEE to innovate creative new ways to fulfill our mission of preparing young people to thrive in our interconnected and multicultural world. We’re proud that CIEE High...keep reading
I’m a morning person so I start my day off at 6:00 and take a cold shower to really wake myself up. I then finish any homework if I hadn’t...keep reading
The most common question I get from students and parents prior to departure is “what will my day to day actually look like on program?” Even before coming on the...keep reading
Like most participants, one of the driving factors in my decision to move abroad was my burning desire to travel. Before I departed, I made a list of all the...keep reading
I did not think much about my birthday in the days leading up to it. In recent years, I have wanted nothing more than dinner with family and friends. Without...keep reading
I’ve never been good at meeting new people and making new friends. I don’t like putting myself out there and being vulnerable, especially in large groups. I tend to be...keep reading
I had no idea what “bubble formation” meant when I agreed to attend The High School Away program in Monteverde, Costa Rica. Students waiting on line for meals The safety...keep reading
Quick Recap: My original flight to Madrid on Sunday, January 10th was postponed a week later due to Storm Filomena. The farthest I've flown prior to this trip was from...keep reading
Spotlight on Caroline Maas
My school cancelled study abroad. Now what? If your school cancelled study abroad for the term you are applying for you can consider applying as an autonomous student. This can...keep reading
We were entering the last 1000 feet of airspace before descending into Madrid’s airport. Normally, as we near the airport at midday, a favorite pastime of mine would be to...keep reading
Students across the country were surveyed on their study abroad experience – and our amazing alumni rated us a 9.1 out of 10 stars!keep reading
During our pre-departure meeting, our Director of Programs of Program Management Laragh Kavanaugh warned parents: “Travel is inherently stressful. But traveling during a pandemic is another level of stress.” For...keep reading
Dear President Biden and Vice President Harris, On behalf of the Council on International Educational Exchange, I wish to congratulate you on your historic inauguration. For the last four years,...keep reading