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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.
When I told my friends that I actually got accepted into this program, that I was actually going to Germany, they were happy for me. They were curious, too, and...keep reading
Once you decide to teach English abroad and have found the right TEFL certification, it's time to start the job hunt! But finding work teaching abroad can be a daunting...keep reading
Today, most students and visitors to Madrid enjoy a hot cup of chocolate with churros. Many Liberal Arts students tell us it is one of their favorite customs that they...keep reading
When you hear the name “France,” you probably think of the Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum, and maybe even the Pixar movie “Ratatouille!” But have you ever heard of Toulouse or...keep reading
Full of rich history, enchanting architecture, spectacular churches, 300+ monumental fountains, and more than 13,000 delectable restaurants, there are few study abroad locations that rival the beauty that is Rome...keep reading
Home to sleek skyscrapers, well-preserved royal palaces, stunning Buddhist temples, and busy shopping malls, South Korea’s capital city is an exciting place to study abroad. CIEE offers several incredible programs...keep reading
The largest city in Spain, Madrid has a wide variety of study abroad program options for students looking to explore Spanish culture and language. Whether you want to spend a...keep reading
Home to sites like the Prado Museum, Camp Nou, and Catedral de Sevilla, Spain is a country rich in culture and history. With so much to see in Europe’s fourth-largest...keep reading
September 14, 2022 Orientation, homestay, and Spanish classes have come to a close and now I am in the midst of a three-and-a-half week period of time in which I...keep reading
Greetings! My name is Melissa. I live in Wisconsin with my husband Frank and our dog Kiah. We first learned about CIEE after hosting an exchange student through another organization...keep reading
In Seoul, two amusement parks can wake up your inner child. Lotte World is a place that can take you into a new world if you let it, and Everland...keep reading
Spotlight on Caroline Maas
Hello, hello! It has been a VERY busy first few weeks here in Madrid. Between signing up for my metro card, touring apartments, and keeping up with my Spanish classes,...keep reading
¡Hola! I’m in Spain! I’ve been in Spain for exactly three weeks now and everything has been going pretty well so far! I met tons of amazing new people at...keep reading
Leganés is not only known as a popular university town in Madrid for Engineering students but also has a fantastic reputation for its street terraces, gastro bars and a rocking...keep reading
One of the favorite student neighborhoods in Madrid is Malasaña. Practice saying: “Me mola Malasaña,“ which is what many madrileños say in Spanish for "I like the hip and trendy...keep reading