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In the student takeover blog below, Becky talks about the wonderful relationship she developed with her host family. For many students, the host family connection was the highlight of their... keep reading

The CIEE High School Study abroad experience can be life changing for students. Being abroad presents a plethora of new challenges, including learning to survive in a new language, getting... keep reading

In my second year as a Program Leader here in Toulouse, I was so fortunate to be able to share the experience with one of my own students from back... keep reading

With record-setting high temperatures this weekend, it was Group C and D's turn to go cool off at the beach. We (all women and girls) boarded the bus right after... keep reading

This blog is written by CIEE Toulouse Session 1 student Busira. Busira is originally from Nigeria and has been living in the United States since she was seven years old... keep reading

Birthday celebrations are important: having someone remember your birthday makes you feel appreciated. Taking the time to recognize students who were celebrating their birthday during their stay in France was... keep reading

All Toulouse language learners do a unit on food during their stay in France. According to their level of French, they learn food vocabulary, how to order at a restaurant... keep reading

One of the key characteristics that makes the CIEE Language and Culture programs stand out is the homestay. Students live with host families and are thus completely immersed in the... keep reading

One of the most important parts of the CIEE Toulouse Orientation is center Director Isabelle Jaffe’s Introduction to Cultural Differences workshop. Meet Isabelle. A native French speaker with French and... keep reading

"Those who improve with age embrace the power of personal growth and personal achievement and begin to replace youth with wisdom, innocence with understanding, and lack of purpose with self-actualization."... keep reading