College Study Abroad Blog

Biologists, botanists, environmentalists, ornithologists, conservationists, nature worshippers, hikers, wildlife enthusiasts, or even those that just like the color green. Here’s 10 phenomenal reasons to study abroad at the CIEE Global...keep reading

Just a 20-minute drive from CIEE’s Global Institute in Monteverde, study abroad students can visit the Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve. Established in 1972, this tropical forest is a 26,000-acre biodiverse...keep reading

The only tropical rainforest in the U.S. is on the island of Puerto Rico. So, chances are, unless you’ve visited El Yunque National Park, you haven’t experienced this incredible ecosystem...keep reading

Studying abroad in Monteverde, Costa Rica is a nature lover’s dream. In its unique landscape you will find lush greenery, narrow and winding roads, a mountainous terrain, and many rainforest...keep reading

Depending upon where you’re departing from, the trip to San Jose, Costa Rica is easy. Especially from the U.S. After just a 3- to 4-hour flight, the land of Central...keep reading

Have you ever woken up in a 1,200-year-old city and found yourself only three minutes from the world’s first International Manga Museum? Well, buckle your seatbelt because CIEE Kyoto has...keep reading

There are some studies that suggest Chileans consume more bread than any other country in the world besides Germany. A whopping 220 pounds, per person, per year. That’s a lot...keep reading

When traveling to a foreign country for the first time, it’s perfectly normal to seek out and be comforted by familiar signs of home. Have no fear – the major...keep reading

In my flat, I share my living space with three other girls. Of the four of us, two of them have their own rooms and I share my room with...keep reading

Looking for a fun, scenic activity during your study abroad adventure in Santiago? Spend a couple of hours touring Cerro San Cristobal , Santiago’s second-highest point. Heading to the top...keep reading