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Picture Yourself Here: A Day Abroad Immersing Myself in Berlin

By College Study Abroad Ambassador at CIEE

By: Colleen McGovern It’s Thursday, November 21st, and my alarm chimes at 7:45 a.m. I lazily reach for my phone on the bedside table, hitting snooze with determination. By 8:01... keep reading

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Benefits of Studying Abroad in Berlin, Germany

By College Study Abroad Ambassador at CIEE

By: Camryn Epstein I am currently studying in Berlin, Germany, and I attend Gettysburg College. I really never thought I was going to end up studying in Germany because it... keep reading

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What Are the Advantages and Disadvantages of Studying Abroad?

By College Study Abroad at CIEE

@cieestudyabroad These are the pros and cons of studying abroad! #cieestudyabroad #studyabroad #studyabroadadvice #studyabroadprograms #wheretostudyabroad #howtostudyabroad #college Sunshine - WIRA Studying abroad is a big decision. On the one hand... keep reading

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The Schengen Area? What’s that?

By College Study Abroad Ambassador at CIEE

By: Evelyn Bartlett The Schengen Area? What’s that? I’d never heard of it - at least until I’d applied to study abroad and suddenly had to learn about travel restrictions... keep reading

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Cultural Immersion in Madrid

By College Study Abroad Ambassador at CIEE

By: Tia Tewari Ever since I learned about studying abroad, I knew I wanted to do it; being able to fully immerse myself into a new culture seemed like an... keep reading

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The Ultimate Guide to Your Study Abroad Packing List (10 Essential Items!)

By College Study Abroad at CIEE

@cieestudyabroad Pack your bags! It’s almost time for your study abroad adventure #cieestudyabroad #studyabroad #internationalstudent #packing #packinglist #packingessentials #studyabroadtips #greenscreen love triangles - Happy Trees Packing your life into a... keep reading

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10 Best Cafes in Barcelona

By College Study Abroad Ambassador at CIEE

By: Tara Shadravan I’ve been living in Barcelona for my fourth month now—I know because my 90 day metro pass just expired. I have established my favorite park, mastered the... keep reading

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What is Reverse Culture Shock? 3 Examples

By College Study Abroad at CIEE

You’ve probably heard of culture shock , the disorienting experience of being in a new place and having to adapt to foreign customs and expectations. But did you know that... keep reading

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Biking Culture in Copenhagen

By College Study Abroad Ambassador at CIEE

By: Audrey Snider Studying abroad in Copenhagen is a unique experience in many ways. Something that always sticks out to me about this city is the biking culture. During week... keep reading

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Chinese New Year: The Ultimate Guide

By College Study Abroad at CIEE

Red envelopes, firecrackers, and a feast that puts your college meal plan to shame – Chinese New Year is the celebration of the year, and you don’t want to miss... keep reading

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The European Train System vs. Budget Airlines: Which is Better for Studying Abroad?

By College Study Abroad Ambassador at CIEE

By: Lauren Bloch As a student studying abroad in Europe, one of the best ways to explore the continent is by traveling from one city to the next. I’ve had... keep reading

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Studying Abroad in London as a Hispanic First-Generation Student

By College Study Abroad Ambassador at CIEE

By: Kimberly Hurtado Lora I am forever grateful to CIEE for the amazing opportunity to study abroad in London. I’m a Hispanic first-generation student who never thought the world would... keep reading

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An Ode to my Favorite Neighborhood in Seoul: Seongsu-dong

By College Study Abroad Ambassador at CIEE

By: Kaitlyn Kong When people think of Seoul, many may immediately envision the hustle and bustle of districts like Gangnam or Myeongdong. However, for me, there’s one neighborhood that stands... keep reading

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Walking Through Art Exhibitions at C/O Berlin

By College Study Abroad Ambassador at CIEE

By: Ivan Acevedo Hey y’all! Name’s Ivan. I’m a fourth-year at UC Berkeley, studying English and hoping to go into the advertising industry after college. If you’d like to see... keep reading

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Planning a trip to Busan in less than a week

By College Study Abroad Ambassador at CIEE

By: Yohanan Brown As the semester was starting to come to an end my friends and I decided to take a trip to Busan. We were at dinner on a... keep reading