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An Afternoon Chat with Claire: From Minnesota to Berlin's Heartbeat!

By CIEE Berlin at CIEE

Today, Claire Molson, one of our Open Campus students from Fall 2024 shares her impressions of Berlin. She grew up in St. Paul, Minnesota, and I go to school at... keep reading

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Grace: "Studying abroad is about more than just classes; it's diving into a new culture, facing challenges head-on, and discovering parts of yourself you never knew existed"

By CIEE Berlin at CIEE

Grace Kadia is part of the Summer Global Internship students at CIEE Berlin. She is originally from Fort Worth, Texas and studying at the University of North Texas, where is... keep reading

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Top 20 German Slang Words and Phrases You Must Know

By College Study Abroad at CIEE

Mastering the German language goes beyond learning proper grammar and vocabulary from textbooks. To truly communicate like a native, you need to embrace the vibrant world of German slang. These... keep reading

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The Späti-Chill: A Socio-Cultural Icon in Berlin

By College Study Abroad Ambassador at CIEE

By: Grace Meisner A club with no cover for entry, a bar without the wait for a bartender, a supermarket, meeting place, internet cafe, drugstore, post office, and gift shop... keep reading

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Finding Peace in Berlin: Hidden Sanctuaries

By College Study Abroad Ambassador at CIEE

By: Rachel Fischler Berlin is so beautiful for its calm, including millions of different people from all walks of life, forming a beautiful weave of color and creativity. In this... keep reading

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Top 3 Vegan Spots in Berlin

By College Study Abroad Ambassador at CIEE

By: Rachel Fischler Berlin is a haven for vegans and vegetarians alike. Incredibly progressive and diverse in lifestyles, culture, and background–Berlin is a culinary whirlwind with tastes for every palette... keep reading

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The Miracles of a Gray Winter: Finding Color in Unexpected Places

By College Study Abroad Ambassador at CIEE

By: Rachel Fischler “Hier ist kunst” lay sprawled along a building in spray paint. Translated across the kaleidoscope of language, the city whispered “here is art”. For those that call... keep reading

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Berlin Brings an Unforgettable Experience to Studying Abroad

By College Study Abroad Ambassador at CIEE

By: Aria Wozniak After visiting friends at other study-abroad locations around Europe, I can say with certainty that I feel entirely happy and content with my decision to study in... keep reading

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My Top 5 Favorite Experiences in Berlin

By College Study Abroad Ambassador at CIEE

By: Aria Wozniak Boulderklub I decided to join a climbing gym with a few of my study-abroad friends when I got to Berlin. While it is a hobby I had... keep reading

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Advice for traveling during study abroad

By College Study Abroad Ambassador at CIEE

By: Aria Wozniak Studying abroad changed my life. It was an incredible experience that I have no regrets about. There are a few things that I did right and a... keep reading

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Izzy: “ Living with a host family is knowing that you always have support with the perspective of a local”

By CIEE Berlin at CIEE

Izzy Alexander is one of our students that participated on the program “January in Berlin 2024”. She is originally from North Carolina, and currently is studying English, German, and Linguistics... keep reading

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Kate Miller, Open Campus Student: “I have had a life changing experience during my time here”.

By CIEE Berlin at CIEE

Kate Miller is one of our Open Campus students of this Fall Semester 2023. She has been studying and doing her internship at a local startup called Tuesday Coworking, environmentally-conscientious... keep reading

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Berlin’s Sky: A Thousand and One Colors

By College Study Abroad Ambassador at CIEE

By: Rachel Fischler Berlin is an extraordinary place. It has a heartbeat—a pulse all its own. While I had the chance to see immense variance and beauty across Europe, I... keep reading

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Navigating Berlin: A Story of Being Lost and Found

By College Study Abroad Ambassador at CIEE

By: Rachel Fischler In a city of over three million people and an extraordinary public transportation system, it is a miracle I only got lost in Berlin once! While uncomfortable... keep reading