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Emerson Eller da Silva: "Berlin has stolen my heart!":
"Berlin has stolen my heart!" – These words from Emerson Eller da Silva perfectly capture the magic of studying abroad in Germany’s vibrant capital. The first program of 2025 at... keep reading
Picture Yourself Here: A Day Abroad Immersing Myself in Berlin
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
Benefits of Studying Abroad in Berlin, Germany
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
The European Train System vs. Budget Airlines: Which is Better for Studying Abroad?
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
Walking Through Art Exhibitions at C/O Berlin
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
My Experience in Berlin So Far
By: Kaitlyn Tran Studying abroad at CIEE Berlin has been an incredible journey. Coming to the city with no expectations, I was pleasantly surprised by its diversity, vibrant culture, and... keep reading
Strolls Around Berlin
By: Deborah Moreno I arrived in Berlin nearing the end of the summer. People wore less layers, sunglasses, and seemed chirpier. With time, the weather has become gray, wet, and... keep reading
Visiting Holtzmarkt in Berlin
By: Henry Grosso For this blog post, I felt it was only right to talk about something Berlin-related because, after all, I came abroad to study in Berlin. Coming to... keep reading
A Life-Changing Experience Abroad in Berlin
By: Caroline Button As I count down my last month in Berlin, it's hard to wrap my head around how much I’ve experienced in such a short time. By the... keep reading
Sustainability and Berlin’s Abandoned Airfields: A New Life for Tempelhof
By: Lillian Boudreau Studying abroad in Berlin offers students an opportunity to experience how cities can creatively repurpose their history to build a more sustainable future. One of these such... keep reading
Berlin is the City of Surprises
By: Jackson Bambrick Berlin is a city full of surprises where even a class field trip can become an adventure to remember. On one brisk but sunny October day, my... keep reading
Deborah Moreno: “CIEE Berlin introduced me to many people who helped make the experience better and with whom I have been able to explore and try new things”
We love to hear about the experience of our students who, in addition to studying, do their internships in Berlin. This is the case of Deborah Moreno, one of our... keep reading
German vs. Portuguese: Key Differences & Similarities
German and Portuguese are worlds apart in some ways, yet closer than you might think in others. From German's precise grammar to Portuguese's melodic flow, both languages open doors to... keep reading
An Afternoon Chat with Claire: From Minnesota to Berlin's Heartbeat!
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
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"
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