College Study Abroad Blog

Nestled in the beautiful Serra de Tramuntana (UNESCO World Heritage Site), Valldemossa is a town that combines history, culture, and natural beauty. From its famous Coca de Patata to its... keep reading

The Cathedral of Palma de Mallorca, or La Seu, as it's locally known, is a majestic structure on the Spanish island of Mallorca that offers an awe-inspiring journey through time... keep reading

For students looking for a unique study abroad experience, we have just the thing at CIEE: Island life. And what better place to bask in island life than on Mallorca... keep reading

Mallorca, one of Spain's Balearic Islands, is known for its stunning beaches. If you're planning a visit to this Mediterranean gem, make sure to include these five breathtaking beaches in... keep reading

By: Clara Copano Now that February has come to an end… let’s learn more about one of the biggest local ‘fiestas’ that take place in March: the Day of the... keep reading

Basking in Spain’s island life would be a fine way to study abroad. Don’t you think? Not only can CIEE make it happen, but in Spain’s captivating Palma de Mallorca... keep reading

EAT Palma de Mallorca is known as “the foodie epicenter of the Balaeric Islands,” and Mallorquin food is just what you’d expect from an island surrounded by the Mediterranean Sea... keep reading

I could list a million reasons why you should study abroad in Palma, but these ladies are two big ones. They are great at their jobs- Susan ensuring our homestay... keep reading

Okay, so technically there’s four Balearic Islands but I only made it to three, so I’ll leave Formentera up to you to explore. Here is a quick rundown of three... keep reading

The idea can sound quite daunting: living in a stranger’s home in a foreign country for four months? Not ideal. Well, actually it turned out to be much more than... keep reading

I know… that pun was terrible. But I promise hiking the Tramuntana Mountains is way more captivating than my puns. After the beach days of summer are over, a new... keep reading

Some people were born to travel alone, backpacking from city to city and country to country. I can tell you that I am not one of those people- in fact... keep reading

I ought to preface this post by saying that I knew absolutely nothing about the Balearic Islands prior to my study abroad experience. I first heard of the island of... keep reading

I am Madeline Hart, a student in Palma de Mallorca during summer 2019, session 1, and these are my reflections about the course I took in Palma de Mallorca "Mediterranean... keep reading

My favorite beach on the island is Cala d’Or. It is super easy to get to if you use a TIB bus, and about 9EUR per ride. It is also... keep reading