College Study Abroad Blog

Spring 2026 South Korea, my reflection on the challenges and experiences of balancing multiple responsibilities during the final weeks of the semester. I share how this period pushed me to grow both personally and professionally while adapting to new situations. Through these experiences, I gained valuable lessons about time management, perseverance, and personal development. I also discuss the significance of reaching important milestones and preparing for what comes next.

Making friends in Korea as an introvert presents challenges of adapting to a new environment, and relationships played an important role in that process. Through these experiences, I learned valuable lessons about communication, cultural understanding, and personal growth. I also share how the people I met helped shape my experience abroad.

When I had the opportunity to study abroad, I intentionally chose to study in Seoul with CIEE because I knew that there were many cool opportunities for learning about Korean... keep reading

When I first thought about studying abroad, I knew I wanted to come to Korea. As a mixed Korean-American, I wanted a chance to not only study abroad in another... keep reading

Spring internships abroad offer a practical way to gain international experience without waiting for summer. They give you the chance to build skills, explore a new environment, and strengthen your... keep reading

Pop-Up stores and events are everywhere in Korea, especially in Seoul!!! Seongsu is the most popular and one of the crowded touristic places in Seoul, but it is so worth... keep reading

If you love concerts or KPOP, then obviously there’s no better place to be than in Seoul. That’s one of the reasons why I choose to study abroad in Korea... keep reading

Housing can be stressful to choose especially when you don't know what to expect and how it looks like. In this article, I will write about the advantages and disadvantages... keep reading

My study abroad experience has been filled with energy from making new friends and exploring. However, there was still a part of me that missed home and the calmer energy... keep reading

I grew up eating my mom’s dumplings in Connecticut. So why did Korea feel completely foreign and oddly familiar? In the first week living in Korea, I found myself easily... keep reading

For myself and many others, studying abroad with CIEE has been the first time living in a foreign country. While this experience has been absolutely filled with fun, exciting, new... keep reading

Coming from a city that relies more on cars than public transportation, navigating around Seoul was one of the aspects of study abroad I was secretly pretty nervous about. Previously... keep reading

Written by Rei, Program Assistant Hello! Thank you for visiting the CIEE Kyoto blog. My name is Rei, and I work as a College Program Assistant. I would like to... keep reading

Written by Reilly Baker When people talk about studying abroad, they usually focus on the places they visited, the food they tried, and the experiences they had. I expected my... keep reading

Some destinations come alive in the spring, while others feel calmer and more scenic. The difference isn’t just visual – it affects how you spend your time and what your... keep reading