College Study Abroad Blog
Letter of Gratitude to Japan
Written by Jayden Gridiron SU26 AMJ I My experience in Japan was indescribable. This was the most memorable experience I have ever had. Thanks to CIEE, I was able to... keep reading
Top 10 Tips: How to Win a Scholarship to Study Abroad
Let's be real: studying abroad is one of those opportunities that sounds amazing, but it also comes with a very real price tag. The good news? Thousands of students fund... keep reading
A Weekend Getaway in Jeju
This past weekend, my friends and I booked a last-minute four-day trip to Jeju. We mostly just made sure our flight times and Airbnb were set before leaving. The flight... keep reading
Chuseok and the Arrival of Autumn
With the weather slowly cooling down after the summer heat, Koreans celebrate a traditional holiday called Chuseok, which is not too dissimilar to the United States celebrating Thanksgiving or other... keep reading
A Sunday in Korea Gone Wrong?!
What started as a normal Sunday in Seoul quickly turned into a day that didn’t go quite as planned. Between exploring the city and dealing with unexpected moments, it became one of those days that made me feel like I was truly experiencing life abroad.
Cafe Culture in Seoul
After landing from your flight and having a good night's sleep, you may wander from your hotel or dormitory and see a plethora of coffee shops and cafes wherever you... keep reading
8 Best International Internships in Latin America
Let's be honest: adding another campus club to your resume isn't nearly as interesting as spending a summer abroad working in São Paulo, helping with environmental projects in Costa Rica... keep reading
Making Friends Quick: With CIEE!
The start of my term staying in Rennes has been an absolute blast. With every day comes a new adventure, and I owe that in no small part to the... keep reading
CIEE Appears in Alton Brown’s Latest Video
CIEE made a fun appearance in the latest episode of Alton Brown Cooks Food on YouTube, as Alton showed off his old International Student Identity Card (ISIC) from his college days.
Sustainability in Rennes : my first impressions.
Hello curious reader and possible future CIEE program attendee! To start as a little welcome mat, I wanted to discuss my overall, general impressions of Rennes, France, while specifically focusing... keep reading
8 Tips for Studying Abroad as an Introvert
Not everyone dreams of walking into a room full of strangers and leaving with 20 new friends. For some students, that sounds less like an adventure and more like a... keep reading
How to Step Out of Your Comfort Zone While Studying Abroad
You don't have to jump out of an airplane, travel to a country where you don't speak a word of the language, or completely reinvent yourself to leave your comfort... keep reading
10 Most Unexpected Study Abroad Destinations to Consider
Everyone talks about studying abroad in Paris, London, or Rome. And sure, those cities are iconic. But what if your study abroad experience took you somewhere totally unexpected? Sometimes the... keep reading
Where to Study Abroad Based on Your Astrological Sign?
Choosing where to study abroad is exciting ... until you're staring at dozens of destinations and somehow they all sound amazing. If you're looking for inspiration, why not let the... keep reading
Signs You’re Ready to Study Abroad (Even If You Don’t Feel It Yet)
What if the thing that's making you nervous about studying abroad is actually the exact reason you should do it? Growth rarely happens when life feels predictable. And while it's... keep reading