College Study Abroad Blog

Written by Mie Huntley Hi, I’m Mie Huntley, a College Program Coordinator at CIEE Kyoto. I first joined the team in June 2025 as a seasonal staff member supporting the... keep reading

Written by John Dawes The chance to go abroad to a foreign country is a rare opportunity. According to a 2023 Pew Research study, 23% of Americans have never left... keep reading

Written by Miki Hattori Thanks for stopping by! My name is Miki Hatori and I’m the High School Program Manager at CIEE Kyoto. I manage all the high school programs... keep reading

Written by: Lisa Busby こんにちは！(Konnichiwa!) My name is Lisa, and I’m a student at Texas Lutheran University in Seguin, Texas. This summer, I studied abroad with CIEE Kyoto, taking courses... keep reading

BEST FOOD TO EAT IN KYOTO Obanzai is a traditional style of Japanese cuisine featuring small plates that’s native to Kyoto. Think of obanzai as Kyoto’s take on Spanish tapas... keep reading

BEST FOOD TO EAT IN TOKYO Since the 17th century, soba (buckwheat) noodles have been a staple in the Japanese diet. These tasty noodles are as thick as spaghetti and... keep reading

Written by: Masaharu Egawa Hello, I'm Masa. I currently work as the Student Life Coordinator at CIEE Kyoto. As I've gotten older, I've met many people, had various jobs, and... keep reading

Greetings from a hot and humid Kyoto, where the city is once again alive with the sights and sounds of Gion Matsuri, its most iconic festival. As I write this... keep reading

Written by: Natasha Schaeffer 　I’m sure you’ve heard people say that study abroad can change your life; I know I did, and I thought, “Yeah, I’m sure”. Studying abroad is... keep reading

Written by: Madalynn Vaine Going into CIEE Kyoto, I truly didn’t know what to expect. I imagined temples, amazing food, and a culture vastly different from anything I had experienced... keep reading

Hi everyone! My name is Michi Fukushima, and I’m your Academic Coordinator here at CIEE Kyoto. Thank you for stopping by to read my blog—I’m excited to finally introduce myself... keep reading

Written by: Harrison Morales It was my very last night in Japan, and I had just arrived in a peculiar little place known as Rinku Town. I immediately made my... keep reading

Japan is an extraordinary country – one of the oldest in the world – and it will surprise and delight you at every turn. If you choose a Japan study... keep reading

Hi everyone, and thank you for visiting my blog! My name is Amika, and I’m currently working with the High School Study Abroad programs, preparing for the upcoming summer programs... keep reading

《This is Part 2 of Sofia's Travelogue. If you haven't read Part 1 yet, be sure to check it out first!》 Awajishima & Kagawa (Hyogo & Kagawa Prefectures, Kansai &... keep reading