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Portuguese vs. Spanish Language: Key Differences & Similarities

By College Study Abroad at CIEE

Olá! ¡Hola! Torn between learning Portuguese vs. Spanish while studying abroad? You're not alone. These two languages are like siblings – similar in some ways, totally different in others. Whether... keep reading

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8 Affordable Must-Do Activities in Lisbon

By College Study Abroad at CIEE

Lisbon is a fast-modernizing metropolis, where everything is accessible by bus, metro, or tram. From a vibrant theater scene to a historic opera house, art galleries to museums, beaches to... keep reading

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Four tips for staying safe while studying abroad solo

By College Study Abroad Ambassador at CIEE

By Tayler Baldwin Studying abroad brings a plethora of new friends, new experiences, and opportunities to travel with groups - but, occasionally, the urge to explore the world on your... keep reading

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The importance of our local buddies!

By CIEE Lisbon at CIEE

Our CIEE Lisbon local buddies are one of the secret ingredients of student life! Not only are they students with the same age range, experiencing similar academic struggles, but our... keep reading

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7 Tips for Safe Solo Travel

By College Study Abroad Ambassador at CIEE

By: Graycie Viscon In my CIEE program, we did not have class on Fridays, which made weekend trips easier. While studying abroad in Madrid, I went on my first international... keep reading

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The Ultimate Guide to Studying Abroad in Lisbon

By College Study Abroad at CIEE

As the capital of Portugal, Lisbon is an incredible city. Known for its history, stunning natural landscapes, and unique, modern culture, visiting Lisbon is an experience like no other. Let’s... keep reading

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Portugal vs. Spain Study Abroad: Which is Better?

By College Study Abroad at CIEE

Portugal and Spain are both incredible European destinations that offer an immersive study abroad experience. From their histories, cuisines, architecture, cultural events, and more, exploring Portugal or Spain will be... keep reading

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Why Study Abroad in Portugal: 4 Key Reasons

By College Study Abroad at CIEE

We could list a hundred reasons why a Portugal study abroad program may be the best choice for you, but we’ll try to convince you in just four. F our... keep reading

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Study Abroad in Portugal: FAQs

By College Study Abroad at CIEE

Portugal has it all: mountains and sea, modern metropolises and old history, culture and booming business; this country’s unique parallels make it an ideal study abroad location. Is Portugal good... keep reading

The Joy of Coming Home

By Noa G.

Like many American university students, I decided that studying abroad was a must for my quintessential college experience. I spent my whole life looking forward to living and studying in... keep reading

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February in a Nutshell!

By CIEE Lisbon at CIEE

February is the month when everyone starts to work in full mode, maybe worried about the extra food one might have during the holidays. It is the month when people... keep reading

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Portugal - Good food. What else?

By CIEE Lisbon at CIEE

The thing that both Portuguese, tourists, international students, and whoever decides to travel to Portugal all agree on, is how good Portuguese food is. Let us paint a picture for... keep reading

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December is here... and the end of the Fall semester too!

By CIEE Lisbon at CIEE

In Portugal, December is a month where people celebrate their different holidays traditions and where the cold comes to stay. It’s a month where the streets light up with Christmas... keep reading

Wait, who is Lisbon?

By Alexandra H.

When I first arrived in Lisbon, I felt a lot of pressure to travel all of Europe. I put pressure on myself that if I didn’t travel as much as... keep reading

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Why Study Abroad in Lisbon?

By CIEE Lisbon at CIEE

Lisbon is known for being a beautiful and vibrant city, full of history. These are certainly a few reasons to choose the capital of Portugal as a touristic destination. However... keep reading