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Portuguese vs. Spanish Language: Key Differences & Similarities
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
8 Affordable Must-Do Activities in Lisbon
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
Four tips for staying safe while studying abroad solo
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
The importance of our local buddies!
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
7 Tips for Safe Solo Travel
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
The Ultimate Guide to Studying Abroad in Lisbon
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
Portugal vs. Spain Study Abroad: Which is Better?
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
Why Study Abroad in Portugal: 4 Key Reasons
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
Study Abroad in Portugal: FAQs
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
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
February in a Nutshell!
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
Portugal - Good food. What else?
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
December is here... and the end of the Fall semester too!
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?
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
Why Study Abroad in Lisbon?
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