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Mountains of Santiago

By Isabel S.

When you first arrive in Santiago, the first thing that strikes you is the mountains. Right in front of you, behind you, to the side—they rise up every which way... keep reading

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Top 10 Spanish Slang Words and Phrases You Need to Know

By College Study Abroad at CIEE

Heading on an incredible study abroad journey where the locals primarily speak in Spanish? Then you’ll want to know some common Spanish slang words and phrases ahead of time so... keep reading

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Chilean Poets

By CIEE Santiago at CIEE

Chile is a land of Poets, we have had trough history important figures that shared the beauties and the struggles of our country through their verses, we will quickly go... keep reading

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Celebrating "El 18", Chile´s Independence day

By CIEE Santiago at CIEE

September is a very important month in Chile, not only do we welcome spring during this month in the southern hemisphere, but we also celebrate the independence of Chile on... keep reading

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Living with a Host Family in Santiago Chile

By CIEE Santiago at CIEE

Living with a host family has been a really fundamental part of my experience studying abroad. And I can’t say it’s all been sunshine and roses, but it’s definitely been... keep reading

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Valparaiso Reflection

By CIEE Santiago at CIEE

Author: Emma Denny University of South Carolina During their trip to Valparaíso, another Capstone scholar student from the University of South Carolina wrote the following reflection on the architecture of... keep reading

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Expectations vs reality of a CIEE student in Santiago

By CIEE Santiago at CIEE

Author : Parker Reyes. During May, we had the pleasure of welcoming Capstone scholar students from the University of South Carolina, who came to Chile as part of their Information... keep reading

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Chilean Spanish

By CIEE Santiago at CIEE

I don’t know if you have heard this, but of all the variations of Spanish spoken around the globe, it’s said, that Chilean Spanish is the hardest one to understand... keep reading

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Santiago during summertime

By CIEE Santiago at CIEE

During summertime, Santiago becomes a peaceful metropolis. Students are on summer break and some people take their vacations during this time of the year. Long summertime days give us the... keep reading

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The 6 Best Places to Study Abroad for Business Students

By College Study Abroad at CIEE

If you’ve ever questioned how valuable study abroad is for business majors , you’ve come to the right place! Studying abroad is not only a great way for business students... keep reading

Studying Abroad as an Introvert

By Emily H.

Many people have described me as a human cat. I am very reserved and it costs me a lot of mental energy to open up, or break down my walls... keep reading

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What to expect when arriving in Santiago de Chile

By CIEE Santiago at CIEE

Arriving in a new city is always a bit nerve recking, getting installed in a new place is hard, living with an unknown family, you do not know how public... keep reading

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A day trip with CIEE

By CIEE Santiago at CIEE

I want to share with you the day trip we had with our Liberal Arts students to learn a bit more about Chilean history, culture and costumes in other regions... keep reading

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Dealing with discomfort in the study abroad context

By CIEE Santiago at CIEE

As a Study Abroad coordinator, I think we naturally focus on practical issues when we advise students on their experience abroad: you need a visa, this is how you get... keep reading

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No Pain No Gain: Main Challenges and Takeaways of Study Abroad

By Alejandra Herrera at CIEE

Getting on a plane heading to an unfamiliar place can be both nerve-wracking and exciting. You are embarking in a life changing adventure, heading towards the unknown, after a pandemic... keep reading