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Costa Rica vs. Argentina: Which is Better for Study Abroad?

By College Study Abroad at CIEE

Imagine yourself sipping mate in a bustling Buenos Aires café or lounging peacefully in a hammock overlooking Costa Rica's lush rainforests. These contrasting scenes represent just a glimpse of the... keep reading

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Happy Earth Day: Today and Every Day

By College Study Abroad at CIEE

Happy Earth Day! Every April 22, this global event comes around to remind us how precious our planet is, what sustainable efforts we can make to protect Earth, and that... keep reading

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What is Study Abroad? Everything You Need to Know!

By College Study Abroad at CIEE

@cieestudyabroad Study Abroad 101 #cieestudyabroad #studyabroad #internationalstudent #collegemajors #collegelife #students #scholarships #studyabroadprograms #internships hollywood - rchie Every student hears about it, but what does “study abroad” mean , anyway? How... keep reading

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CIEE Monteverde Campus Used in Insect and Light Research Study

By College Study Abroad at CIEE

Have you ever wondered why insects are drawn to artificial light? From campfires to porch lightbulbs, moths and other insects appear to congregate around these sources of light as soon... 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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CIEE Global Interns Building a Sustainable Future

By College Study Abroad at CIEE

Global Internships are an important part of the work we do at CIEE to help individuals build bridges across culture and contribute positively to the world. Working abroad is the... keep reading

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The 6 Best Places to Learn Spanish Abroad

By College Study Abroad at CIEE

@cieestudyabroad Here are our picks for the six best places to study Spanish abroad!! #fyp #ciee #cieestudyabroad #studyabroad #travel #spanish 1901 - Instrumental - Phoenix Eager to kick your Spanish... keep reading

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EAT, DRINK, EXPLORE: MONTEVERDE

By College Study Abroad at CIEE

EAT There is absolutely no way to avoid eating casado in Costa Rica. This traditional comida tipica (typical dish) is on every restaurant and home cook's menu because it features... keep reading

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FULL SCHOLARSHIP = FULL SEMESTER OF EXTRAORDINARY

By College Study Abroad at CIEE

Ohio Wesleyan University (OWU) student Becca S. enjoyed every minute of her study abroad experience with CIEE – even the day she broke her toe during an impromptu soccer game... keep reading

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Recycling Internship with ADI San Luis

By Vanessa Correa at CIEE

Written by Maya Peske (Cornell College), Internship in Sustainability and the Environment The road from San Luis up to Monteverde is well known by all of the people in the... keep reading

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Sustainable waste management for manure in a Monteverde dairy farm

By Vanessa Correa at CIEE

Written by Jack Mahr (Pacific Lutheran University), Internship on Sustainability and the Environment. With over 80 hectares, most of which is a primary forest, this Finca Laguna Verde does a... keep reading

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Educational program on native plant gardens

By Vanessa Correa at CIEE

Written by Fay Swift (Knox College), Internship on Sustainability and the Environment. My last four weeks were spent working for the Monteverde Conservation Association at Bajo del Tigre. The ACM... keep reading

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Creation of an organic garden at the Monteverde Friends School

By Vanessa Correa at CIEE

Written by Sabine Peterka (Macalester College), Internship on Sustainability and the Environment. I spent the past four weeks working to transform a 50 square meter space overrun by an invasive... keep reading

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Circular economy: Community engagement and sustainable models

By Vanessa Correa at CIEE

Written by Lennae Starr (Whitman College), Internship in Sustainability and the Environment This October, my internship was with the Monteverde Commission for Resilience to Climate Change (CORCLIMA), working to educate... keep reading

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Internship in Rural Community-Based Tourism (ADISL)

By Vanessa Correa at CIEE

Written by Sarah Seeman (Pacific Lutheran University), Internship in Sustainability and the Environment. The focus of my internship was to help develop the user experience of the newly opened Estacion... keep reading