College Study Abroad Blog

It’s officially about a month until the semester is over. During my time studying in Santiago, I’ve verified that I prefer the heat to the cold. Sometimes on my way... keep reading

Our overnight trip as part of the CIEE Liberal Arts program consisted of a trip to Samaná. We were able to take advantage of the long weekend due to the... keep reading

After the first three weeks full of exploring and adjusting to the environment and school, we ended the month with a day trip to a nearby city, Puerto plata. It... keep reading

Leading the CIEE custom program for DePaul University in the Dominican Republic was truly a beautiful experience. This is a very impactful program. Not only on its participants, but also... keep reading

Within my first two weeks of being here, I realized that I was here to stay. Being in a different country has made me realize how simple life can be... keep reading

EAT Dominican cuisine is infused with African, Spanish, and Taino influences, meaning dishes are loaded with herbs, but not spicy in nature. La bandera Dominicana (the Dominican flag) is an... keep reading

As of yesterday, I have been in the Dominican Republic for 3 months. For me, this month has probably been the least eventful and the most overwhelming month that I’ve... keep reading

The work retreat in Bonoa was a beautiful sight. It was very mountainous and WiFi was practically nonexistent, but it was a beauty. As always, I overpacked for this excursion... keep reading

As of yesterday, I have officially been in this country for 2 full months. This past month has been different from my first, but everything has been a learning experience... keep reading

There seemed to have been some trouble this weekend amongst my program group deciding what we wanted to do. Ultimately I personally wound up spending the entire weekend here in... keep reading

This weekend I decided to return to Santo Domingo and spend time with a friend of mine that I had met virtually over the summer through an app called HelloTalk... keep reading

I've only been here three weeks and I've already spent more time in the water here than I've spent this summer back in the US. Although the beach waters here... keep reading

Santiago has more or less become a second home for me. It's a city with experiences and livelihoods that most of us never quite have the chance to witness back... keep reading

Santiago, Dominican Republic, has a multitude of options for public transport. From taxis, Gua Guas (large public buses) and Uber, getting around the city is not overly difficult. What’s unique... keep reading