College Study Abroad Blog

FALL BLOCK I - SAN PEDRO DE ATACAMA San Pedro de Atacama is a small town and commune in El Loa Province, Antofagasta Region. Although known as the driest desert...keep reading

FALL BLOCK II - LA SERENA La Serena, the capital of the Coquimbo Region, was founded in 1544 and is the country’s second-oldest city. The Elqui Valley, 400 km north...keep reading

There are some studies that suggest Chileans consume more bread than any other country in the world besides Germany. A whopping 220 pounds, per person, per year. That’s a lot...keep reading

When traveling to a foreign country for the first time, it’s perfectly normal to seek out and be comforted by familiar signs of home. Have no fear – the major...keep reading

Looking for a fun, scenic activity during your study abroad adventure in Santiago? Spend a couple of hours touring Cerro San Cristobal , Santiago’s second-highest point. Heading to the top...keep reading

If studying in more than one city during your adventure abroad is right up your alley, consider combining Buenos Aires, Argentina and Santiago, Chile on CIEE’s Open Campus Block program...keep reading

More than 50% of students who study abroad during college choose Europe as their destination. Why buck the trend and take the road less traveled? The question was posed to...keep reading

What if every person on the globe consumed as much as the average American? Study abroad in Chile this January and come face to face with the challenges of sustainability...keep reading

Santiago's first High School Summer Global Discovery program has come and gone, and boy was it a whirlwind. A group of thirteen 15-year-olds from all over the United States spent...keep reading

Hi everyone! Over the past few months, I have had the opportunity to help out my colleagues in the CIEE office and participate in different group activities. Most recently, I...keep reading