College Study Abroad Blog

In the Fall of 2019 I made the decision to study abroad in Shanghai, China with CIEE’s Business, Language + Culture program. This experience would become one of the best...keep reading

It has been a pleasure hosting another online cooking workshop for our Spring term students. Sharing local recipes, baking together, and checking on each other while being in different continents...keep reading

Our students were looking forward to experience Ramadan with their local homestays. Unfortunately, it was not possible due to their early departure. Our program is all about cultural exchange and...keep reading

With the unexpected disruption of Spring 2020 study abroad, many students had their experience cut short. But with the help of technology, and a supportive local staff, many CIEE students...keep reading

J’ai eu le plaisir de découvrir CIEE via la jeune et talentueuse Oumaima. Au départ c’était pour recruter ma fille de 16 ans à l l'époque pour travailler avec des...keep reading

Being a cultural peer is an experience that is 100% worth it. It’s an experience that carried a lot of noticeable lessons whether it’s about helping others or helping myself...keep reading

Assia Ben Abdelkader is one of CIEE Rabat homestays. She's been hosting with the program for over 4 years. In this blog Assia shares her hosting experience and how cultural...keep reading

Asmae Boudhar is one of CIEE Rabat host families. Asmae's family has been hosting with the program since Fall 2019. Students and faculty leaders enjoyed their stay with the family...keep reading

On Saturday, March 14th, my host dad came into my room and told me that Spain was going on lockdown by Monday. In a panic, I packed up my room...keep reading

Hello my name is Othmane I am 23 years old and I remotely work for Microsoft Canada. I am a cultural peer at CIEE Rabat. April marks the 15th month...keep reading