College Study Abroad Blog

If you told me 3 months ago how much my outlook on life has changed after this experience, I wouldn’t have believed you. My decision to spend my summer in... keep reading

What do you picture when you think of French cuisine? Croissants, crêpes, wine, and maybe escargot? During my stay in Rennes, I’ve gotten the chance to experience French cuisine and... keep reading

By: Iravati Deo Chadha Studying abroad is one of the best decisions I have made in my college career, and I know I chose the right city. Amsterdam is lively... keep reading

By: Cayla Canney G’Day! My name is Cayla Canney, and I studied with CIEE Sydney for Blocks I and II in Sydney Australia and I truly could not have had... keep reading

By: Hayley Bloch Madrid is a city known for its vibrant food scene, offering an array of flavors that range from traditional Spanish dishes to modern, international delights. Throughout my... keep reading

By: Addison Paquin Spending a semester abroad in Barcelona was one of the most impactful and exciting experiences of my college journey. Between five fascinating classes, weekend adventures across Europe... keep reading

By: Lalitha Viswanthan Some of the struggles I have experienced during study abroad revolve around food: buying groceries, meal prepping, ensuring that none of my produce goes bad before I... keep reading

If you are anything like me, change is scary. Thus, it should come at no surprise that when I arrived at the airport for my flight to Rennes, I was... keep reading

By: Leo Madera Studying abroad in Madrid has given me the chance to explore Europe in ways I never imagined. My most exciting trips were done in a span of... keep reading

By: Olivia Benedict Moving to a new city can be exciting for runners, with so many new routes to post about on Strava. But, if you’re like me, sometimes it... keep reading

By: Marissa Garcia When I first arrived in Barcelona, I didn’t know just how much I would grow—not just professionally through my internship, but personally through the moments in between... keep reading

I always knew that visiting a foreign country included culture shock. I love learning about new traditions and cultures, so I was ready to step out of my comfort zone... keep reading

By: Hosanna Assefa I was in the middle of eating my lunch in the dining hall when I received that daunting email. “ CIEE Barcelona Housing Survey Due Tonight!” the... keep reading

Hi everyone! My name is Michi Fukushima, and I’m your Academic Coordinator here at CIEE Kyoto. Thank you for stopping by to read my blog—I’m excited to finally introduce myself... keep reading

Written by: Harrison Morales It was my very last night in Japan, and I had just arrived in a peculiar little place known as Rinku Town. I immediately made my... keep reading