College Study Abroad Blog
Scared to Go, Sad to Leave: My Life-Changing Semester in Sydney
By: Jordan Schwartz Choosing Sydney, Australia with CIEE Study Abroad was one of the best decisions I have ever made. I cannot even begin to describe how incredible this experience... keep reading
Studying Abroad: The Best Decision of My Life
By: Jessica Udelman In the first couple of months of my junior year, I knew I needed to make an important decision in my life- I needed to decide if... keep reading
A Transformative Semester in Rome
By: Serena Reinke With block 2 done and over, my time in Rome is starting to come to an end. I’ve started to reflect on my time here and I’ve... keep reading
Voyager en France
Traveling in France is easy with trains going through almost every city, which can be taken by the Rennes train station! Plus, Rennes has a little airport that can quickly... keep reading
From Nairobi to New York to Madrid: My Study Abroad Journey & What You Should Know
By: Eunice Ochieng Hey everyone! My name is Eunice Akoth. I’m an international student from Kenya currently studying at Columbia University — and this semester, I’ve taken my classroom to... keep reading
5 Essential Tips for Living with a Host Family in Spain
By: Abigail Walz Living with a host family is one of the most unique and rewarding aspects of studying abroad. It offers an incredible opportunity to immerse yourself in the... keep reading
My Time in Barcelona
By: Emmelina Clark Studying abroad is a once-in-a-lifetime experience— My mom has talked about her abroad experience since I was a child. It is something I had dreamed about for... keep reading
Navigating Your Identity in a New Cultural Context
Taking the leap into living in a brand new cultural environment can stir up many unasked questions and unforeseen emotions about who you are as a person. Getting onto the... keep reading
From Boulder to Madrid: What Study Abroad Taught Me About Life + Marketing
By: Hannah Boday As I begin this blog post, I wanted to start off by introducing myself a little bit. My name is Hannah Boday and I am a current... keep reading
How Studying Abroad Changed My Life
By: Mackenzie Murphy Moving abroad was always a dream of mine. I spent years researching programs, carefully choosing a school with a strong study abroad program and looking forward to... keep reading
Berlin, Emotions, and Finding Myself
By: Elizabeth Prieto Studying Abroad is a daunting task. At times, it can be extremely lonely and overwhelming. But luckily, CIEE is an exceptional program that has the utmost care... keep reading
Why Estonia Should Be Your Next Study Abroad Destination
Have you ever heard of a place where medieval towers meet paperless government systems, saunas are just as much a part of daily life as time spent studying and locals... keep reading
Two Cities, One Life-Changing Semester
By: Emma Ortiz Studying abroad is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to step out of your comfort zone, experience new cultures, and grow academically and personally. I had the chance to study... keep reading
Bonjour France ! :)
Le weekend de mon voyage était un peu différent qu’un normal weekend. 🙂 J’ai fait beaucoup à Paris, avant d’arriver à Rennes pour commencer mes études ! Je suis arrivée... keep reading
From Midterms to Mosh Pits: Turning 21 at EDC Korea
Electric Daisy Carnival or EDC is a vibrant international music festival with editions all over the world, the biggest being the neon-drenched, glitter-bombed madness in Las Vegas. But did you... keep reading