College Study Abroad Blog

Hello everyone! I’m Yukari Hori and I’m an Administrative Assistant at CIEE Kyoto. I joined CIEE Kyoto from March to August 2025 as a seasonal staff member, and now I’ve... keep reading

“Tu parles très bien!”. You speak very well, says the man in front of me in line at the local pharmacy, after inquiring about my accent. He doesn’t know how... keep reading

If you’ve always thought it would be cool to learn another language, there’s no better time than now to immerse yourself in it. In fact, did you know that about... keep reading

If you’re a student attending an institution with a quarter system, bookmark this post as we provide the ultimate guide to studying abroad with our different quarter programs ! What... keep reading

While you excitedly explore CIEE Study Abroad locations and specific program options, don’t forget to look for study abroad courses in specific areas of study, too! Being in the classroom... keep reading

Interning abroad is an enriching experience in many respects; in Paris, an internship will allow you to further immerse yourself in French culture while exploring your career interests. Here are... keep reading

Discover the unique 13th arrondissement of Paris!

When I came to Rennes for my study abroad, I thought my biggest lessons would come from my university classes—grammar, vocabulary, literature, all that. But honestly, some of the most... keep reading

“You better hurry up, or we are going to get a timer.” A word to the wise: if you are wanting to volunteer at a retirement home in France, make... keep reading

Meet the CIEE Leading Change in Latin America Student Fellows! Follow along as CIEE sends 100 student leaders on a fully-funded semester abroad through the CIEE Leading Change in Latin... keep reading

French music is many people’s first dive into French culture. It definitely was one of mine. I remember sitting in my room one day, bored, wishing I could find something... keep reading

French is considered a romantic language, and since I have been here I have learned more about what that means. The liaisons, lush vowel combinations, and lack of accent on... keep reading

After being here for a month, I’ve learned a lot of things about the French way of life. As an American who is constantly in a fast-paced, “need to be... keep reading

Adjusting to a different style of life is overwhelming at first. In our home countries, we interact naturally with people every day. We speak our native language with ease. We... keep reading

Learning a foreign language opens up a world of new possibilities, both personally and professionally. And if it’s French that entices you, well, you’re in good company. The language of... keep reading