College Study Abroad Blog

If you use your manners in English regularly, you’re going to want to practice them in another country when you study abroad, right? (Maybe even more than you do at... keep reading

By: Katherine Wojna This past semester I studied abroad in Madrid, Spain, and with a passion for travelling, I found it challenging to travel cheaply. So, in this blog, I... keep reading

There were surprisingly few culture shocks when I came to South Korea, but one that stood out the most to me was how water was served and accessed. It may... keep reading

When I came to Yonsei in spring of 2024, my biggest worry was “how am I going to make friends?” as is a typical thought for anyone moving to a... keep reading

Coming back to Korea, I knew I wanted to be a part of both of these clubs again. I told as many people on the program that being in schools... keep reading

By: Charlie Silverman Seville, the vibrant capital of Andalusia, is a city rich in history, culture, and stunning architecture. Visitors to Seville can explore a variety of attractions that showcase... keep reading

Studying abroad in Seoul through CIEE at Yonsei University has been a whirlwind of neon lights, late-night study sessions, and the kind of growth that only comes from being far... keep reading

Odds are, you’ll arrive in Seoul ready to meet new people, see the city, and tick all the items off your bucket list. I came to Seoul knowing three other... keep reading

By: Ava Ortiz Once my housing plans fell through for this 2024-2025 school year, I started to consider going abroad. But I didn’t know if this was something for me... keep reading

Hello from Kyoto! My name is Nanaka. I’m part of the College Student Life Team at CIEE Kyoto. I first joined CIEE as an intern for three months back in... keep reading

Before moving abroad to South Korea, I had so many questions about what life would look like and whether I would really be able to immerse myself in the culture... keep reading

By: Keira Engler In my time spent studying abroad in Australia, I tried to make every second count. I braved the wildlife in Royal National Park, bartered at the Glebe... keep reading

By: Aiden Lo During this study abroad, I reconnected with four people who I haven’t met in five years. All of them were from a summer camp in Toledo. I... keep reading

Puerto Rican Spanish has its own unique rhythm, and if you’re studying abroad there, you’ll quickly notice locals dropping words and phrases you’ve never seen in a textbook. Understanding Puerto... keep reading

If you’re about to embark on a Scotland study abroad adventure, it’s a smart idea to familiarize yourself with the dialects, accents, and even varying languages spoken in this charming... keep reading