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The Unexpected Trip That Sparked Lifelong Friendships
By: Amelia Anderson Studying abroad with CIEE this semester has been full of new friends, new adventures, and lots of spontaneous decisions. One of my favorite experiences so far was... keep reading
Queenstown in Five Days: Burgers, Mountains & Starry Skies
By: Cassy Shelhamer Queenstown, New Zealand, has always been on my travel radar, but I didn’t expect it to sweep me off my feet like it did. Over five packed... keep reading
How Study Abroad Transformed the Way I See the World
By: Ryan Schwartz My CIEE study abroad program in Barcelona ended just last week, but I already wish I could have the time back. I first arrived in Barcelona on... keep reading
My Inner Investigator: Endless Exploration in Tallinn & Beyond
I could be an internet detective—I’m good at finding things, and occasionally doomscrolling. I usually doomscroll Instagram reels, but at 3 in the morning, I end up on LinkedIn or... keep reading
The experience as a whole
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
7 Reasons to Study Abroad in Amsterdam
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
Chosen Family
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
Studying Abroad in Barcelona: A Semester of Learning, Exploring, and Growing
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
What No One Tells You About Grocery Shopping Abroad
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
Running in Sevilla!
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
From Snow to Sand: 5 Moments That Shaped My Study Abroad Experience
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
5 Reasons to Say Yes to a Homestay Abroad
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
Japan: A Series of Gut Decisions
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
Getting Lost
By: Caroline Renk I had spent my morning and afternoon in class and was starting to become restless. I was in Rome! Having only been here for a week, all... keep reading
A Sunny Escape: Day-Tripping to Sitges
By: Stella Khan I made the decision to spend the weekend with my three friends in Sitges, a quaint beach town that is only 30 minutes away by train, to... keep reading