College Study Abroad Blog

One aspect of studying abroad in a foreign country that comes along with the amazing experiences is realizing and being grateful for everything you have at home. I really never appreciated how nice it is to be around your native language and the importance of being able to communicate. I’m very lucky, since most Danes speak very good English, so I can get by, but if I had traveled to a different country it would be even more difficult. By studying abroad, I feel I have become a lot more confident and independent. One aspect that has helped me is having an amazing host family. I think my experience would have been a lot more challenging if I didn’t have them.

Il y a quelques semaines, le groupe de CIEE a eu la chance de visiter Omaha Beach, plus précisément le cimetière militaire américain à Colleville-sur-Mer. Il est situé au sommet... keep reading

Lors de notre excursion en Normandie, nous étions sur les plages du Débarquement sur lesquelles de grandes batailles se sont déroulées entre les Alliés et les Allemands. Nous avons également... keep reading

Studying abroad is a large step into developing your cultural knowledge and exposure to new and unique experiences. Before you take off and even after you arrive at your host destination, you may feel excited, prepared, or eager, but you could also be feeling nervous, scared, or uncertain of what to expect. It is this internal tension that can be hard to process, leading your body to go into survival mode. It is important to ask yourself, how can you deal with this tension in a way that fosters understanding and growth? Well, Intercultural Communications and Leadership is a class offered by CIEE that is designed to help you not only answer that question, but put it in practice. Here is why you should take it!

Je vis à Rennes depuis environ trois mois maintenant et je pense que j’ai une bonne routine. Mais au début il y avait beaucoup de choses qui étaient très différentes... keep reading

This blog post comes from our Fall 2024 student, Samuel, who had the opportunity to intern at the International Centre for Defence and Security (ICDS). As Estonia's leading think tank... keep reading

We love to hear about the experience of our students who, in addition to studying, do their internships in Berlin. This is the case of Deborah Moreno, one of our... keep reading

While traveling and living abroad, having an open mind is key to understanding and appreciating cultural practices and customs that may be different from your own. I have studied about... keep reading

Meet Vara: An Alumnus of the Diplomacy and Peace Program in Tallinn Vara, an alumnus of the Diplomacy and Peace program in Tallinn, Estonia, has an inspiring journey to share... keep reading

My time here in Seoul has been full of experiences I will never forget. My intercultural competence and tolerance has been challenged and pushed, but through the lessons I learned... keep reading

When I started my service-learning placement at El Museo de la Memoria y los Derechos Humanos (MMDH), I was more nervous than excited. My role with the reception team was... 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

By Natalie Giammo When I was deciding where to study abroad, I was instantly drawn to Amsterdam and the Netherlands. I had never been to the Netherlands, but I knew... keep reading

Andrea Adam Moore is the Director of the CIEE Center in Berlin. She is one of the real "berliners" of the team, but also very connected to USA, after living... keep reading

Hello and welcome, dear reader, to my blog! I invite you to settle in with a comforting cup of tea or coffee and a sweet treat as you delve into... keep reading