College Study Abroad Blog

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

By: Riley Schmidt Madrid has quickly become a large part of my life and a place that I have learned to cherish with all my heart. I have met many... keep reading

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

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

Hi everyone, and thank you for visiting my blog! My name is Amika, and I’m currently working with the High School Study Abroad programs, preparing for the upcoming summer programs... keep reading

This blog post comes from our Spring 2025 student, Caroline who had the opportunity to intern at Mondo, an Estonian NGO focused on global education, development cooperation, and humanitarian aid... keep reading

《This is Part 2 of Sofia's Travelogue. If you haven't read Part 1 yet, be sure to check it out first!》 Awajishima & Kagawa (Hyogo & Kagawa Prefectures, Kansai &... keep reading

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.

My journey with French music began long before I actually stepped foot in France for my semester abroad in Rennes, but living here with a family that loves music, and... keep reading

Studying abroad in Rennes, France, has given me a new perspective on sustainable development beyond any textbook definition. Even as a sustainability major, I am constantly humbled by the neverending... keep reading

Avant de décider d’étudier en France pour le semestre, je n’avais jamais habité dans un autre pays des États-Unis. J’étais vraiment confortable avec mon pays, mais je pense que j’avais... keep reading

So you found some locations you'd like to visit, programs you'd be interested in applying to, and courses relevant to your major, but have you ever wondered, "How does studying... keep reading

Izzy Alexander is one of our students that participated on the program “January in Berlin 2024”. She is originally from North Carolina, and currently is studying English, German, and Linguistics... keep reading

Authored by Hanson Dai, CIEE Kyoto Open Campus Block II Fall 2023 Short, but sweet. Although cliche, this phrase effectively summarizes my homestay experience in Japan. By living with a... keep reading

Language is a tool that opens a door for you to explore a new culture, people, tradition, and more. Its acquisition can take any method: studying grammar and vocabulary by... keep reading