College Study Abroad Blog

When most people think of visiting New Zealand, Queenstown usually tops the list. But skipping Auckland—New Zealand’s largest city with over 1.5 million people—means missing out on a whole different... keep reading

If you’re seeking an enriching study abroad or international internship experience in 2025, look no further than CIEE Study Abroad! With our expanded academic portfolio expanding that now includes tons... keep reading

Studying abroad is an adventure of a lifetime, yet like anything, it can come with some challenges and learning curves. After all, you are exploring a (likely) brand new country... keep reading

A study abroad experience guarantees you’ll be enriching your education, participating in exciting activities, and soaring to new heights – quite literally. And if you’re someone who is scared of... keep reading

If you’re looking for a study abroad program that’s flexible, aligns with the U.S. academic calendar, offers courses across a wide range of subjects, and has no language requirements, then... keep reading

Authored by Alyssa Y. Bullock It is rare for a place to teach you a lasting life lesson and even rarer still for a place to teach you three. Japan... keep reading

@cieestudyabroad These are the pros and cons of studying abroad! #cieestudyabroad #studyabroad #studyabroadadvice #studyabroadprograms #wheretostudyabroad #howtostudyabroad #college Sunshine - WIRA Studying abroad is a big decision. On the one hand... keep reading

Authored by Oscar Alvarez One of the most challenging parts of studying abroad is choosing the location to study in. I did one block in Argentina, another in Germany, and... keep reading

@cieestudyabroad Just a few of the countless benefits of studying abroad! #cieestudyabroad #studyabroad #benefits #whystudyabroad #internationalstudent #culturalexchange Same Cycle Different Day - xJ-Will If the questions “why study abroad?” or... 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.

I prefer to use the term “adjustment” rather than “shock” when it comes to integrating yourself into a new culture. “Adjustment” comes with a more positive connotation that implies that... keep reading

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

During early October, the group visited the Loire Valley for our first overnight trip. Personally, I was most excited for this trip because throughout my time in high school and... keep reading

Thanksgiving, an American holiday celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November, was celebrated not only in America this year, but also in France, as my American friends and I brought... keep reading

When one thinks of fashion and France their mind automatically goes towards Paris. This makes sense, as Paris is home to many iconic fashion brands like Yves Saint Laurent, Chanel... keep reading