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Brand [NEW] Ticketing Experience: How to Ticket with NOL World
No matter if you’re new to ticketing or you’ve done ticketing before, ticketing is stressful, and ticketing in another country can be scary. As a K-pop fan, I was excited... keep reading
New City, New Goals: My Journey in Seoul Begins
Second-time CIEE study abroad student, now living in Seoul at Hanyang University while simultaneously interning at a marketing company in Gangnam. She reflects on the fast-paced adjustment of settling into a new city, finding Hanyang's workload manageable but self-directed, and navigating Korean professional culture at her internship. The post closes with a promise to document the full, unfiltered experience, not just the highlights, and an encouraging note to anyone considering a similar leap.
My study abroad experience as a transgender woman (EN) / Mes expériences d'études à l’étranger en tant que femme transgenre (FR)
English version (French version below) I’d like to start by saying that I’m only going to talk about my own experiences: I haven’t yet transitioned legally or physically, and I’m... keep reading
Participating in an activity in Rennes
One of my favorite things about Rennes has been some of the great things I’ve gotten to do with the community here, all of the activities that are possible at... keep reading
Connecting with Family and Why Go Abroad: Emilia Esseln after two Semesters in Berlin!
One of our Open Campus students, Emilia Esseln, shares her experiences after study at CIEE Berlin for nearly two semesters!
Strikes and Protests
Some of the first things you probably thought about when you were considering life in France are the strikes and protests. And while it is true that the French are... keep reading
TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language)
What’s my favorite part of academics while studying abroad through CIEE, you ask? Why, TEFL, of course! TEFL, which stands for Teaching English as a Foreign Language, is a semester-long... keep reading
Stage d'enseignement
Pendant ces dernières semaines, j’ai fait un stage de pédagogie et d'enseignement avec des élèves en école primaire. Pour la première séance, j’ai observé le cours pour apprendre comment la... keep reading
A Day In My Life!
Welcome to a day in my life in Rennes, France! Different from my more routine college life in the States, each day in Rennes looks a little different for me... keep reading
Adapting to Life in a Second Language
My plane landed in Rennes four weeks ago, on the morning of January 9th. I’d spent my last three nights in the United States sleeping on the floor of my... keep reading
L'adaptation culturelle et le mal du pays
Je suis arrivée ici à Rennes il y a un peu plus qu’un mois. On a appris, avant d’arriver et pendant l’orientation, qu’il y a des phases de l’adaptation culturelle... keep reading
History in France
For those interested in history or who just enjoy being around history, Rennes is the place to be. In just my first week in Rennes, just walking around the City... keep reading
French Conversations and Discussions
There are a lot of things that I thought I was prepared for before arriving in Rennes. I was excited to try new food, eager to meet new people, and... keep reading
Cafés et Bibliothèques en France
Comme écrivaine, il faut trouver au moins un endroit pour écrire quand vous étudiez à l’étranger en France. Parfois, c’est difficile de découvrir des bonnes options pour laisser sortir votre... keep reading
CIEE named the Top Provider in the 2025 Go Overseas Community Choice Awards
For the 2025 Go Overseas Community Choice Awards, CIEE Study Abroad has once again been recognized by students around the world for delivering standout international experiences. In this year’s awards... keep reading