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Why I Chose Rome — And Why You Might Too
By: Brianna Sullivan Hi everyone! I’m Brianna Sullivan, and this Spring 2025, I’m studying abroad with CIEE in Rome, Italy. The people I’ve met, the places I’ve explored, the lessons... keep reading
Culture, Cuisine, and Cobblestones: My Life in Rome
By: Madeline Wooster Living in Rome as a study abroad student still doesn’t feel real most days. I’m constantly surrounded by beautiful old buildings, tiny cafes, and winding streets —... keep reading
Three Cities, One Life-Changing Semester
By: Jane Bruns When I decided to do the CIEE Open Campus program, I honestly had no idea what to expect. I just knew I wanted to travel, experience new... keep reading
My Study Abroad Experience: Barcelona, Spain
By: Daryn Reese Studying abroad in Barcelona was nothing short of a dream. From the moment I arrived, I fell in love with the energy of the city, the culture... keep reading
Navigating a Gluten Allergy in the Land of Pasta
By: Abigail Walsh Before arriving in Rome, I was so nervous about being able to enjoy the food during my time in Italy. The first time I went to Italy... keep reading
Mi Hogar Española
By: Sophia Thrasher A fifteen-hour travel day into a four-month alternate life is a leap of faith. As someone who struggles with a sense of belonging, I was fully prepared... keep reading
Where to Find a Vegetarian or Vegan Menú del Día in Madrid
By: Erin Langridge Going out to restaurants as a vegetarian or vegan can be challenging anywhere, so as I started my semester abroad in Madrid, I was unsure of how... keep reading
Fairytale Towns and EU Projects: My Summer in Estonia
When most people think of Europe, they think of France with the Eiffel Tower and croissants; Spain with the vibrant architecture and beaches of Barcelona; Greece with whitewashed buildings in... keep reading
Curls in Korea: Confused, Complimented, and (Sometimes) Cautiously Touched
By: Gisselle Gonzalez Let’s talk about the curls. When I landed in Seoul, I didn’t expect my hair to become a topic of conversation. I mean, I’ve had these curls... keep reading
The Studying Part of Studying Abroad, Madrid Version <3
By: Alyanis Acevedo Serrano Hi! My name is Alyanis, and I am currently studying abroad in Madrid. I decided to study overseas to continue expanding my learning experience of what... keep reading
My Study Abroad Experience in Paris with CIEE
By: Julia Chapman I am reaching the end of my time in Paris and wanted to share some of my thoughts with anyone considering this program in the future! First... keep reading
How I Should Have Traveled During My Semester in Paris
By: Ella Stern During my spring semester in Paris, I have been fortunate enough to travel to almost 10 different places. After much reflection, I wish I had staggered some... keep reading
Sin Gluten: How I survived being Gluten Free while living in Spain and traveling abroad
By: Ali Wolf It was my first week in Madrid. My friends were eating churros con chocolate, a beloved Spanish treat, while I sat and watched. People always ask me... keep reading
From Hesitation to Transformation
By: Rose C. I want to start by saying if you have the opportunity to study abroad, take it. Studying abroad was something I dreamed of since high school -... keep reading
My Weekend in Noosa
By: Elena Free Okay, so last weekend was pretty awesome. I took a quick trip up to the Sunshine Coast with some friends, just for a couple of days of... keep reading