College Study Abroad Blog

If you use your manners in English regularly, you’re going to want to practice them in another country when you study abroad, right? (Maybe even more than you do at... keep reading

There were surprisingly few culture shocks when I came to South Korea, but one that stood out the most to me was how water was served and accessed. It may... keep reading

When I came to Yonsei in spring of 2024, my biggest worry was “how am I going to make friends?” as is a typical thought for anyone moving to a... keep reading

Coming back to Korea, I knew I wanted to be a part of both of these clubs again. I told as many people on the program that being in schools... keep reading

Studying abroad in Seoul through CIEE at Yonsei University has been a whirlwind of neon lights, late-night study sessions, and the kind of growth that only comes from being far... keep reading

Odds are, you’ll arrive in Seoul ready to meet new people, see the city, and tick all the items off your bucket list. I came to Seoul knowing three other... keep reading

みなさん、こんにちは！ソフィアと申します！Hello everyone! My name is Sofia, and I am a junior from Denison University in Granville, Ohio, studying abroad in CIEE Kyoto’s Ancient & Modern Japan Program! I’ve had the... keep reading

Hello from Kyoto! My name is Nanaka. I’m part of the College Student Life Team at CIEE Kyoto. I first joined CIEE as an intern for three months back in... keep reading

If you're curious about what budget travel looks like in South Korea, this is the post for you! In this blog post, I go over my budget trip to Busan in detail (all prices and addresses included)!

Before moving abroad to South Korea, I had so many questions about what life would look like and whether I would really be able to immerse myself in the culture... keep reading

By: Keira Engler In my time spent studying abroad in Australia, I tried to make every second count. I braved the wildlife in Royal National Park, bartered at the Glebe... keep reading

Written by Catherine Ripsteen student from Open Campus Spring Block 3 2025: The Bike Trip That Didn't Happen Date: 4/02/25 Copenhagen is consistently ranked as one of the world’s most... keep reading

By: Michael Penaranda I will always treasure the life-changing experience of studying abroad in Madrid. The city will always be a memorable part of my life because of its rich... keep reading

Even though it’s my second time living abroad—specifically in South Korea—that doesn’t make me immune to homesickness. Honestly, it sneaks up on you in the most unexpected ways. Sometimes, it’s... keep reading

When I signed up to study abroad in South Korea, I imagined a whirlwind of new experiences in the neon-lit city of Seoul. What I didn’t expect? My most fulfilling... keep reading