College Study Abroad Blog

An amusing story time about new friends and Doctors ordering chicken at midnight Some of the things that people expect when traveling to Korea are funny stories, so here is...keep reading

For many Asian Americans there are certain shared experiences being a part of a minority group in America. For myself, being Korean and growing up in a mainly white suburban...keep reading

A common icebreaker question I hear is: "If you could have a superpower, what would it be?" Some people want to fly. Some people want elemental powers like in Avatar...keep reading

Leeah Derenoncourt, Emerson College "At 13, Frederick Douglass taught me that words have power," shared Leeah during a presentation to her classmates. "Today I am here to tell you the...keep reading

The core element of the Frederick Douglass Global Fellowship program is a CIEE-designed academic course examining leadership of groups and communities through a cross-cultural lens. Starting with the example of...keep reading

The Frederick Douglass Global Fellowship program is a 4-week study abroad experience designed to help future changemakers enhance their leadership and intercultural communication skills then return home inspired and better...keep reading

During one of our CIEE walking tours in Madrid, it's hard to keep a moment of silence on a noisy, bustling street of shops, bars, and restaurants. Yet we stop...keep reading

Name: Ibrahim Buyckes School: Northeastern State University Study abroad location: London, England HOW DID YOU LEARN ABOUT YOUR STUDY ABROAD PROGRAM? A friend got an email about a scholarship opportunity...keep reading

If you or anyone you know is considering study abroad in Spain, I would like to recommend three books about African Americans in Spain as initial reference points before the...keep reading

About a year ago, I decided to go to South Africa and made my mom cry. Most of the things people knew about this country were so negative related to...keep reading