College Study Abroad Blog
Chosen Family
By: Cayla Canney G’Day! My name is Cayla Canney, and I studied with CIEE Sydney for Blocks I and II in Sydney Australia and I truly could not have had... keep reading
A Culinary Journey Through Madrid
By: Hayley Bloch Madrid is a city known for its vibrant food scene, offering an array of flavors that range from traditional Spanish dishes to modern, international delights. Throughout my... keep reading
Studying Abroad in Barcelona: A Semester of Learning, Exploring, and Growing
By: Addison Paquin Spending a semester abroad in Barcelona was one of the most impactful and exciting experiences of my college journey. Between five fascinating classes, weekend adventures across Europe... keep reading
What No One Tells You About Grocery Shopping Abroad
By: Lalitha Viswanthan Some of the struggles I have experienced during study abroad revolve around food: buying groceries, meal prepping, ensuring that none of my produce goes bad before I... keep reading
The challenges and benefits of having your natural family in Rennes.
If you are anything like me, change is scary. Thus, it should come at no surprise that when I arrived at the airport for my flight to Rennes, I was... keep reading
3 Countries in a Span of 4 Days? Challenge Accepted!
By: Leo Madera Studying abroad in Madrid has given me the chance to explore Europe in ways I never imagined. My most exciting trips were done in a span of... keep reading
Running in Sevilla!
By: Olivia Benedict Moving to a new city can be exciting for runners, with so many new routes to post about on Strava. But, if you’re like me, sometimes it... keep reading
From Snow to Sand: 5 Moments That Shaped My Study Abroad Experience
By: Marissa Garcia When I first arrived in Barcelona, I didn’t know just how much I would grow—not just professionally through my internship, but personally through the moments in between... keep reading
Interesting, unexpected experiences in Rennes
I always knew that visiting a foreign country included culture shock. I love learning about new traditions and cultures, so I was ready to step out of my comfort zone... keep reading
5 Reasons to Say Yes to a Homestay Abroad
By: Hosanna Assefa I was in the middle of eating my lunch in the dining hall when I received that daunting email. “ CIEE Barcelona Housing Survey Due Tonight!” the... keep reading
Meet Your Academic Coordinator!
Hi everyone! My name is Michi Fukushima, and I’m your Academic Coordinator here at CIEE Kyoto. Thank you for stopping by to read my blog—I’m excited to finally introduce myself... keep reading
Japan: A Series of Gut Decisions
Written by: Harrison Morales It was my very last night in Japan, and I had just arrived in a peculiar little place known as Rinku Town. I immediately made my... keep reading
Getting Lost
By: Caroline Renk I had spent my morning and afternoon in class and was starting to become restless. I was in Rome! Having only been here for a week, all... keep reading
A Sunny Escape: Day-Tripping to Sitges
By: Stella Khan I made the decision to spend the weekend with my three friends in Sitges, a quaint beach town that is only 30 minutes away by train, to... keep reading
Studying as an Athlete Abroad – Staying Active in Rennes
When I decided to spend my summer studying abroad in France, I had a lot of questions: Would I be able to speak French with my host family? Would the... keep reading