College Study Abroad Blog

Students who study abroad often gush about all of their experiences, including the ups and downs of housing. Homestays are a particularly unique component of studying abroad, that offer students...keep reading

Choosing where you will be living for the next four months of your life is a very important decision but it was one that was a no brainer for me...keep reading

One of my favorite days on the CIEE Tanzania calendar is our bi-annual “Community Day,” an event CIEE sponsors in conjunction with our partner NGO, Rural Development Organization (RDO). Community...keep reading

This past weekend I had the opportunity to stay with a local family here in Seoul and experience Korean life in a new way. After a long week of classes,...keep reading

We’re now at the point in the semester where everything starts to come together: Our students have learned Kiswahili and prepared their research materials, they’ve moved into the village and...keep reading

This past weekend, our students packed their bags and headed out to the village district of Kilolo, located about an hour outside Iringa. After a quick lunch on Sunday at...keep reading

One of the first question one asks when arriving in a new country is where am I going to stay? Instantly your mind fasts forward to fancy hotels, room service,...keep reading

Today marks my third week in Alicante, Spain and what a journey it has been so far! Here in Alicante, I have been introduced to some wonderful people that have...keep reading

After being with my family for over a month, I thought it would be a good time to share my experience, and hopefully it will help you decide whether or...keep reading

Deciding whether to live with a host family is a hard choice for many students who are studying abroad. Last semester when I was preparing to study abroad, I had...keep reading