First Year Abroad Blog

Starting your first year of college is a super exciting journey! You can look forward to having many new experiences and finding amazing friendships. As you navigate this new chapter... keep reading

Throughout your teen’s college decision process, the best thing you can do is offer as much support and assistance as possible so they can make the best decisions for their... keep reading

If you know you want to travel and even live abroad, your first year of college is the perfect time to start. CIEE's First Year Abroad program lets you make... keep reading

As a parent or legal guardian of a teen who is considering spending their first year of college studying abroad, you'll want to know what to expect for them. How... keep reading

Studying abroad is an exciting opportunity to see the world and experience a new culture, but can it help with your academic career in a practical way? In short, the... keep reading

Studying abroad has the reputation of being expensive, but it doesn't have to be! You may be surprised to learn that the fees for a CIEE First Year Abroad program... keep reading

Saying goodbye as your teen embarks on their study abroad program is bittersweet! You know they're off on a grand adventure, but as parents, you're likely worried about their safety... keep reading

Living with a host family is one of the best ways to experience a new place while studying abroad. For recent high school grads on their CIEE First Year Abroad... keep reading

Studying abroad is an exciting opportunity to see the world and grow as a person at any stage of your academic journey. While there are many excellent travel programs open... keep reading

It’s hard to think about what comes after a study abroad adventure when you just can’t wait to get started! But because First Year Abroad is such an important step... keep reading

There’s a lot on your mind as you prepare for a study abroad adventure like CIEE First Year Abroad, and we’re sure that questions about your academics are top of... keep reading

Getting into your dream college may sound daunting, but it certainly doesn’t have to be, especially when you have CIEE for support. Let’s dive into some recommendations! How to Pick... keep reading

Artificial intelligence (AI) is everywhere. You’re likely seeing it mentioned on the news and social media; it’s probably even been a topic in your classes or school assemblies. But there’s... keep reading

In addition to keeping everything straight when it comes to the college admissions process, you may have recently started hearing and reading about how it’s undergoing some significant changes. As... keep reading

You might’ve heard words like “deferred” and “waitlisted” before but might not know precisely what that means for the next step in your college journey. As you start this new... keep reading