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Gap Year Abroad Activities to Highlight on Your Resume

By High School Gap Year at CIEE

Your gap year abroad is so much more than just adventure travel. Your experiences abroad, especially on a gap year focused on language and cultural immersion, help shape you as... keep reading

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Why Are Gap Year Abroad Programs More Common Among Europeans vs. U.S. Students?

By High School Gap Year at CIEE

A gap year program, a year-long break between high school and college to study, travel and volunteer, is becoming an increasingly more popular option for students in the U.S. It's... keep reading

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2 Pros and 2 Cons of Taking a Gap Year Abroad

By High School Gap Year at CIEE

Young adulthood is go, go, go and chock-full of studying. If you are a high school student that’s about to graduate and head off to college, you might be finding... keep reading

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How Can Gap Year Abroad Parents Best Communicate With Their Teen While Abroad?

By High School Gap Year at CIEE

Your teen is completing high school and leaving home for the first time on a gap year abroad—obviously, you want to stay in touch, especially as they aren't simply going... keep reading

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7 Tips for Learning Spanish While on a Gap Year Abroad

By High School Gap Year at CIEE

The Spanish immersion participant experience while on a CIEE Gap Year Abroad is the absolute best way to learn the language. While abroad, you'll hear, read and speak Spanish everywhere... keep reading

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Best Tips to Stay Fit While Studying Abroad on a Gap Year

By High School Gap Year at CIEE

During your gap year abroad, sharing meals with new friends and trying new dishes will be a big part of your experience. With food taking such a central place, you... keep reading

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How to Ensure Your First Week Abroad Is a Success

By High School Gap Year at CIEE

Going abroad for a gap year is like stepping into the most exciting chapter of your life—a time filled with new experiences, friendships, and opportunities. The adventure of a lifetime... keep reading

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How to Handle Culture Shock While on a Gap Year Abroad

By High School Gap Year at CIEE

One of the biggest study abroad tips is learning how to deal with culture shock. Culture shock is, for most people, an inevitable part of living abroad. However, we can... keep reading

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How Are Gap Year Abroad Host Families Screened?

By High School Gap Year at CIEE

Staying with a host family is an exciting opportunity to connect with the local culture while on your CIEE Gap Year Abroad. Host families offer a welcoming environment and an... keep reading

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How Do Visas Work When Studying Abroad for a Gap Year?

By High School Gap Year at CIEE

One of the major hurdles for students contemplating studying abroad for a gap year can be the visa process. Most gap year semester programs do not require a visa, however... keep reading

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Everything You Need to Know About Taking a Gap Year

By High School Gap Year at CIEE

Thinking about taking a gap year abroad? You may have a lot of questions varying from cost to length of time, and even where to go. Big decisions can be... keep reading

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Exploring medieval castles in Sevilla

By Sergio Jimenez at CIEE

Our GAP students got the opportunity to explore two of the most important towns in the province of Seville: Alcalá de Guadaira and Utrera. Alcalá’s castle is the result of... keep reading

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This could be you!

By Sergio Jimenez at CIEE

Our GAP participants get to enjoy two activities per week. These activities can go from a varity of choices: cooking class, exploring museums, visiting churches, learning the rich history of... keep reading

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Exploring Roman ruins...

By Sergio Jimenez at CIEE

Our GAP students went on a day trip to Itálica, Sevilla. Italica was an important Roman cultural center as well as one of the first Roman settlements in Spain. If... keep reading

Meet Ivana Madeline

By Ivana Madeline S.

Hey y’all! My name is Ivana Madeline Samson and I’m originally from Southern California. I’m currently 18 years old, but I’ll soon be 19 during abroad! I am part of... keep reading