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What to Expect from the 2025 CIEE Virtual Fair

By High School Gap Year at CIEE

Planning a gap year can feel exciting and a little overwhelming. Between choosing a destination, figuring out funding, and knowing where to start, there’s a lot to consider. That’s where... keep reading

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7 Proven Benefits of a Gap Year Abroad

By High School Gap Year at CIEE

Taking time off before college can change everything. A gap year abroad gives you the freedom to step outside your comfort zone, meet new people, and see the world from... keep reading

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6 Ways My Gap Year Abroad Gave Me a Head Start at the University of South Carolina

By High School Gap Year at CIEE

This post was written by CIEE Global Navigator alum Maxine G. who participated in the Global Navigator Marketing Internship in spring of 2025.  She is now in college at the... keep reading

friends and family small dinner meet! I promise the kids were happier 😂
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Discoveries within the Daily Life of Kyoto

By High School Gap Year at CIEE

If you’re here, you’re looking right at the immersive program at CIEE. Maybe you have questions: What will life be like? What to expect, what to be aware of, and... keep reading

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EXPECTATIONS VS. REALITY

By Esaaba A.

Hello everyone, this is Esaaba and this is officially my first post on typepad. Hurrayyy!!! Yaayyy me!! Well, for my first post, I will be talking about the expectations I... keep reading

expectation vs. reality

By Rachel F.

I have officially been in Japan for one week today! Hooray! It feels like it has been simultaneously longer and shorter than that. Weird. Settling into a daily routine hasn’t... keep reading