High School Semester Abroad Blog

Last Saturday our HSA Fall students ended their experience in Sevilla to return back to the States. The airport was full of tears and "I will be back" like a...keep reading

Traveling across countries has been one of the greatest experiences in my life. I could have not asked for anything more, except for maybe one thing; how to cope with...keep reading

December in Madrid smells like Christmas . The cold is already felt in the streets, the Christmas lights illuminate the city and the markets decorate the squares. The illusion of...keep reading

At CIEEwe believe in the important of making memories. This is why every semester we organize a potluck with our high school students and families. It is a great time...keep reading

Thanksgiving can be a tough time for students abroad. It may be one of the most important holidays of the year for Americans, when extended family and friends get together,...keep reading

Trip to Granada: November 8-10 2019 Granada may not be known around the world but the Alhambra acts as an international representative for one of the most admired monuments and...keep reading

One of the most important things about Studying Abroad is visiting new places. On the first weekend of October, we spend 3 days in Cadiz, the southernmost province in Spain...keep reading

It has officially been one month since my arrival to Spain. So much has happened within such little time that it all feels like a blur. At the same time,...keep reading

Now that students have experienced a few weeks of spanish school, CIEE staff went to visit students at their schools to see how they were adjusting! Some takeaways: 1. Unlike...keep reading

Our Fall 19 High School Abroad participants arrived in Spain a couple of weeks ago and attended a three day orientation in Seville, Spain. Out CIEE students experienced an extremelly...keep reading