High School Semester Abroad Blog

One of the main these of the Global Insititute is environmental sustainability therefore there are many opportunities to participate in activities that support sustainability. My school schedule didn’t suit the...keep reading

One of our past participants said it best: “In the US I was making school my life; here, I am making school a part of my life.” The High School...keep reading

I’m a morning person so I start my day off at 6:00 and take a cold shower to really wake myself up. I then finish any homework if I hadn’t...keep reading

The most common question I get from students and parents prior to departure is “what will my day to day actually look like on program?” Even before coming on the...keep reading

I’ve never been good at meeting new people and making new friends. I don’t like putting myself out there and being vulnerable, especially in large groups. I tend to be...keep reading

I had no idea what “bubble formation” meant when I agreed to attend The High School Away program in Monteverde, Costa Rica. Students waiting on line for meals The safety...keep reading

During our pre-departure meeting, our Director of Programs of Program Management Laragh Kavanaugh warned parents: “Travel is inherently stressful. But traveling during a pandemic is another level of stress.” For...keep reading

A couple of months ago we had no idea what thanksgiving will look like at the CIEE Global Institute Monteverde due to the pandemic; but thanks to a brave group...keep reading

The Block III for the program High School Away in Monteverde Costa Rica has completed the first week of the program. During this first week, the students get to know...keep reading

Socializing during Covid times has been really hard for people around the world. The lockdown as one of the measurements to reduce the spread of the virus has created a...keep reading