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How CIEE College Access Helps You Get Into College
Whether you’ve just returned from a CIEE study abroad program for high school students, you’re in the middle of one, or you’re preparing for your summer program, there’s always one... keep reading
Why Kyoto? My Decision to Go from Washington State to High School Abroad in Japan
This post was written by CIEE Global Navigator alum Carolina P. from Washington who participated in the Global Navigator Marketing Internship in spring of 2025. More often than not, people... keep reading
5 Biggest Changes I’ve Noticed in Myself Since Returning from Spain
This post was written by CIEE Global Navigator alum Beatrix D. from Massachusetts who participated in the Global Navigator Marketing Internship in spring of 2025. I don’t think I’ve ever... keep reading
Five Students Join Our Podcast From Their High School Semester Abroad Destination!
In our latest Out of Your Comfort Zone podcast episode, we connect with five U.S. high school students who are currently studying abroad in three exciting destinations: High School Semester... keep reading
9 Ways to Fund Your High School Semester Abroad Program
Attending high school abroad as a U.S. teen is a fantastic opportunity to experience a new culture and broaden your perspectives. Though your high school semester abroad program covers all... keep reading
Fall 2024 Photo Contest Finalists
We’re pleased to announce the finalists in our Fall 2024 CIEE Global Navigator photo contest! Voting will take place on @cieeglobalnavigators Instagram stories on November 7 th at 12pm EST... keep reading
CIEE Launches Two New High School Semester Abroad Locations for 2025
We are thrilled to announce the opening of two new locations for our High School Semester Abroad program: Yucatán, Mexico and Alicante, Spain! These lively destinations provide students with exceptional... keep reading
How to Overcome Homesickness While Studying Abroad
Studying abroad for a high school semester or longer is an exciting adventure that allows participants to travel the world and grow as a person. For many, this becomes the... keep reading
Reflections Post-Program: High School Abroad in Italy
These past nine months have simultaneously been the most incredible, life-changing, and difficult months of my life. I knew I was signing up for something extraordinary even before I came... keep reading
Spring 2024 HSA Photo Contest Finalists
We’re pleased to announce the finalists in our Spring 2024 CIEE High School Semester Abroad photo contest! Head over to our Instagram page to vote for your favorite. Voting is... keep reading
A guide to Seville through the lens of art and culture
Written by: Zoe Houk Welcome to Seville, Spain, the capital of Andalucía. Seville is a city filled with rich culture, art, music, food, and history. From the famous flamenco dancers... keep reading
Cake by the ocean
Our HSA students were able to travel to Cádiz, the most Southern city in Europe. Cadiz, half island, half peninsula, is connected to the mainland by a narrow strip of... keep reading
Flamenco class during Sevilla Spring Festival
If there was a time when using the flamenco- red-dress -woman-emoji was appropiate, it would be RIGHT NOW (INSERT EMOJI TIMES TEN) . Sevilla Spring Festival called FERIA is the... keep reading
Hiking getaways in Sevilla
Seville GAP and HSA students continue discovering the incredible landscapes of Sevilla. Last weekend, we hiked through ancient mining routes datubg back from Roman colonization of the Iberian Peninsula. Check... keep reading
Exploring Medieval castles, no big deal
Our high school 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... keep reading