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Discoveries within the Daily Life of Kyoto
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
A guide to Seville through the lens of art and culture
Written by: Zoe Houk Welcome to Seville, Spain, the capital of AndalucÃa. 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
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
Spying on the cloud forest
During their stay at the CIEE Global Institute in Monteverde, Costa Rica, High School Away participants get to engage actively on an optional local research project. The CIEE Academic Director... keep reading
The First Week of Study Abroad: What I Wish I Knew
A little over a week ago I arrived in Toulouse, France for my study abroad! This week I started going to my French highschool, and I’ve thought of some things... keep reading
Orientation in Paris
Come read about my alleged 3 day trip to Paris. The good, the bad, and the ugly.
Christmas already come to Madrid
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
The first two months of an abroad high school adventure
Hello dear readers! This is MarÃa Paz, the High School Coordinator of ValparaÃso - Chile, and I'm writing this blog to shed light on what happens during the first two... keep reading
Get lost in a city you don’t know: Reflections on studying abroad in Toulouse
Karla S. studied abroad in Toulouse, France, for the fall semester of her senior year on the deNoyelles scholarship for North Carolina students. She answered questions about her experience to... keep reading
Home 8,000 Miles Away From Home
Hello! My name is Naia and I'm spending my Junior Spring Semester abroad in Seville, Spain. Time has flown by and I only have 2 months remaining in this beautiful... keep reading
The ABC's of Studying Abroad
The procrastination for writing my first blog post has lasted six months, but better late than never! Writing about experiences abroad is important, as many students considering foreign exchange look... keep reading
An Introvert's Guide to Making Friends Abroad
Hey guys, long time no blog! It's now been about 6 weeks since I arrived in Australia and the time has flown! It really doesn't feel like it's been that... keep reading
Spring Orientation in Seville, Spain
During the last week of January, our Spring 2019 High School Abroad in Spain cohort attended CIEE Orientation in Seville, Spain. CIEE Orientation is an important program component designed to... keep reading
Top 5 Tips for Acclimating to a New Country
Moving across the world to an entirely new place without knowing anybody or anything about your surroundings can seem intimidating. Being able to smoothly and easily adapt and adjust to... keep reading