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Is It Easy to Make Friends While on a High School Abroad Program?
Studying abroad in high school is an exciting adventure, but figuring out how to make friends abroad can be nerve-wracking. Don't worry! Not only is it easy to make friends... 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
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
Behind the Scenes of a 留学生 (Ryuugakuse: Exchange Student)
“Ladies and gentlemen, Japan Airlines is pleased to welcome you to Tokyo. The local time is 22:34. Thank you for flying with us today, and we hope you fly with... keep reading
From Arrival to Adieu: The HSA Experience
Imagine stepping off the plane into a new country, ready to explore a vibrant culture and meet friends from around the world. This is the reality for every CIEE High... keep reading
Being here in Sevilla has been an awesome challenge!
I came into the program with a relatively high level of Spanish for a non-native speaker, but I can tell that my Spanish has really improved and I feel much... 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
High School Away Block III First Week
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
Trip to Carcassonne
A few Saturdays ago we went to Carcassonne for our first day trip of the program! This was before France went into lockdown and now I’m finally getting a chance... keep reading
High School Away Has Started!
The program High School Away has started at our CIEE Global Institute in Monteverde. Brave high school students left their comfort at home and started this new adventure in the... keep reading
Sun, fun, and history in Lisbon
High School Abroad Spain students were lucky to have beautiful weather combined with beautiful views for their overnight excursion. Students met early in the morning to travel together to Lisbon... 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 young... keep reading