High School Semester Abroad Blog

Hello. If you don't know, my name is Finley. After living a month abroad and talking to other host students, I decided to write a guide for those settling in...keep reading

Hello! My name is Caroline Finley Appleton, but I insist you call me Finley. I am 15 years old, and a bit of a homebody or I was until I...keep reading

On the day your participant travels, there a few important things to remember: Make sure your participant wears their CIEE t-shirt so that the staff can easily recognize them. Participants...keep reading

An important part of your participant’s exploration of their host culture (and language, where applicable) will be immersing themselves into school life and studies. Schools look for a sincere effort...keep reading

While participants are on their programs, CIEE’s Support team is ready to help! Once participants depart for their program, the Support team is their primary contact at CIEE. Both parents/guardians...keep reading

We know you want your participant to stay connected while they are abroad. There are a few options to consider: Use their United States smartphone on WiFi: With internet calling...keep reading

Welcome to our 2nd bi-monthly pre-departure Parent Newsletter in which we will make sure all key logistical information provided to participants through their online course is also available to parents...keep reading

Visas: Does your participant already have a visa appointment (if applicable)? Instructions for getting a visa are available in your participant’s CIEE My Account . Visa appointments fill up quickly,...keep reading

Host family placement information will be sent to participants and parents/guardians as soon as placements are finalized. Placements are usually finalized the month of departure. CIEE provides homestay experiences to...keep reading

Let’s dive a bit deeper into the “Connection” section of their course and then talk more about culture shock and cultural differences. In the Connection module of Canvas, participants will:...keep reading