High School Semester Abroad Blog

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

It's been just over a week since I've arrived in Toulouse, but it still doesn't feel real. The city is gorgeous and I find myself in a different cafe every...keep reading

Before moving to Brazil, I had almost zero experience with Portuguese. I downloaded the Duolingo app on my phone, but I rarely used it. Until I boarded the plane from...keep reading

I expected the Brazilian culture to be different from the American culture I grew up in, but I was not really ready for it all when I arrived. No amount...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

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