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Storming the Castle! (and visiting the Palma History Museum)
On Tuesday and Wednesday of this week, we wrapped up the last of our program's cultural activities with a visit to Castillo Bellever and a walking tour of some graffiti... keep reading
Terra i Mar Aventura! Camping, Hiking, Watersports, and Otherwise in Alcúdia
Over this past weekend, July 29 and 30, the whole group traveled to the north of the island for a weekend full of adventure and fun. We met early in... keep reading
Local Pastries and Homemade Ice Cream at Can Joan de S'Aigo
I´ll be back with a camping trip post tomorrow! For now, enjoy the words of my esteemed colleague, Rachel John, describing the students' experience sampling some traditional Mallorcan delicacies: Monday... keep reading
Cocina Mallorquína
This week our global navigators spent the mornings with Chef Riccardo learning how to make typical Mallorquín dishes, tumbet and coca de trampó, as well as chocolate brownies (are these... keep reading
Student Takeover: Chloe's Adventure on the Island of Cabrera
One of our bright Mediterranean Marine Ecosystems & Sustainability session 2 students, Chloe Wu, shares her experience exploring the incredible island of Cabrera! On Tuesday, July 25, we headed off... keep reading
HOST FAMILY WEEKEND & FREE TIME ACTIVITIES
Well, believe it or not, this is our penultimate weekend, and the last días libres (free days) the students will have with their host families. Everyone was able to get... keep reading
Student Takeover: Skylar's Dreams Come True!
One of our most enthusiastic and dedicated students Skylar Brustad took the time to share her story for everyone to enjoy. She had her heart set on studying abroad for... keep reading
A Night (Hot and Humid Morning) at the Museum
This Wednesday, July 19, 2023 , we found ourselves set for one of the hottest days of the summer. Temperatures set to reach around 37C / 99F at 11:am and... keep reading
Student Takeover: Moné Explores Mallorca's Marine Ecosystems
This post was written by Moné Cary, a Mediterranean Marine Ecosystems & Sustainability session 2 student. Today the stem group of CIEE Palma went to Playa de la Romana, and... keep reading
Student Takeover: A Day with Our Incredible Host Mom
One of our student Adeline had an amazing Host Family Day. She was so thrilled about it, she wanted to share her story with others! In Spain, family and quality... keep reading
Mercat de l'Olivar: Student Takeover!
This post was written by Lea Marti, a Mediterranean Marine Ecosystems & Sustainability session 2 student! ¡Hola! After a week full of swimming in beautiful beaches which was amazing but... keep reading
Discovering Dragonera Island!
As the first week of our high school marine biology study abroad program in Mallorca, Spain drew to a close, our enthusiastic group embarked on a thrilling excursion to Dragonera... keep reading
Exploring Pollença, Alcúdia and Playa de Formentor
Last Saturday our global navigators had a full day of exploring the north of the island. We met bright and early and got on our way, first stop, Pollença. In... keep reading
Getting Some Culture at la Catedral y el Palacio de la Almudaina
A por lo cultural Well, we finally got out of the sun and into the more-than-welcome shade and relatively (to outdoor temperatures at least) cool interiors of two of the... keep reading
Castillo de Bellver: Immersive Spanish Learning!
El Castillo de Bellver, known in English as Bellver Castle, is a Gothic style 14th century royal residence turned military prison. The castle may be most notable for being one... keep reading