High School Summer Abroad Blog

One of the quintessential Aussie sports has got to be surfing. With so many pristine white sand beaches lining the coast, Perth is heaven for both seasoned riders and new...keep reading

"The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is now.” ― Chinese proverb --- Over the last few days, we have learned a...keep reading

Hi Friends and Family! We had an amazing day learning all about Aussie football, which I had no idea was so different from American football. They play in an oval...keep reading

Hi to CIEE Family & Friends! We've had a busy few first days here in Western Australia and are loving life down under! After landing in Perth, we settled into...keep reading

Over the last week, participants in Perth have been learning on their feet -- and having a great time doing it! The week started with a trip to Perth Zoo,...keep reading

Anywhere you go in the world, you’ll find that towns, states, and countries are all brought together by recreation. There is possibly no better example of this than Australia, where...keep reading

The students in Perth have been flat out the past couple of days. In between the seafaring expeditions of Shipwreck Museum, the conservation focus of the Seed Bank, the local...keep reading

Maybe the only downside of heading off to Australia is the amount of time it takes to get there. After more than thirty hours of travel, we arrived in Perth...keep reading

Whenever I arrive in a new place, I take a walk to get my bearings and try to suss out the general vibe of a place (okay, full disclosure, I’m...keep reading