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A Summer of Science, Service, and Self-Discovery in Lisbon
The following blog was written by Matt Redman , Vice President of High School Programs at CIEE, who has been with the organization since 2009. This summer, I had the... keep reading
Our last days
It is hard to describe what these last few days have felt like for our student. In one sense it feels like we have been here forever— our group is... keep reading
Tomar, Portugal - Portal to the Past
“Everyone put down your things, we have to leave NOW!!!” Chaos. Then the sound of 70 some people- the majority teenagers- running out of a luxury hotel lobby as quickly as possible...
Lisbon Tile Museum and Language and Culture Tour
Over the past two days students have been exploring Lisbon and discovering more about its' rich culture and history. Students began their day at the Museu do Azulejo, or National... keep reading
Species and Surfing: Two Days on the Portuguese Coast
The second week of the program saw our Global Navigators exploring the water in all capacities. We got out of the classroom and into the field with tide-pooling and surfing... keep reading
Cigarette butts? This is nuts!
Our marine biologists in training had the opportunity to volunteer alongside The Trash Traveller, Andreas Noe.
Bom dia from Portugal
Bom dia and greetings from Portugal! Our students and Program Leaders have flown in to Lisbon from all over the U.S.A. and we are so excited to have three weeks... keep reading
Unforgettable Experiences
Our students have been having an incredible time in Portugal, immersing themselves in the local culture, history, and environment. Here's a snapshot of some of the unforgettable experiences they've had... keep reading
Happy, Happy, Joy, Joy
Our students were the life of the party at the festival in Tomar this weekend!
Oh, Tomar!
This weekend we visited the magical city of Tomar. We toured the Fluviario to focus on river ecosystems first, and later toured the river ecosystem itself- in the form of... keep reading
We made it to PORTUGAL!
YAY!!! Everyone was so patient on Day 1 as we gathered all of our group members throughout the day!!! Most of our travel days started very early (or LATE the... keep reading
Os Golfinhos!
Our last week in Portugal is in full swing!This morning, we journeyed to Setúbal, a port city on the south bank of the River Sado known for being a major... keep reading
Lisbon, July 12
Boa Tarde, After a few days of orientation, rest, and tracking down lost luggage, the cohort of students split into two groups to begin the program in earnest. Today, Group... keep reading
¡Bem vindo a Portugal!
Bon dia! Olá! My name is Jacqui and I am a Program Leader for Aquatic Ecosystems and Sustainibility in Lisboa. Session II arrived Saturday and we hit the ground running... keep reading