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6 Students of Color Share Their High School Summer Abroad Experience

By High School Summer Abroad at CIEE

Check out the latest episode of our Out of Your Comfort Zone podcast, where we talk about being a high school student of color abroad.

From CIEE

What Are High School Summer Abroad Pre-Departure Tasks?

By High School Summer Abroad at CIEE

Pre-departure tasks are designed to ensure a seamless transition into your teen's high school summer abroad program. Discover what pre-departure tasks are all about.

From CIEE

Industry Expert Insight on the Impact of Study Abroad on Teens

By High School Summer Abroad at CIEE

Hear from Troy Peden, industry expert and parent of CIEE Global Navigators, about the impact that high school study abroad programs can have on teens.

From CIEE

6 Reasons Why Program Leaders Are a Vital Part of High School Summer Abroad

By High School Summer Abroad at CIEE

Every year, CIEE hires Program Leaders to lead participants on their Global Navigator high school summer abroad. Discover the 6 reasons Program Leaders are a core component of our programs.

From CIEE

Referring Students to High School Summer Abroad Programs

By High School Summer Abroad at CIEE

Check out our latest podcast with a college student helping high schoolers have their own life-changing summer abroad experience.

From CIEE

Should I Study Abroad in High School? 12 Pros and Cons of Studying Abroad

By High School Summer Abroad at CIEE

Considering studying abroad this upcoming summer? Learn the pros and cons of going abroad while still in high school.

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Do's and Don'ts of High School Study Abroad

By High School Summer Abroad at CIEE

Check out our latest podcast where three high school students discuss their Do's and Don'ts on a high school summer abroad program!

From CIEE

7 Things to Know About High School Summer Abroad Housing

By High School Summer Abroad at CIEE

High school summer abroad is not just about teens exploring a topic in an exciting location. It’s also about finding a temporary home away from home. Read the 7 things you should know about our housing options.

From CIEE

A Parent’s Perspective on High School Summer Abroad

By High School Summer Abroad at CIEE

Want to hear from parents who sent their teens on program? Check out our podcast conversation featuring parents of Global Navigators who traveled to China, France, and Spain!

From CIEE

When Can My Teen Book Their Flight for High School Summer Abroad?

By High School Summer Abroad at CIEE

Your teen might be the first in the family to study abroad, to travel outside the U.S., and/or to take a solo flight. This is both exciting and nerve-wracking—so the... keep reading

From CIEE

How High School Summer Abroad Challenges Foster Personal Growth

By High School Summer Abroad at CIEE

In the latest podcast episode, we catch up with our alumni on the challenges they experienced during high school summer abroad and the growth they've seen in themselves since!

From CIEE

How to Apply for Your First Passport

By High School Summer Abroad at CIEE

Prepare early for your study abroad adventure and apply for your first passport. Here’s how!

From CIEE

Navigating Culture Shock as a High School Student

By High School Summer Abroad at CIEE

Check out our latest podcast episode where we're talking about the awkward moments and blissful surprises of high school study abroad.

From CIEE

Language Immersion on a High School Summer Abroad in Mallorca

By High School Summer Abroad at CIEE

Alexander E., 17, spent four weeks practicing his Spanish language skills in Palma de Mallorca. Read about his early experiences with language immersion on program.

From CIEE

10 Benefits of Studying Abroad in High School

By High School Summer Abroad at CIEE

Get inspired by reading the top 10 benefits of studying abroad and why high school is the perfect time to consider it!

From CIEE

Introducing CIEE’s New High School Study Abroad Podcast!

By High School Summer Abroad at CIEE

This week, we’ve officially launched the first episode of our new high school study abroad podcast: “Out of Your Comfort Zone.” Check it out!

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First Impressions of a High School Summer Abroad in Italy

By High School Summer Abroad at CIEE

Mya P.,15, was a participant on the Italian Language & Culture high school summer abroad program last summer. Read about her first impressions of the program.

From CIEE

From North Carolina to Japan for a High School Summer Abroad

By High School Summer Abroad at CIEE

Jerica A., 17, traveled to Tokyo last summer to participate in CIEE's Global Navigator Japanese Language & Pop Culture program. Read about this adventure!

From CIEE

6 Tips to Choose Your High School Study Abroad Program

By High School Summer Abroad at CIEE

If you’re considering a study abroad adventure this academic year, follow these 6 important tips to help you choose your program.

From CIEE

What's It Like to Do High School Summer Abroad in Morocco?

By High School Summer Abroad at CIEE

"If you have the opportunity to do something like this, definitely do it." Christine C., 16, and Mohamad H., 17, flew across the Atlantic this past summer to improve their Arabic language skills in the capital of Morocco. Here's how they describe their program.

From CIEE

Goodbye Party 8/4/23 (part 2)

By Heather Constantinescu at CIEE

more pics of our Kyoto goodbye party

From CIEE

Goodbye Party 8/4/23 (part 1)

By Heather Constantinescu at CIEE

a goodbye party at AEON Mall in Kyoto

From CIEE

これはさよならじゃないけど、また後でね〜今年の夏はいろいろありがとう

By Julia Nawa at CIEE

My final goodbyes to the 2023 Summer Tokyo Language and Culture Program. Thank you for all the good memories kids and I hope you all continue to learn Japanese; if not, I hope you enjoyed your summer in Japan!

From CIEE

Rockets from Glen!

By Aliou Sall at CIEE

""Whoosh!" goes the rocket as the motor ignites. In seconds, the rocket is many meters above us, and then a brief moment of silence before the "pop" of the parachute... keep reading

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Pizza a la parrilla? ... Yes, please!!!

By Eblin Molina at CIEE

Pizza is a favorite food of our students and one of our afternoon cultural activities was to learn how to make pizza. This was not just an ordinary pizza. This... keep reading

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For all the high school teachers

By Angel Fross at CIEE

Now that it's been over a week since I returned from Mérida, I want to talk a bit more about what this experience meant to me as a high school... keep reading

Memorias Madrileñas

By Nicoletta Feldman

A note from the PL: As we say goodbye to Madrid, this week's blog post is a guest post from my student, Kingsley, who wrote about his experience in Spain... keep reading

From CIEE

Connecting with the Young People of Toulouse

By Christine Yardley at CIEE

One of the best parts of the French Language & Culture program is meeting the people of Toulouse. For one of our afternoon activities, the students split into four smaller... keep reading

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Salsa in Mérida: Students Take a Piece of Mexico Home

By Amanda Hall at CIEE

On Monday, students enjoyed a salsa dance class with professional instructors. With every twirl and sway, the students couldn't help but revel in the joy that salsa brought to their... keep reading

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Student takeover: My Final Weekend in Merida - Karl Alan

By Niamh O'Sullivan at CIEE

After 3 amazing weeks, we finally come to the last week of this amazing trip. I’m Karl, a student in level 2B, and this trip has been truly wonderful. This... keep reading

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¡Piñata Party!

By Erica Edwards at CIEE

The mere image of the colourful crepe paper figures of stars and beloved characters is enough to bring back memories of childhood birthday parties, blindfolded and ready to take a... keep reading

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Storming the Castle! (and visiting the Palma History Museum)

By Alexander Mazuzan at CIEE

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

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Escape Game

By Emma Butler at CIEE

This week, students collaborated to solve a mystery during an Escape Game. Students became FBI Agents in Quantico who were working to find a double agent. Using their French, students... keep reading

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Student Experience: Angelisa

By Emma Butler at CIEE

From day 1, Rennes was already nothing like I expected. It wasn’t as romantic as Paris or as touristy as Province. There definitely isn’t as much as one expects there... keep reading

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Canoë ou Kayak? An afternoon on the Canal d'Ille-et-Rance

By Sophie Cowley at CIEE

Afternoon spent with friends learning about kayaking and yes..getting a little wet.

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Qingshui Cliff and Tea Picking Experience

By Yu-De Su at CIEE

Afternoon take bus to Qingshui Cliff is located in the 22.7-kilometer section between Heping and Qingshui in Xiulin Township, Hualien County. It is mainly composed of marble, gneiss and green... keep reading

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golden nine ten traveal a day

By Yu-De Su at CIEE

The first step Shuinandong parking lot at the intersection is the first stop for many people when they come to Jiufen. You can climb up to the viewing platform and... keep reading

Gymkhana fun!

By Nicoletta Feldman

Can you believe that there are only two full days left of program? The last week certainly snuck up on us, but our Global Navigators are making the most of... keep reading

From CIEE

Baking on the Canal du Midi

By Kate Mulvihill at CIEE

This week our students tried their hand at baking some French pastries- in an interesting location! Classes were held on a peniche (barge) on the Canal du Midi. We were... keep reading

From CIEE

Scavenging Madrid

By Clare Duckworth at CIEE

As session two comes to a close and the students are feeling confident about their Spanish-speaking abilities and navigation skills, we sent them out on a scavenger hunt (Gymkhana) throughout... keep reading

Japanese Language and Culture Program comes to an end...

By Chisa N.

Hello from Tokyo!! Japanese Language and Culture Program, session 2 is sadly almost over. However, during this program, we gained new experiences and learned much about Japanese and Japanese culture... keep reading

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A Weekend Excursion in Segovia

By Bethany Hansen at CIEE

During our last full weekend in Spain, we got the opportunity to spend some quality time with our friends exploring a new city: Segovia! After leaving early Saturday morning on... keep reading

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A Weekend Getaway to the Blue City

By Morgan Hopson at CIEE

A breathtaking blue oasis nestled in the Rif Mountains of Morocco, Chefchaouen is a picturesque town renowned for its vivid blue-painted buildings and rich cultural heritage. This past weekend, the... keep reading

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Students as Walking Tour Guides

By Deborah Rosen at CIEE

This week, students acted as walking tour guides in the Marais, one of the most interesting and popular neighborhoods in Paris. Located in the third and fourth arrondissements, the Marais... keep reading

From CIEE

Let's Play Pétanque!!

By Hayley Tornquist at CIEE

Pétanque (often referred to as Boules ), is a popular French game that dates back to the early 1900’s. It is a relatively simple concept that involves throwing small metal... keep reading

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Terra i Mar Aventura! Camping, Hiking, Watersports, and Otherwise in Alcúdia

By Alexander Mazuzan at CIEE

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

From CIEE

Les Familles d'Accueil

By Tracy Gallo at CIEE

Students who are here in Paris for the 4-week immersion Language and Culture program, were welcomed into the homes of many local host families. The host families range from couples... keep reading

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A Sanctuary in the Jungle

By Avery Stern at CIEE

Our weekend in Iguazú was packed with excursions ranging from long treks through the waterfalls and local animal sightings. On Monday, before heading back to CIEE campus, we took a... keep reading

From CIEE

Fushimi Inari Taisha 8/1/23

By Heather Constantinescu at CIEE

One of our last excursions took place at Fushimi Inari Taisha on August 1st, 2023

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Eigamura 7/31/23

By Heather Constantinescu at CIEE

Students visited Toei Eigamura on Sunday July 31st, and got to try on Yukata.

From CIEE

Picnic part 2 - July 28th 2023

By Heather Constantinescu at CIEE

picnic by Kamogawa River

From CIEE

Wonderful Iguazú

By Eblin Molina at CIEE

It is almost impossible to find the right words to describe the beauty of Parque Nacional Iguazú. These waterfalls in the middle of the jungle are breathtaking! It does not... keep reading

From CIEE

Picnic 7/28/23

By Heather Constantinescu at CIEE

On July 28th, CIEE students had a picnic with friends from the local high school, Otani.

Our Last Weekend

By Maryjane C.

This past weekend we got to go to Cinecittà World, an amusement and water park about an hours drive from Rome. It was one of my favorite things that we've... keep reading

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Remembrance and Reflection at Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp

By Michael McCloskey at CIEE

On Wednesday, students made the journey to the town of Oranienburg. This excursion was quite different from our others since the destination was the memorial center at the site of... keep reading

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Spy Museum

By Emily Cramer at CIEE

On Friday, students were able to select their afternoon activity. Some of our students went to a computer game museum while others were finally able to watch the new Barbie... keep reading

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Wochenende in Berlin

By Jennifer Pigge at CIEE

Over the weekend, German Language & Culture Program Participants enjoyed free time and time with their host families. Students and their host families got up to all kinds of fun... keep reading

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Guest Blog: Ana del Carmen Esparza Quevedo, Kayla Santana & Hannah Hauge

By Jennifer Pigge at CIEE

My favorite thing at the hygiene museum was the happiness exhibit. I liked getting to tactically express my happiness. From the dance/music room to the origami it was a lot... keep reading

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Making Sushi!!

By Jennifer Keynan at CIEE

The first excursion of week 4 for the level 2 language groups was SUSHI MAKING. The sushi master spoke only in Japanese as he instructed the students, so they had... keep reading

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A Taste of Tradition: Fassi Gelateria

By Petie Schill at CIEE

As we waltzed through the doors of Fassi at 10am, we weren’t sure what to expect. The famous gelateria, located in the heart of Rome, has a reputation for being... keep reading