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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
Making summer sounds
Walking around the street, people can hear the beautiful sounds, which are coming from “Furin.” It is traditional Japanese sound maker, which people put on the balcony and porches of... keep reading
Traditional Japanese art: Aizome Indigo Dyeing
Week 3 of our summer program brought an exciting and immersive cultural experience for our students: creating their own Aizome dyeing. The Aizome is Japanese traditional indigo dyeing. The Aizome... keep reading
Trip to Kinmen!
*Below is another student blog! Yay!* DAY 13 We arrived in Kinmen after a short one-hour flight and were greeted by our tour guide, Peter, who took us straight to... keep reading
Folklorico Dance, a core memory made
Student of session 2 shares her experience of her final days in Costa Rica.
Komz a rez brezhoneg ?
If you were asked what language is spoken in France, you would naturally say “French”. But, did you know that France also has nearly 75 different regional languages and dialects... keep reading
From Hygge to Hausparty: A Student's Copenhagen to Berlin Odyssey
Swapping the pastel-hued canals of Copenhagen for the gritty, graffiti-strewn streets of Berlin might seem like a dramatic shift. But for a gaggle of wide-eyed students, they were ready for... keep reading
Tying Up Loose Ends
With only a few days left in our program, we are embracing every opportunity to make lasting memories and reflect on our incredible journey. One of the highlights of this... keep reading
Finding Inspiration Everywhere
Hospitals Tours CIEE Public Health program had the opportunity to tour one public and private hospital to understand the fundamental differences. Hospital Regional Jose Maria Cabral y Baez was the... keep reading
There is much to eat in Madrid! by Kate Effress
Today's blog is a student takeover! Kate Effress in Honors Language and Culture is a foodie who is reporting on her favorite culinary discoveries in Madrid. Take it away, Kate... keep reading
New Experiences and Friendships
As we head into our third week of this journey together, students have settled into their routine for balancing academic growth, social bonding, and cultural exploration. The morning started with... keep reading
Where Has The Time Gone?
It’s hard to believe 2 weeks have already passed, and we’re spending our last week in Florence. This last week included activities such as a theatre and improv workshops, a... keep reading
Stratford, Greenwich, and Bloomsbury with Creative Writing, London S2!
This past week, we finished our trip to Stratford upon Avon, had a walking tour of the interesting lives of writers in Bloomsbury, and took a day trip to Greenwich... keep reading