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Maximizing Your Free Time as a High School Student in Madrid
Hola, future adventurers! You've landed in Madrid, and the city is buzzing with summer energy. Beyond your classes and amazing CIEE excursions, you'll have some free time. This isn't just... keep reading
Make an Impact This Summer - Community Service & Leadership Programs for High School Students
If you’re dreaming about studying abroad this summer but want to give back in a meaningful way, you don’t have to choose one or the other. CIEE’s Leadership & Service... keep reading
Get Ready for a Game Changing Future
Hey future CIEE students! As someone who's experienced studying in Madrid, I can tell you firsthand that your summer here with CIEE isn't just going to be a good time... keep reading
Exploring London’s Iconic Landmarks and Hidden Spots as a High School Student
London has a way of pulling you in. Students on a CIEE high school summer abroad program have the amazing opportunity to dive deeper into both the historic and everyday... keep reading
A Glimpse Into the First Week of High School Summer Abroad in Costa Rica
As the calendar turns to a new year, many students begin thinking about what’s next: new goals, new challenges, and experiences that will stay with them long after summer ends... keep reading
Should My Teen Study Abroad? What High School Students Gain From Educational Travel
If you’ve traveled internationally, you know the thrill of stepping into a completely different way of living—new foods, new customs, new daily rhythms, and people who see the world through... keep reading
Experiencing Life as a Japanese Student
CIEE's Language and Culture in Tokyo program participants got a peek of life as a Japanese student by participating in an afternoon of activities at a local Japanese school. The... keep reading
Why Choose High School Summer Abroad in Japan with CIEE?
Imagine ancient temples tucked amidst glowing city streets, bamboo groves complete with frolicking deer, and arcades jam-packed with teens and games you’ve never seen. You eat sushi every day and... keep reading
Turn Summer Break into a Learning Experience for Your Teen
Thinking about how your teen will spend their summer? These precious few months off the busy school calendar are an opportunity to learn, have fun, travel, or enjoy time with... keep reading
Host Siblings: Bridging Cultures Through Friendship
Homestays are a pillar of the Tallinn high school summer abroad experience, offering students a deeply immersive and authentic way to engage with Estonian life. Host families not only provide... keep reading
5 Tips for High School Students Considering a Summer Abroad in Rennes
Studying abroad in a completely different country can be daunting but such a rewarding experience. I had the amazing opportunity to study abroad in Rennes, France in the summer of... keep reading
Study Abroad That Strengthens Your Classroom: CIEE’s 2025 Outcomes
As world language educators, you know better than anyone how language learning opens doors, expands horizons, and fosters global citizenship. This past summer, CIEE’s Language & Culture programs didn’t just... keep reading
Inside Jokes, Outside Comfort Zones: A Glimpse into CIEE Rome’s Language & Culture Program
This blog was written by Lauren Fosnight, the World Language Curriculum Editor for CIEE's High School Summer Abroad programs. Using Music to Bring Students Together During my visit to CIEE's... keep reading
First Impressions in Copenhagen on a High School Summer Abroad
On the first few days after arrival, the jetlag is still hitting, we're going through the nitty gritty orientation details, and the new food, new streets, and new peers for... keep reading
The Lasting Benefits of Spending a Summer in Milan
On the last day of classes for our High School Language and Culture students, one of the CIEE high school interns interviewed a student to get her insight on her... keep reading