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Eat Your Way Through Paris: 5 New Foods to Try
Experience five new foods through the eyes of a high school intern who went on a high school summer abroad program with CIEE in 2026.
The Art of Side Questing in Madrid
Find out why Madrid is the perfect place to go on a mini adventure (or "side quest") while on a CIEE high school summer abroad program.
Top 5 Must-See Spots in Old Town, Tallinn
Read on for a first-hand account of some favorite spots to explore in Old Town, Tallinn while on a high school summer abroad program with CIEE.
Sun, Sand, and Stories: A Day Exploring Pärnu
The following blog was written by a student intern on a 2026 CIEE high school summer abroad program. Read on for a first-hand account of what an excursion is like... keep reading
Highlights of Our Time in Seville
The following blog was written by a student intern on a Summer 2026 CIEE high school summer abroad program. Read on for a first-hand account of what it's like on... keep reading
5 Experiences You'll Love Sharing with Friends in Puerto Rico
The following blog was written by a student intern on a 2026 CIEE high school summer abroad program. Read on for a first-hand account of what it's like on program... keep reading
Introducing 19 New Destinations for CIEE Global Navigator High School Summer Abroad Programs
CIEE High School Summer Abroad is expanding! We’re excited to introduce 19 new CIEE High School Summer Abroad programs, expanding some of our most popular subject areas to exciting new... keep reading
Week 1 in Alicante: New Places and New Faces!
The following blog was written by a student intern on a Summer 2026 CIEE high school abroad program. Read on for a first-hand account of what it's like on program... keep reading
¡Hola, Madrid! Excitement, Courage, and Big Changes for High School Students
The following blog was written by a student intern on a Summer 2026 CIEE high school summer abroad program. Read on for an interview of a current student participant studying... keep reading
Exploring Mayan Ruins While Studying Abroad in Yucatán: A Journey to Uxmal
The following blog was written by a student intern on a Summer 2025 CIEE high school summer abroad program. Read on for a first-hand account of what it's like on... keep reading
Beyond the Colosseum: Exploring Rome’s Best Hidden Historic Sites as a Teen
The following blog was written by a student intern on a Summer 2025 CIEE high school summer abroad program. Read on for some excellent "boots on the ground" tips on... keep reading
Dancing with the Stars: Learning Flamenco in Spain Edition
The following blog was written by a student intern on a Summer 2025 CIEE high school summer abroad program. Read on for a first-hand account of what it's like on... keep reading
Reflecting on Tokyo: An Interview with Two High Schoolers
Before Session 2 of HSSA's Anime & Manga 2025 summer program came to a close, two students were interviewed to learn about their reflections from their experiences in Tokyo. Having... keep reading
Meet the Educators Leading CIEE's 2026 High School Summer Abroad Programs
Founded in 2015, the CIEE Global Navigator Movement is transforming secondary education by making academically-aligned study abroad an integral part of the U.S. high school experience. CIEE high school summer... keep reading
How to Capture the Best Group Photos with Friends in Florence
This blog was written by a student intern on one of CIEE's high school summer abroad programs in 2025. Photos are hands down, the best souvenir. They’re free, they don’t... keep reading