High School Summer Abroad Blog

Students say wistful but joyous goodbyes to friends, staff, and host families.

Thrills were had by all when we visited Universal Studios Japan. Students were so excited to experience the thrills at the amusement park. From Super Nintendo World to Jurassic Park... keep reading

*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

The impressive views of the El Castillo de Guadalest and Las Fuentes del Algar are part of the tourist attraction of Alicante. The students were amazed by the natural beauty.

While visiting the capital of Spain, our Global Navigators participated in a bike tour in Retiro park while learning about the important monuments and places inside!

Looking Back with Fondness The last three weeks have been filled with learning, laughter, and relationship-building. Students will leave Estonia with a strong understanding of the local government and the... keep reading

Student of session 2 shares her experience of her final days in Costa Rica.

Our students have truly embraced the idea that " everything is a learning experience." Last weekend, we traveled south of Morocco to one of its imperial cities: Marrakesh, the red... keep reading

Toulouse, France is often called the aerospace capital or “Space City” of Europe, and for good reason. Home to major aerospace companies like Airbus and renowned research institutions, this city... keep reading

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

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

Last week, our students hopped on the RER D train to venture out to Sarcelles, a small town in the northern suburbs of Paris. Our group entered a brightly-lit domed... keep reading

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

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

The first stop on our journey to the northern part of Botswana was the Khama Rhino Sanctuary; established in 1992, the sanctuary is a “community based wildlife project” aimed at... keep reading