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Packing Tips for High School Students Traveling Abroad
Traveling abroad can feel like a daunting experience, especially for the first time! Packing everything you need for weeks or a year of travel can feel nearly impossible. But there’s... keep reading
Let the adventure begin!
We had quite a journey traveling to Morocco with our delay; however, our group hit it off from the start! Everyone came together and broke the ice very quickly while... keep reading
Arrival Day: Awaiting Adventure!
Arrival day, first day impressions, Women for Environmental Action
The adventure begins!
It was a long day at the airport in Chicago! These 20 students met last Saturday (June 8) at the Chicago O'Hare airport, ready to embark on their month-long Spanish... keep reading
What I Wish I Knew Before Study Abroad
As you finish packing, listen to alumni share on our latest podcast what they wish they'd knew before their summer trip
Barcelona Bound!
CIEE Global Navigators will soon begin their journey to Barcelona, to study Sports Management in the home of winners of the Women's Champions League: FC Barcelona! Barcelona, the capital of... keep reading
2 Essential Ways to Prepare for Your Teen’s High School Summer Abroad
Once your teen is accepted on their CIEE high school summer abroad program and you have confirmed their participation, anticipation will fill your home. There are two very important tasks... keep reading
What Are High School Summer Abroad Pre-Departure Tasks?
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.
When Can My Teen Book Their Flight for High School Summer Abroad?
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
How to Apply for Your First Passport
Prepare early for your study abroad adventure and apply for your first passport. Here’s how!
Our Last Weekend
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
Pura Vida in Costa Rica
Students' journeys to Costa Rica began from places all over the United States! While some students met up for a chaperoned flight from Miami, other travelers flew solo all the... keep reading
Packing Essentials from Student Contributors
Passport and proof of vaccination These are items that will get you in and out of Amsterdam (Brussels as well). Don't lose these as your passport and vaccination card will... keep reading
¡Bienvenidos a Mexico!: Airport, Host families, and Orientation
Sunday morning, all the students met up with their PLs in their respective cities, Miami and Houston. Before take-off, students did a variety of activities: napped on the floor after... keep reading
and we're off
Auf geht's leute! Let's go folks! Today’s the day! The day we’ve been waiting for for quite a while - we are leaving for Berlin! Nearly 60 of us across... keep reading