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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
3 Fun Ways to Beat the Heat in Kyoto
Read on for a CIEE participant's top tips for beating the heat while exploring Kyoto’s most iconic landmarks!
¡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
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
Student Interview: Cultural and Language Differences While Studying Abroad in Tokyo
The following blog was written by a student intern on a Summer 2025 CIEE high school summer abroad program. Read on for an interview with two students about their experience... 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 a Month in Buenos Aires Changed the Way Students Live at Home
There are countless differences between Argentina and the United States, not the least of which is that here on the Latin American side, it’s winter in July. During one of... keep reading
How Studying Abroad in Rome Can Benefit Your Future
Studying abroad in Rome isn’t just about unlimited gelato and sightseeing – it's an experience that can boost your global awareness, provide daily personal growth, and help you stand out... keep reading
Your First Days in Toulouse, France as a CIEE Global Navigator
There are a wide range of emotions involved when one suddenly finds themselves in Toulouse as a high school student for the summer. There are numerous moments of laughs, some... keep reading
Shokuhin Sampling: Japanese Food Displays
Every summer, language and culture students learn the intricate art of Shokuhin, or Japanese food sampling! Read on for a first-hand account from a student intern on program in summer... keep reading
My Summer in China - Meet Global Navigator Cameron
Meet Cameron G., a sophomore from Mira Costa High School. He spent this past summer studying abroad in Shanghai on our Chinese Language & Culture Program. We asked Cameron to... keep reading
My Summer In Japan - Meet Global Navigator Khang
Meet Khang, a senior from Boston Latin Academy who spent last summer studying abroad in Tokyo, Japan, through our Language & Culture program! From temple visits to playing Mario Kart... 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