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How High School Summer Abroad Challenges Foster Personal Growth
In the latest podcast episode, we catch up with our alumni on the challenges they experienced during high school summer abroad and the growth they've seen in themselves since!
Navigating Culture Shock as a High School Student
Check out our latest podcast episode where we're talking about the awkward moments and blissful surprises of high school study abroad.
Introducing CIEE’s New High School Study Abroad Podcast!
This week, we’ve officially launched the first episode of our new high school study abroad podcast: “Out of Your Comfort Zone.” Check it out!
Rockets from Glen!
""Whoosh!" goes the rocket as the motor ignites. In seconds, the rocket is many meters above us, and then a brief moment of silence before the "pop" of the parachute... keep reading
Student takeover: My Final Weekend in Merida - Karl Alan
After 3 amazing weeks, we finally come to the last week of this amazing trip. I’m Karl, a student in level 2B, and this trip has been truly wonderful. This... keep reading
Remembrance and Reflection at Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp
On Wednesday, students made the journey to the town of Oranienburg. This excursion was quite different from our others since the destination was the memorial center at the site of... keep reading
Student Reflections: Session 2, Week 3
This is our final blog featuring student reflections for the HSSA Gaming & Esports Culture program here in Seoul, South Korea. It’s been an exciting and challenging and engaging time... keep reading
Au Revoir, Paris!
We have officially reached the last week of program. Last weekend, students enjoyed a weekend trip to Lyon, the capital of the Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes region of France! Upon arrival, students had... keep reading
Student Spotlight - Nepu Hossain - Reflections on Time and Friendships
Time is weird and deeper than I can understand sometimes. I think about how people dont always stay in your life and maybe they are not supposed to or maybe... keep reading
Berlin Bratwurst and Schnitzel!
Berlin, Germany - the third and final locale in our three-week, three-country, three-city Multi-Site Global Entrepreneurship academic excursion! Only a few days into our German adventure, and Berlin has enthralled... keep reading
Student Spotlight: Javier Rattia Partida Reflects on Toulouse's Aeroscopia Museum
Read for a student reflection on a visit to the aeropsace museum Aeroscopia from Javier Rattia Partida , a high school participant from Texas. "Aeroscopia is a fascinating museum situated... keep reading
Half Way Rewind
Tomorrow marks 2 weeks since we all arrived in Rome and met.. and 2 weeks until we all part ways and say goodbye. I can’t believe how quickly these two... keep reading
Ethical Volunteering: Breaking Stereotypes and Creating Connections
In the realm of leadership and service, our Global Navigators embarked on a thought-provoking journey during their Highschool Summer Abroad program in Mohammedia, Morocco. They delved into an engaging session... keep reading
A Journey to Scandinavia!
Only a few days into our Multi-Site Global Entrepreneurship Program, Denmark, the first location of our 3-country tour and a nation of only 5.4 million inhabitants, has lived up to... keep reading
Reflections on Rome- by Guest Blogger Abby A. (Session 1)
The last few weeks spent in Rome have been an incredible experience. It has been an informative, exhilarating, unforgettable, and simply put: an adventurous ride. Throughout the trip we visited... keep reading