CIEE Kyoto

Written by Seth Baker Studying abroad in Kyoto through CIEE was one of the most meaningful experiences of my life. Before arriving in Japan, I expected beautiful temples, amazing food... keep reading

Written by Andi Patiware Metaragakusuma, Program Assistant About me Hi everyone! I’m so excited to finally introduce myself. Hi, I’m Kusuma, your Program Assistant. I officially joined the CIEE Kyoto... keep reading

Written by Rei, Program Assistant Hello! Thank you for visiting the CIEE Kyoto blog. My name is Rei, and I work as a College Program Assistant. I would like to... keep reading

Written by Reilly Baker When people talk about studying abroad, they usually focus on the places they visited, the food they tried, and the experiences they had. I expected my... keep reading

Written by Liza First Impressions People have always told me that Japan is the best country in the world. I knew that it could be true, but I did not... keep reading

Written by Akiko Otani, Administrative Manager, CIEE Kyoto Japan is famous around the world for its anime and video games, and they are deeply connected to everyday life here. In... keep reading

As you might've heard (we've been pretty excited about it), the CIEE Kyoto team moved into a shiny new space last June with lovely big windows overlooking one of central... keep reading

When I was on a plane to Japan, I couldn’t believe I was actually going there. It didn’t feel real until I landed. Full of worry and stress, I spent... keep reading

There’s something about Kyoto that keeps pulling me back. Maybe it’s the matcha, the winding narrow streets, or the simple fact that every time I leave, I immediately start thinking... keep reading

My name is Chika, and since January I have been working as a University Program Coordinator at CIEE Kyoto. Since joining in January, I have welcomed many students and have... keep reading