High School Travelers
Explore stories from CIEE high school summer abroad interns as they share what it’s like to live and learn in 40 international destinations. Real experiences, real impact, real adventure!
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Connecting Across Cultures Through Peer-to-Peer Experiences in Gaborone
Read on for highlights from students in Botswana on a Summer 2026 high school summer abroad program.
Living Sustainably: Lessons from Studying Abroad in Lisbon
Sustainability is becoming an increasingly important part of everyday life in Lisbon from recycling initiatives to climate awareness. As our High School Study Abroad students spend their summer studying both Marine Ecology and Sustainability, we asked one student to share her experience with sustainability in Lisbon.
My Experience Living With a Host Family in Rennes
Read a first-hand account of what it's like living with a host family while on program with CIEE!
Taking the Road Less Traveled: Hidden Gems of Shanghai
Step just a few paces off the beaten path, and you'll find Shanghai brimming with subcultures, lush botanical wonderlands, and historic narrow alleys that tell a completely different story.
Forming Lasting Friendships in Copenhagen
The following blog was written by a student intern on a Summer 2026 CIEE high school abroad program in Copenhagen. Read on for a first-hand account of what it's like... keep reading
U + CIEE Rennes = <3 Forever
This isn't really goodbye. It's just "until next time."
Experiencing the World Cup in Mexico
Read what it was like for a student intern on program Summer 2026 to experience the World Cup in Mexico.
Eat Your Way Through Paris: 5 New Foods to Try
Experience five new foods through the eyes of a high school intern who went on a high school summer abroad program with CIEE in 2026.
The Art of Side Questing in Madrid
Find out why Madrid is the perfect place to go on a mini adventure (or "side quest") while on a CIEE high school summer abroad program.
Top 5 Must-See Spots in Old Town, Tallinn
Read on for a first-hand account of some favorite spots to explore in Old Town, Tallinn while on a high school summer abroad program with CIEE.