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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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Group of students dancing flamenco with their arms up in the air
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Dancing with the Stars: Learning Flamenco in Spain Edition

By High School Travelers at CIEE

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

Students at their farewell lunch
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Student Interview: Cultural and Language Differences While Studying Abroad in Tokyo

By High School Travelers at CIEE

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

students posing with newly made hoto, a noodles dish
From CIEE

Making Hōtō: A Delicious Activity from the Yamanashi Prefecture

By High School Travelers at CIEE

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

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Rennes on a Budget: Low-Cost Activities to do in the City

By High School Travelers at CIEE

The following blog was written by a student intern on a Summer 2025 high school summer abroad program with CIEE. Read on for an insider look into what it's like... keep reading

Students all sit together at a local cafe, laughing and getting to know one another!
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Making Lasting Friendships While Studying Abroad in Spain

By High School Travelers at CIEE

Making friends while studying abroad is one of the most rewarding aspects of the experience. In a vibrant city like Alicante, students have countless opportunities to form deep connections. Sharing... keep reading

students posing in front of mt fuji
From CIEE

Reflecting on Tokyo: An Interview with Two High Schoolers

By High School Travelers at CIEE

Before Session 2 of HSSA's Anime & Manga 2025 summer program came to a close, two students were interviewed to learn about their reflections from their experiences in Tokyo. Having... keep reading

Hurling sliotar
From CIEE

The GAA: Gaelic Sports and Irish Culture

By High School Travelers at CIEE

The following blog was written by a student intern on one of our Summer 2025 high school summer programs. Croke Park is one of the largest stadiums in Europe with... keep reading

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Highlights from the First Week on a CIEE High School Summer Abroad Program in London

By High School Travelers at CIEE

This blog was written by a student intern on a CIEE program in Summer 2025. It offers a snapshot of their early experiences during the participants' first week in London... keep reading

HSSA students posing for a group photo together in Florence
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How to Capture the Best Group Photos with Friends in Florence

By High School Travelers at CIEE

This blog was written by a student intern on one of CIEE's high school summer abroad programs in 2025. Photos are hands down, the best souvenir. They’re free, they don’t... keep reading

Global Navigators pose on the soccer pitch after an afternoon of scrimmaging.
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How a Month in Buenos Aires Changed the Way Students Live at Home

By High School Travelers at CIEE

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