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Why choose CIEE College Study Abroad?
CIEE has been a nonprofit organization and world leader in international education – for more than 75 years! We’ve got your back at every step of your journey - Boost your resume with international experience; enjoy best-in-class academics and internships along with unique cultural excursions; live with local families who help you feel at home away from home. CIEE awards millions of dollars in sch...
CIEE has been a nonprofit organization and world leader in international education – for more than 75 years! We’ve got your back at every step of your journey - Boost your resume with international experience; enjoy best-in-class academics and internships along with unique cultural excursions; live with local families who help you feel at home away from home. CIEE awards millions of dollars in scholarships to help you meet your dream. We change lives, our alumni change the world. We offer a program for every traveler: • For the Global-Minded Explorer… Opt for our Open Campus Block Program and enjoy up to three cities for a 6, 8, or 12-week program. Grants available! • For the Summer Adventurer… Our 70+ Summer Programs include short-term, specialty, and even multi-destination options...
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Traveling to Barcelona!
by: Brianna Spruill - United StatesProgram: CIEE Language and Culture in Barcelona, SpainI studied abroad in Barcelona, Spain during the summer of 2023. I had such an amazing time exploring the culture, food, and language! I would highly recommend this program and study abroad in general to anyone considering it. It is worth it and I will never forget the experiences I had being immersed in another environment and culture.


DR with CIEE
by: Audrey HuffordProgram: CIEE Summer Community Public Health in SantiagoI loved this trip I had the time of my life! One key problem was that we were promised SIM cards for our phones before our trip and never received those. Other than that I loved the chance to help others. I will forever remember my roommate and family I stayed with! I still talk with them! We talk on whats app and snap daily I will forever be changed by them. One more thing to add before I move on is what all I learned from my homestays niece. She taught me about all kinds of sterotypes and social class standards and culture in their country. Her and I are still good friends. The kids we worked with were so amazing and showed me so much about privilege and how to help, learn, and teach those in need. One key experience i had with a little girl was when we were playing and i told her how beautiful her hair was she then looked at me and said, "no I have bad hair your hair is good hair", In the DR I learned that many people experience a lot of colorism and many little girls hate their curly or frizzy hair, I made sure to assure her she was beautiful and she gave me the biggest hug. That was a key experience for me. Also I learned a lot from the language. I did feel that the classes they had us in were a bit too easy but my family, the community, and our program leaders were all very good at keeping us immersed. Also my program leaders were the most kind Godly people I've ever met. They loved on us like nobody has ever before. I cried so much before I left knowing I would have a long time if I ever came back. I came here completely free on scholarship and wouldn't have gotten such an opportunity if it weren't for my amazing community collaborating with CIEE. Unfortunately my family just doesn't have such funds, but thankfully I had one of the greatest experiences I think I will ever have.
Language Learning!
by: Natalie Gilbert - United StatesProgram: CIEE Summer Accelerated Chinese Language in Shanghai, ChinaI had an incredible experience traveling with CIEE to China. It was incredible to live with a local host family and get to experience the native language in context. It was a life changing experience and I want to return to Nanjing, Shanghai, and Beijing soon!!
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Luke Sikorski
Participated in 2007
While studying Diplomacy and International Relations at Seton Hall University in South Orange, NJ, Luke spent the Fall of 2007 studying in Brussels, B...

Luke Sikorski
Participated in 2007
I chose to study in Belgium because it was a place I not only could continue studying the French language, but also was the perfect place for someone

Lauren Dacus
Participated in 2016
Originally from Baltimore, Maryland, Lauren is a rising junior at Old Dominion University, where she is double majoring in international studies and h...

Lauren Dacus
Participated in 2016
Studying abroad in Italy has been a dream of mine for a very long time. I still remember being in high school telling my parents about how when I get to college I would spend a semester as soon as possible abroad in Italy. Everyone saw it as this silly pipe dream of mine, but I was serious. When the fall semester of my sophomore year rolled around, I was determined to make this ambitious dream of mine come true. I have always been fascinated with Italy's rich history and culture and to get to experience that for the very first time for such a long period of time was an idea so surreal to me.

Kevin Vrla
Participated in 2015
Kevin grew up in Minneapolis and attended the University of Minnesota, where he studied linguistics and Portuguese. He is currently working full time,...

Kevin Vrla
Participated in 2015
I wanted to experience a semester abroad to expand my educational background and to see more of the world.
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