High School Semester Abroad Blog
Spring 2024 HSA Photo Contest Finalists
We’re pleased to announce the finalists in our Spring 2024 CIEE High School Semester Abroad photo contest! Head over to our Instagram page to vote for your favorite. Voting is... keep reading
Behind the Scenes of a 留学生 (Ryuugakuse: Exchange Student)
“Ladies and gentlemen, Japan Airlines is pleased to welcome you to Tokyo. The local time is 22:34. Thank you for flying with us today, and we hope you fly with... keep reading
Italy: A Day in My Life
I am currently studying abroad in Fano, a seaside town on the coast of the Adriatic Sea in the region of Marche, Italy. For me, a typical school day in... keep reading
Your First Two Months Abroad In Denmark
Authored By: Elly Beckman Going abroad is a very scary experience. You’re away from friends, family, and home, to be honest. There can be tough times, but there can also... keep reading
From Arrival to Adieu: The HSA Experience
Imagine stepping off the plane into a new country, ready to explore a vibrant culture and meet friends from around the world. This is the reality for every CIEE High... keep reading
My Semester Abroad
Written By: Amaya Chadha It started one night when my mum was lecturing me about some other silly method to climb the staircase of success she read somewhere or the... keep reading
Life in England as an American Student
Hi, my name is Alyse Takken and I am a seventeen-year-old American studying in England. When I moved to England there were many things I did expect, like great architecture... keep reading
A guide to Seville through the lens of art and culture
Written by: Zoe Houk Welcome to Seville, Spain, the capital of Andalucía. Seville is a city filled with rich culture, art, music, food, and history. From the famous flamenco dancers... keep reading
Spanish life of a high school student
Be prepared for a challenge, but also the joys of living in Spain with a Spanish family and a Spanish school. Family life can be quite different from what you... keep reading
Being here in Sevilla has been an awesome challenge!
I came into the program with a relatively high level of Spanish for a non-native speaker, but I can tell that my Spanish has really improved and I feel much... keep reading
Cake by the ocean
Our HSA students were able to travel to Cádiz, the most Southern city in Europe. Cadiz, half island, half peninsula, is connected to the mainland by a narrow strip of... keep reading
Flamenco class during Sevilla Spring Festival
If there was a time when using the flamenco- red-dress -woman-emoji was appropiate, it would be RIGHT NOW (INSERT EMOJI TIMES TEN) . Sevilla Spring Festival called FERIA is the... keep reading
Hiking getaways in Sevilla
Seville GAP and HSA students continue discovering the incredible landscapes of Sevilla. Last weekend, we hiked through ancient mining routes datubg back from Roman colonization of the Iberian Peninsula. Check... keep reading
Exploring Medieval castles, no big deal
Our high school students got the opportunity to explore two of the most important towns in the province of Seville: Alcalá de Guadaira and Utrera. Alcalá’s castle is the result... keep reading
My Journey to Ireland - A Blog Takeover by Simone!
The idea of Studying abroad has always been a plan in my life. My older sister studied abroad as a high school student and spent a lot of time studying... keep reading