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"Running as a lifestyle", Andrea Adam Moore, CIEE Center Director
Andrea Adam Moore is the Director of the CIEE Center in Berlin. She is one of the real "berliners" of the team, but also very connected to USA, after living... keep reading
The Späti-Chill: A Socio-Cultural Icon in Berlin
By: Grace Meisner A club with no cover for entry, a bar without the wait for a bartender, a supermarket, meeting place, internet cafe, drugstore, post office, and gift shop... keep reading
Alyssiah Green: "I was the first one in my family to get a passport, and after this experience, I will always encourage people to find the opportunity to go abroad"
Even though a few months have passed since the Alyssiah, student from J-Term studiend in Berlin, we wanted to share part of her experience with you all! Alyssiah Green is... keep reading
Finding Peace in Berlin: Hidden Sanctuaries
By: Rachel Fischler Berlin is so beautiful for its calm, including millions of different people from all walks of life, forming a beautiful weave of color and creativity. In this... keep reading
Postcard from Abroad: Learning to Leave My Bubble in Berlin, Germany
By Vincent DiFonzo Almost every time I ride on Berlin’s metro system, the U-Bahn, I am reminded of one of the many little quirks of living in Germany—the German stare... keep reading
Top 3 Vegan Spots in Berlin
By: Rachel Fischler Berlin is a haven for vegans and vegetarians alike. Incredibly progressive and diverse in lifestyles, culture, and background–Berlin is a culinary whirlwind with tastes for every palette... keep reading
The Miracles of a Gray Winter: Finding Color in Unexpected Places
By: Rachel Fischler “Hier ist kunst” lay sprawled along a building in spray paint. Translated across the kaleidoscope of language, the city whispered “here is art”. For those that call... keep reading
Berlin Brings an Unforgettable Experience to Studying Abroad
By: Aria Wozniak After visiting friends at other study-abroad locations around Europe, I can say with certainty that I feel entirely happy and content with my decision to study in... keep reading
My Top 5 Favorite Experiences in Berlin
By: Aria Wozniak Boulderklub I decided to join a climbing gym with a few of my study-abroad friends when I got to Berlin. While it is a hobby I had... keep reading
Jenae Tiki Matikke, Program Leader of 2023: "After serving as a PL, I would tell students to take this opportunity to grow, broaden their horizons, and meet amazing people from different walks of life!"
Jenae Tiki Matikke, is one of our previous Programs Leaders of the High School Summer Abroad program 2023. She is originally from Virginia Beach, but currently living in Tennessee. She... keep reading
Ratul Rauniar: “Berlin has been a breath of fresh air”
Ratul Rauniar Pradhan is one of our students from Open Campus Spring 2024 studying in Berlin. He is originally from Nepal, Kathmandu currently a junior in Gettysburg College, Pennsylvania, where... keep reading
Advice for traveling during study abroad
By: Aria Wozniak Studying abroad changed my life. It was an incredible experience that I have no regrets about. There are a few things that I did right and a... keep reading
Izzy: “ Living with a host family is knowing that you always have support with the perspective of a local”
Izzy Alexander is one of our students that participated on the program “January in Berlin 2024”. She is originally from North Carolina, and currently is studying English, German, and Linguistics... keep reading
Kate Miller, Open Campus Student: “I have had a life changing experience during my time here”.
Kate Miller is one of our Open Campus students of this Fall Semester 2023. She has been studying and doing her internship at a local startup called Tuesday Coworking, environmentally-conscientious... keep reading
Berlin’s Sky: A Thousand and One Colors
By: Rachel Fischler Berlin is an extraordinary place. It has a heartbeat—a pulse all its own. While I had the chance to see immense variance and beauty across Europe, I... keep reading