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In light of global tensions related to the Israel-Hamas war, we want to share an overview of how CIEE evaluates location safety, and what stakeholders can expect from CIEE if... keep reading

I am pleased to announce that CIEE has recently published the CIEE Health, Safety and Security Data Report 2016-2021 (HSS Data Report). We share this information with all our stakeholders... keep reading

The CIEE Health Risk Index (CIEE HRI or HRI) is one of the variables CIEE has been using to assess risk in countries impacted by COVID-19. From the start of... keep reading

In light of current global tensions, we want to share an overview of how CIEE evaluates location safety, and what stakeholders can expect from CIEE if any changes to current... keep reading

CIEE is closely monitoring the Russian invasion of Ukraine for any potential impacts on CIEE programs in Russia and other countries in the region, both now and in the future... keep reading

CIEE is closely following developments regarding the Omicron variant of SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) and associated travel restrictions. Our Risk Task Force meets regularly to review risk factors at all our program... keep reading

The reemergence of study abroad is imminent and exciting for all of us, yet the take-off will be turbulent, as evidenced in world news on the virus and seemingly conflicting... keep reading

On April 19, 2021, the US Department of State (DOS) implemented a change in the methodology for their advisory level system. The apparent intention by the DOS was to add... keep reading

As a professional risk manager in the field of international education and exchange, I am regularly asked the question by universities and parents in the United States: is it safe... keep reading

Colleges and universities across America are making final assessments for Spring ’21 study abroad programs even as parents and students weigh the risks of studying abroad against the risks of... keep reading

On June 22, the White House issued an order temporarily suspending visa issuance for several categories of the J-1 Exchange Visitor Program (EVP), including intern, trainee, teacher, camp counselor, au... keep reading

We know that in response to COVID-19, virtually every organization is developing strategies and contingency plans to sustain its mission in a responsible way during these unprecedented times. The field... keep reading

In response to the expanding global disruption caused by the spread of COVID-19, CIEE’s Health, Safety, and Security and program management teams have been continuously assessing and reassessing risk at... keep reading

Because many students participating in the Open Campus Program in London, are concerned about the loss of credit if they leave the UK before the end of Block 2, CIEE... keep reading

There have been changes to the global landscape over the last 24 hours that require CIEE to respond to emerging needs of students, parents, and our college partners. Yesterday, March... keep reading