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For 70 years, we’ve had a single mission
To help people gain understanding, acquire knowledge, and develop skills for living in a globally interdependent and culturally diverse world by bringing the world together through the most meaningful exchange programs available.
Today, we advance our legacy as the leading nonprofit international education organization by facilitating 50,000 exchange experiences for people from 136 countries each year.
Making the Most Out of Your Study Abroad Experience in Prague
By: Clara Turck Studying abroad in Prague has been an adventure filled with opportunities for learning, cultural exploration, and personal growth. With its stunning architecture, rich history, vibrant arts, and... keep reading
Top 7 Spanish Immersion Programs with CIEE Study Abroad
Let’s be real: There’s no better way to learn Spanish than actually living it. Forget the textbook exercises and Duolingo streaks – envision yourself chatting with locals about fútbol (not... keep reading
Why Are Gap Year Abroad Programs More Common Among Europeans vs. U.S. Students?
A gap year program, a year-long break between high school and college to study, travel and volunteer, is becoming an increasingly more popular option for students in the U.S. It's... keep reading
5 Tips to Stay on Track with Your Major while Studying Abroad
By: Estefania Cardona Forero Studying at CIEE has been one of the best decisions I have ever made. I would have never planned in a million years that I could... keep reading
Find a place abroad that feels like home
By: Ava Scott When you are an eleven-hour plane ride away from home, you need to find a place abroad that feels like your home away from home. For me... keep reading
January in Lisbon!
Inviting, busy, historic, quiet, diverse. When asked about our initial impression of Lisbon, these were some words written on the board. As I sat there, I couldn’t help but ponder... keep reading
TWICE with CIEE: Kayleigh in Spain (PART 2)
WHY TEACH WITH CIEE AGAIN? Since I had majored in Spanish during college, I decided that it was time to really test out my skills. I wanted to see if... keep reading
What I Packed for My CIEE Semester Abroad
Post written by CIEE Ambassador Abroad Luna Sellan who is currently participating in CIEE’s High School Abroad Program in Japan. In this blog, Luna shares valuable packing tips for studying... keep reading
TWICE with CIEE: Kayleigh in Korea (PART 1)
WHY DID YOU DECIDE TO TEACH ABROAD? WHY CIEE? I first decided to teach abroad because I wanted to figure out my career path. I had never taught before, so... keep reading
Learn Korean with K-Media: Advice from Valerie!
Hello! My name is Valerie, and I will be teaching in South Korea through the EPIK program starting this spring. With my interests being in Korean cultural studies, teaching in... keep reading
My Adventures in Madrid
By: Anthony Saidenberg Where to begin. What an adventure. Studying abroad was everything I had dreamed of and more. I had been looking forward to studying abroad since my freshman... keep reading
The Best Sweet Treat Spots in Sydney
Sydney, with its bustling food scene, is a haven for dessert lovers. Whether you’re craving rich pastries, creamy gelato, or unique sweets, the city is packed with irresistible treats to... keep reading
Top 10 Japanese Slang Words & Phrases You Must Know
Textbook Japanese is great and all, but if you really want to impress the locals, you need to know Japanese slang terms. These aren’t the phrases you’ll learn in class... keep reading
8 Tips to Calm Your Study Abroad Nerves
By: Meghan Stevens As a girl who came abroad thinking she could conquer the world and be “miss independent” without missing home that much, I quickly came to learn that... keep reading
CIEE Celebrates Relaunch of the Coalition for American Public Diplomacy and Leadership (CAPDL)
Today, the Coalition for American Public Diplomacy and Leadership (CAPDL) announced its relaunch with a focus on education, best practices sharing, and storytelling in support of the whole BridgeUSA community... keep reading