College Study Abroad Blog

Envision this: Colorful streets alive with the sounds of merengue, the aroma of mouthwatering street food wafting through the air, and a warm Caribbean breeze that makes every day feel... keep reading

Imagine waking up to the sound of ocean waves crashing against golden sands, the scent of fresh tropical fruit filling the air, and a day ahead that could include anything... keep reading

If you’re reading this, you’re probably ready to take your college experience to the next level with an extraordinary study abroad adventure. What better way to do than by discovering... keep reading

Deciding where to study abroad can be as thrilling as it is daunting, especially with so many amazing Latin America study abroad programs and countries to choose from. We get... keep reading

Ready to swap your textbooks for tropical adventures and your school’s campus for colorful cities? Then pack your bags because studying abroad in Latin America is your ticket to an... keep reading

It’s officially about a month until the semester is over. During my time studying in Santiago, I’ve verified that I prefer the heat to the cold. Sometimes on my way... keep reading

Our overnight trip as part of the CIEE Liberal Arts program consisted of a trip to Samaná. We were able to take advantage of the long weekend due to the... keep reading

After the first three weeks full of exploring and adjusting to the environment and school, we ended the month with a day trip to a nearby city, Puerto plata. It... keep reading

Leading the CIEE custom program for DePaul University in the Dominican Republic was truly a beautiful experience. This is a very impactful program. Not only on its participants, but also... keep reading

Within my first two weeks of being here, I realized that I was here to stay. Being in a different country has made me realize how simple life can be... keep reading

EAT Dominican cuisine is infused with African, Spanish, and Taino influences, meaning dishes are loaded with herbs, but not spicy in nature. La bandera Dominicana (the Dominican flag) is an... keep reading

As of yesterday, I have been in the Dominican Republic for 3 months. For me, this month has probably been the least eventful and the most overwhelming month that I’ve... keep reading

The work retreat in Bonoa was a beautiful sight. It was very mountainous and WiFi was practically nonexistent, but it was a beauty. As always, I overpacked for this excursion... keep reading

As of yesterday, I have officially been in this country for 2 full months. This past month has been different from my first, but everything has been a learning experience... keep reading

There seemed to have been some trouble this weekend amongst my program group deciding what we wanted to do. Ultimately I personally wound up spending the entire weekend here in... keep reading