College Study Abroad Blog
The Ultimate Guide to Your Study Abroad Packing List (10 Essential Items!)
@cieestudyabroad Pack your bags! It’s almost time for your study abroad adventure #cieestudyabroad #studyabroad #internationalstudent #packing #packinglist #packingessentials #studyabroadtips #greenscreen love triangles - Happy Trees Packing your life into a... keep reading
10 Best Cafes in Barcelona
By: Tara Shadravan I’ve been living in Barcelona for my fourth month now—I know because my 90 day metro pass just expired. I have established my favorite park, mastered the... keep reading
What is Reverse Culture Shock? 3 Examples
You’ve probably heard of culture shock , the disorienting experience of being in a new place and having to adapt to foreign customs and expectations. But did you know that... keep reading
Biking Culture in Copenhagen
By: Audrey Snider Studying abroad in Copenhagen is a unique experience in many ways. Something that always sticks out to me about this city is the biking culture. During week... keep reading
Chinese New Year: The Ultimate Guide
Red envelopes, firecrackers, and a feast that puts your college meal plan to shame – Chinese New Year is the celebration of the year, and you don’t want to miss... keep reading
The European Train System vs. Budget Airlines: Which is Better for Studying Abroad?
By: Lauren Bloch As a student studying abroad in Europe, one of the best ways to explore the continent is by traveling from one city to the next. I’ve had... keep reading
Studying Abroad in London as a Hispanic First-Generation Student
By: Kimberly Hurtado Lora I am forever grateful to CIEE for the amazing opportunity to study abroad in London. I’m a Hispanic first-generation student who never thought the world would... keep reading
An Ode to my Favorite Neighborhood in Seoul: Seongsu-dong
By: Kaitlyn Kong When people think of Seoul, many may immediately envision the hustle and bustle of districts like Gangnam or Myeongdong. However, for me, there’s one neighborhood that stands... keep reading
Walking Through Art Exhibitions at C/O Berlin
By: Ivan Acevedo Hey y’all! Name’s Ivan. I’m a fourth-year at UC Berkeley, studying English and hoping to go into the advertising industry after college. If you’d like to see... keep reading
Planning a trip to Busan in less than a week
By: Yohanan Brown As the semester was starting to come to an end my friends and I decided to take a trip to Busan. We were at dinner on a... keep reading
Day Trip to the Alhambra
By: LiSha Powell Hi! My name is LiSha, and I studied abroad with CIEE during the fall 2024 semester in Seville, Spain. There were countless highlights during the trip, but... keep reading
Thrift Your Way Through Paris Fashion: 4 Best Spots
By: Kalissa Woo Coming to Paris, I wouldn’t have called myself a fashion expert. My style was a mix of trends without much thought. But being in one of the... keep reading
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
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