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Tipping Etiquette Around the World: Your Go-To Guide
One of the best parts of traveling is sampling the cuisine. Fresh pasta in Italy. Empanadas in Chile. Bulgogi in South Korea. Since you’ll most likely visit several places during... keep reading
Thrive in 2025 with CIEE Study Abroad’s New Programs
If you’re seeking an enriching study abroad or international internship experience in 2025, look no further than CIEE Study Abroad! With our expanded academic portfolio expanding that now includes tons... keep reading
Challenges of Studying Abroad You May Face (And How to Overcome Them)
Studying abroad is an adventure of a lifetime, yet like anything, it can come with some challenges and learning curves. After all, you are exploring a (likely) brand new country... keep reading
What to Do if You Get Sick Abroad: 5 Tips
A cough here and a sneeze there. Then come the headaches and stomachaches. Followed by a fever and chills. They’re all rough to overcome when you’re in college, surrounded by... keep reading
Top 10 Tips for Anxious Flyers and How to Manage Your First Time Flying Abroad
A study abroad experience guarantees you’ll be enriching your education, participating in exciting activities, and soaring to new heights – quite literally. And if you’re someone who is scared of... keep reading
How to Deal with Homesickness: 6 Tips to Overcome It
You’re so excited to board that plane for a study abroad experience that will change your life, right? So, why, in your first week of being there are you wondering... keep reading
What is Culture Shock? 4 Examples and Tips to Adjust
A possible result of traveling internationally is culture shock. And this phenomenon can happen when you study abroad, too. Don’t get too overwhelmed by this – culture shock can sometimes... keep reading
Top 5 Italian Holidays and Traditions
Ever wondered what it's like to celebrate like an Italian? Spoiler alert: It's not just about pizza and pasta. When you mix ancient traditions, mouth-watering food, and a dash of... keep reading
What I Packed to Study Abroad in Gaborone, Botswana
A master list of the items you should bring to study abroad in Gaborone, Botswana - including tips and tricks from my student perspective at the University of Botswana campus.
What Are the Advantages and Disadvantages of Studying Abroad?
@cieestudyabroad These are the pros and cons of studying abroad! #cieestudyabroad #studyabroad #studyabroadadvice #studyabroadprograms #wheretostudyabroad #howtostudyabroad #college Sunshine - WIRA Studying abroad is a big decision. On the one hand... keep reading
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
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
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
How to Study Japanese in Japan: 3 Easy Steps
If you’ve ever dreamed of ordering ramen like a pro, exploring ancient temples, or binge-watching anime without subtitles, studying Japanese in Japan is your next big adventure. With vibrant Tokyo... keep reading
2 Pieces of Advice for Studying Abroad
By: Claire Jacobson When people say studying abroad is the best part of college you have to believe them. As an engineering major, it always seemed like a little bit... keep reading