College Study Abroad Blog

Hello! I’m Cicely, current CIEE Kyoto RA. I live in one of the dorms, the Shicata Avenir building, and am here to help with any problems and concerns. I’m from... keep reading

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

CIEE has once again been recognized as one of the Overall Top Study Abroad Providers by GoOverseas, a trusted platform for student reviews on international education programs! This marks another... keep reading

By: Lexi Beck Goulash, Pho, Sushi, or Samosas, I’ll take it!I have never been a picky eater, and from my understanding neither are the Czechs. Before studying abroad in Prague... keep reading

Written by: Grace Beaster a student from: Open Campus Sring Block 1 2025 One of the best parts of Danish culture that I’ve discovered while here is a concept called... keep reading

One aspect of studying abroad in a foreign country that comes along with the amazing experiences is realizing and being grateful for everything you have at home. I really never appreciated how nice it is to be around your native language and the importance of being able to communicate. I’m very lucky, since most Danes speak very good English, so I can get by, but if I had traveled to a different country it would be even more difficult. By studying abroad, I feel I have become a lot more confident and independent. One aspect that has helped me is having an amazing host family. I think my experience would have been a lot more challenging if I didn’t have them.

Thanksgiving, an American holiday celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November, was celebrated not only in America this year, but also in France, as my American friends and I brought... keep reading

During my first week in Seoul, I went to a baseball game with my friends. We had a good time and whatnot, but that's not what's important here. We got... keep reading

Kimbap, kimbap, and more kimbap! Read on to find out more about two more vegan restaurants I've been to in Seoul: Youngmi Gimbap (영미김밥) and Maru Jayeonsik Gimbap (마루자연식김밥)!

A menu of cafes around the Yonsei campus, including favorite drinks and recommended items.

Read on to find out more about one of the vegan restaurants I've tried in South Korea: Camouflage!

A review of Korean Tupperware options - and the lack thereof.

As you prepare to arrive in Seoul (or if you're already in Seoul), you might be excited to explore the wonderful food that the city has to offer. As a major foodie, I have explored the cracks and crevices of the city's food scene, and we DO NOT gatekeep here! So here are my top eats in Seoul that are also budget friendly, cause college students deserve to eat good food too!

Look into some of my favorite eats and excursions on Jeju Island. If you are looking for some things to add to your itinerary, then this is for you! The world is yours to explore and Jeju is the next stop.

Dish #1: Naengmyeon Like many others new to Korean cuisine, when I first heard of this dish which directly translates to “cold noodles” I was definitely suspicious. All the noodles... keep reading