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Nigerian Identity in Seoul I was born in Lagos, Nigeria, and immigrated to the United States with my family in 2011. My Nigerian-American identity has been a central part of... keep reading
An Afternoon Chat with Claire: From Minnesota to Berlin's Heartbeat!
Today, Claire Molson, one of our Open Campus students from Fall 2024 shares her impressions of Berlin. She grew up in St. Paul, Minnesota, and I go to school at... keep reading
When You Open Your Heart and Mind, Study Abroad Fills Them
"From taking classes in the beautiful historic Palazzo Guadagni building in Piazza Santo Spirito, visits to learn about the local Feminist Library - Fiesolana2b, to weekend trips to the Vatican Museums, Ravenna, Chiantiland, and Fiesole the moments that I will cherish from this experience are endless." Ziona King, Summer 2024, CIEE Florence
Ning Zhou, Trip Leader of PEA (Phillips Exeter Academy): "I advise the students to have an open-mind and immerse in the language and culture the country offers"
Our students from Phillips Exeter Academy (often called Exeter or PEA) left Berlin a few days ago. They had an amazing time living here at our dorm for 3 weeks... keep reading
CIEE named Overall Top Study Abroad Provider for 2023 by GoOverseas
CIEE has been named one of the Overall Top Study Abroad Providers by GoOverseas – a popular community review site for international and culturally immersive education programs. This is CIEE’s... keep reading
How Studying Abroad Truly Changed My Life
Being able to see the world and experience a new culture has given me new outlooks on life and sweet memories that I will never forget. In South Korea I... keep reading
Your Study Abroad FAQs [Answered!]: Part II
We get it. Embarking on the adventure of a lifetime raises some questions that require additional information. And that’s what we’re here to do! Read on as we answer your... keep reading
Surprising Shocks of Studying Abroad
One of the most unexpected and exciting aspects about studying abroad is just how many friends you make from countries all around the world. I have learned so much about... keep reading
Brixton: My neighbourhood
Brixton is in the heart of South London, it positively pulsates with energy and diversity. Its eclectic charm draws people from all walks of life, creating a unique tapestry of... keep reading
My experience in being a Black woman in South Korea
One of the things that I feared the most was having my Blackness interfere with my experience studying abroad. Upon choosing South Korea as my host country, I was already... keep reading
How To: KTX (Korea's Bullet Train)
Heyo! I just recently took a KTX train for the first time and thought I would share my experience. I decided to take a trip to Busan for the weekend... keep reading
Katie Durow: “In Berlin, the people rebel with outbursts of colour through art and music which cries with exhilarating freedom”
Katie is from an area near Chicago, Illinois. She studies at Arizona State University, double majoring in International Relations and German, an also double minoring in Sustainability and Human Rights... 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
5 Things About South Korea that Altered my Brain Chemistry
Accessible Public Transportation South Korea has an amazing public transportation system! Coming from Dayton, Ohio I’m used to having to drive if I want to get anywhere. Here I can... keep reading
National Health Insurance: Advice and Tips
Hello! I just had to pay my Health Insurance bill today, and I had many issues and questions about it, so I thought I'd share my experience as well as... keep reading