College Study Abroad Blog

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.

Studying abroad is a large step into developing your cultural knowledge and exposure to new and unique experiences. Before you take off and even after you arrive at your host destination, you may feel excited, prepared, or eager, but you could also be feeling nervous, scared, or uncertain of what to expect. It is this internal tension that can be hard to process, leading your body to go into survival mode. It is important to ask yourself, how can you deal with this tension in a way that fosters understanding and growth? Well, Intercultural Communications and Leadership is a class offered by CIEE that is designed to help you not only answer that question, but put it in practice. Here is why you should take it!

We love to hear about the experience of our students who, in addition to studying, do their internships in Berlin. This is the case of Deborah Moreno, one of our... keep reading

Grace Kadia is part of the Summer Global Internship students at CIEE Berlin. She is originally from Fort Worth, Texas and studying at the University of North Texas, where is... keep reading

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

While you excitedly explore CIEE Study Abroad locations and specific program options, don’t forget to look for study abroad courses in specific areas of study, too! Being in the classroom... keep reading

Andrea Adam Moore is the Director of the CIEE Center in Berlin. She is one of the real "berliners" of the team, but also very connected to USA, after living... keep reading

As you gear up for your study abroad adventure in Estonia, get ready to dive into a world where the 'E' stands for electronic, and the possibilities are boundless. The... keep reading

By Brenna Tosh (2024 J-term student in Taipei) My CIEE experience in Taiwan was transformational. I seriously encourage anyone considering one of their programs to take the leap of faith... keep reading

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

Heading on an incredible study abroad journey where the locals primarily speak in Spanish? Then you’ll want to know some common Spanish slang words and phrases ahead of time so... keep reading

While you excitedly explore CIEE Study Abroad locations and specific program options, don’t forget to look for study abroad courses in specific areas of study, too! Being in the classroom... keep reading

Curious about Russian language study abroad programs? You’re in the right place! CIEE offers several exciting study abroad programs in an incredible location: Estonia. Let’s dive in as we discuss... keep reading

Culture shock is inevitable and a huge part of why studying abroad is both exhilarating and temporarily stressful. The curiosity and excitement of trying to understand how a culture entirely... keep reading

A large part of the Argentine population are descendants of Italian immigrants, who came to this country during the late 1800s and early 1900s. You can see the Italian influences... keep reading