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TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language)
What’s my favorite part of academics while studying abroad through CIEE, you ask? Why, TEFL, of course! TEFL, which stands for Teaching English as a Foreign Language, is a semester-long... keep reading
Stage d'enseignement
Pendant ces dernières semaines, j’ai fait un stage de pédagogie et d'enseignement avec des élèves en école primaire. Pour la première séance, j’ai observé le cours pour apprendre comment la... keep reading
Taking a Walk Through History: A Mini Tour of Historical Sites Featured in “The Tale of Genji”
Written by Michele Fujii, Academic Director CIEE Kyoto It’s been over a thousand years since the world’s first psychological novel, The Tale of Genji, was written by a noblewoman of... keep reading
CIEE Full Circle Experience - Life Update! By Margeaux Stapleton
Hey friends! I thought it was time for a life update. I know many of you watch my stories and reels, but as a friend reminded me the other day... keep reading
Differences between US & Australian academic culture
Study abroad is meant to be different to what you are used to back home. So be prepared for differences in and out of the classroom. Academic Calendar Australia: The... keep reading
Seeing more: A road trip to Swakopmund, Namibia
Over the mid semester break at University of Botswana, I decided to go on a road trip with 11 other exchange students, several being from the United States, but there... keep reading
French conversations and discussions
French is considered a romantic language, and since I have been here I have learned more about what that means. The liaisons, lush vowel combinations, and lack of accent on... keep reading
Reflections on Summer Wildlife Ecology + Conservation in Gaborone, Botswana
The Summer Wildlife Ecology and Conservation program provides numerous opportunities I count myself incredibly lucky to have experienced: witnessing wild elephants, ostriches, zebras, giraffes, hippos, and others in their natural... keep reading
Our Commitment to the Ancient Capital, Kyoto
Greetings from a hot and humid Kyoto, where the city is once again alive with the sights and sounds of Gion Matsuri, its most iconic festival. As I write this... keep reading
What is Study Abroad? Everything You Need to Know!
@cieestudyabroad Study Abroad 101 #cieestudyabroad #studyabroad #internationalstudent #collegemajors #collegelife #students #scholarships #studyabroadprograms #internships hollywood - rchie Every student hears about it, but what does study abroad mean , anyway? How... keep reading
Balancing Academics and Adventure: My Experience at Yonsei
As my semester abroad at Yonsei University in Seoul comes to a close, I’ve been reflecting on what has made this experience both rewarding and challenging. Coming from Bentley University... keep reading
Studying and Interning Abroad in Tallinn: A Reflection on International Cooperation
This blog post comes from our Spring 2025 student, Chloe who had the opportunity to intern at the Estonian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the country's largest business network dedicated... keep reading
No Crowds, No Small Talk, No Regrets: Studying in Estonia
This blog post comes from Caleb, our Spring 2025 student. During his semester abroad, Caleb interned at the International Centre for Defence and Security (ICDS), Estonia’s leading think tank focused... keep reading
How a Language Café in Berlin Became the Highlight of My Study Abroad
By: Marissa Bergquist One of my favorite memories from my study abroad experience in Berlin was going to a language cafe. For some context, prior to arriving in Berlin I... keep reading
Strengthening Student Support: CIEE Meets with the University of Auckland
A couple of weeks ago, our local CIEE team in Auckland had the pleasure of meeting with Sarah Sung, Study Abroad Manager at the University of Auckland (UoA). The meeting... keep reading