College Study Abroad Blog

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

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

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

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

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

By: Elizabeth Gardner It can be extremely nerve-racking to make new friends while studying abroad. You likely won’t know anyone in the city you are moving to. However, I can... keep reading

By: Lydia Malen Hello! I am beyond excited to be writing my first blog post for CIEE! My name is Lydia Malen, and I have been an Open Campus Block... keep reading

By: Veronica Kaplan I would be lying if I said I was not nervous to go abroad, even more so due to the fact I had never been to Prague... keep reading

By: Diego Lara When asked where my favorite place to study abroad is, I stopped to think about my experiences. I want to think about all the memories and pros... keep reading

If you're curious about the difficulty of college courses in South Korea, as well as course planning and advice, then this article is for you. In this blog, I delve into my courses at Yonsei University and offer helpful advice for course planning—tune in to learn more!

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.

Il y a quelques semaines, le groupe de CIEE a eu la chance de visiter Omaha Beach, plus précisément le cimetière militaire américain à Colleville-sur-Mer. Il est situé au sommet... keep reading

Lors de notre excursion en Normandie, nous étions sur les plages du Débarquement sur lesquelles de grandes batailles se sont déroulées entre les Alliés et les Allemands. Nous avons également... keep reading

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!

Je vis à Rennes depuis environ trois mois maintenant et je pense que j’ai une bonne routine. Mais au début il y avait beaucoup de choses qui étaient très différentes... keep reading