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Spanish life of a high school student

By Sergio Jimenez at CIEE

Be prepared for a challenge, but also the joys of living in Spain with a Spanish family and a Spanish school. Family life can be quite different from what you... keep reading

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Being here in Sevilla has been an awesome challenge!

By High School Semester Abroad at CIEE

I came into the program with a relatively high level of Spanish for a non-native speaker, but I can tell that my Spanish has really improved and I feel much... keep reading

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Cake by the ocean

By Sergio Jimenez at CIEE

Our HSA students were able to travel to Cádiz, the most Southern city in Europe. Cadiz, half island, half peninsula, is connected to the mainland by a narrow strip of... keep reading

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Flamenco class during Sevilla Spring Festival

By Sergio Jimenez at CIEE

If there was a time when using the flamenco- red-dress -woman-emoji was appropiate, it would be RIGHT NOW (INSERT EMOJI TIMES TEN) . Sevilla Spring Festival called FERIA is the... keep reading

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Hiking getaways in Sevilla

By Sergio Jimenez at CIEE

Seville GAP and HSA students continue discovering the incredible landscapes of Sevilla. Last weekend, we hiked through ancient mining routes datubg back from Roman colonization of the Iberian Peninsula. Check... keep reading

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Exploring Medieval castles, no big deal

By Sergio Jimenez at CIEE

Our high school students got the opportunity to explore two of the most important towns in the province of Seville: Alcalá de Guadaira and Utrera. Alcalá’s castle is the result... keep reading

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Parent Tips on Studying Abroad in the Age of COVID

By High School Semester Abroad at CIEE

After postponing this trip last fall, Dregen finally took off to Spain for a spring semester! While he is busy making new friends and exploring his new home, we exchanged... keep reading

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Guess who is back?!

By Sergio Jimenez at CIEE

It seems like a pandemia since we posted something here but those dark days are over (and we are sure the pandemia will too). We couldn´t be more excited at... keep reading

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¡Bienvenidos a Sevilla! SP20 Orientation

By Dani Gonzalez at CIEE

Our Spring 20 High School Abroad participants arrived in Spain a couple of weeks ago and attended a three day orientation in Seville, Spain. They arrived tired but excited for... keep reading

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It´s not goodbye, it´s hasta luego

By Raquel Burgos at CIEE

Last Saturday our HSA Fall students ended their experience in Sevilla to return back to the States. The airport was full of tears and "I will be back" like a... keep reading

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Gather

By Raquel Burgos at CIEE

At CIEEwe believe in the important of making memories. This is why every semester we organize a potluck with our high school students and families. It is a great time... keep reading

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Granada: one of the most beautiful cities in the world

By Raquel Burgos at CIEE

Trip to Granada: November 8-10 2019 Granada may not be known around the world but the Alhambra acts as an international representative for one of the most admired monuments and... keep reading

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Exploring Cadiz Province

By Dani Gonzalez at CIEE

One of the most important things about Studying Abroad is visiting new places. On the first weekend of October, we spend 3 days in Cadiz, the southernmost province in Spain... keep reading

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A true royal arrival

By Raquel Burgos at CIEE

Our Fall 19 High School Abroad participants arrived in Spain a couple of weeks ago and attended a three day orientation in Seville, Spain. Out CIEE students experienced an extremelly... keep reading

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It´s not a goodbye, it´s Hasta Luego

By Raquel Burgos at CIEE

It seems impossible, but the moment to say goodbye always arrive. If there are tears shed at the airport, don´t worry – it only reflects what a beautiful experience it... keep reading