High School Semester Abroad Blog

How hiding from the rain turned into a well-spent afternoon filled with human connection. Last week, I took a trip with a few other exchange students to a fishing village... keep reading

Before moving to Brazil, I had almost zero experience with Portuguese. I downloaded the Duolingo app on my phone, but I rarely used it. Until I boarded the plane from... keep reading

On the flight here, I got pretty nervous about making new friends. Would the locals be able to speak English with me? If they could, would they like me? What... keep reading

CIEE is not currently offering programs in Brazil, but check out our other programs around the world. I expected the Brazilian culture to be different from the American culture I... keep reading

In the United States, we exchange gifts and donate time or financial resources to charity during the holidays. In Brazil, many Christmas traditions are different than back home, but the... keep reading

CIEE is not currently offering programs in Brazil, but check out our other programs around the world. Going to school is a BIG part of studying abroad. What a surprise... keep reading

My fellow "Intercamibistas" and I took a boat off the island for a weekend. We visited historic villages, deserted beaches, and other islands. Check out the video above for a... keep reading