High School Summer Abroad Blog

Embarking on a journey filled with language, culture, and endless discoveries, our recent escapade to Argentina's enchanting landscapes has left us in awe and wonder. As we ventured from Buenos... keep reading

Tango, Art, and Cultural Exploration This week, we delved deep into the rich tapestry of Argentine culture. From mastering the art of Tango to uncovering the wonders of the Xul... keep reading

Hello from Buenos Aires! Our group of students from the United States has been having an incredible time immersing ourselves in the language and culture of Argentina. Wednesday, we had... keep reading

This weekend, we experienced the rich culture and traditions of Buenos Aires, Argentina. Our first stop was Estancia la Mimosa, a picturesque ranch that is home to the iconic gaucho... keep reading

This week in Buenos Aires, Argentina, we had the incredible opportunity to see and experience some of the city's most fascinating sites. One of the highlights of our trip was... keep reading

One of the most important aspects of our program is sharing time with Argentinian families. What a great way to share experiences in the target language while building important relationships... keep reading

The excitement grew in the airport as students arrived from all over the country to meet each other. We only had a few hours to meet before departure, but students... keep reading

Pizza is a favorite food of our students and one of our afternoon cultural activities was to learn how to make pizza. This was not just an ordinary pizza. This... keep reading

Our weekend in Iguazú was packed with excursions ranging from long treks through the waterfalls and local animal sightings. On Monday, before heading back to CIEE campus, we took a... keep reading

It is almost impossible to find the right words to describe the beauty of Parque Nacional Iguazú. These waterfalls in the middle of the jungle are breathtaking! It does not... keep reading

We had to take a long bus ride to the Belgrano neighborhood to come see ChinaTown in Argentina. It is the center core of the Chinese community in Argentina. It... keep reading

This Thursday we mixed things up from our typical afternoon activities of exploring the city on foot and instead headed to the planetarium for a more relaxed cultural experience. We... keep reading

For our last weekend in Australia we got to spend a weekend in Katoomba and the Blue Mountains! On the way there we stopped at Featherdale Wildlife where our students... keep reading

What a great afternoon at the Milonga El Beso in Buenos Aires! We went for tango lessons, had fun practicing the steps we learned, and had café con leche and... keep reading

Tuesday. Weather was cold but fortunately sun was shining, so, perfect day to visit the Ecological Reserve! The Costanera Sur Ecological Reserve is the biggest and most biodiverse green space... keep reading