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So Long, Lisbon

By Katie Fennessey at CIEE

Saying goodbye to our Lisbon.

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Our last days

By Julianne O'Connell at CIEE

It is hard to describe what these last few days have felt like for our student. In one sense it feels like we have been here forever— our group is... keep reading

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Tomar, Portugal - Portal to the Past

By JOrdan Okoniewski at CIEE

“Everyone put down your things, we have to leave NOW!!!” Chaos. Then the sound of 70 some people- the majority teenagers- running out of a luxury hotel lobby as quickly as possible...

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Lisbon Tile Museum and Language and Culture Tour

By Alyson Coppola at CIEE

Over the past two days students have been exploring Lisbon and discovering more about its' rich culture and history. Students began their day at the Museu do Azulejo, or National... keep reading

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Species and Surfing: Two Days on the Portuguese Coast

By Julianne O'Connell at CIEE

The second week of the program saw our Global Navigators exploring the water in all capacities. We got out of the classroom and into the field with tide-pooling and surfing... keep reading

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Cigarette butts? This is nuts!

By Emma Rasmussen at CIEE

Our marine biologists in training had the opportunity to volunteer alongside The Trash Traveller, Andreas Noe.

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Bom dia from Portugal

By Julianne O'Connell at CIEE

Bom dia and greetings from Portugal! Our students and Program Leaders have flown in to Lisbon from all over the U.S.A. and we are so excited to have three weeks... keep reading

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Unforgettable Experiences

By Ashley Auguste at CIEE

Our students have been having an incredible time in Portugal, immersing themselves in the local culture, history, and environment. Here's a snapshot of some of the unforgettable experiences they've had... keep reading

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We made it to PORTUGAL!

By Riley Leary at CIEE

YAY!!! Everyone was so patient on Day 1 as we gathered all of our group members throughout the day!!! Most of our travel days started very early (or LATE the... keep reading

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Os Golfinhos!

By Haleigh Donovan at CIEE

Our last week in Portugal is in full swing!This morning, we journeyed to Setúbal, a port city on the south bank of the River Sado known for being a major... keep reading

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Lisbon, July 12

By Connar Franklin at CIEE

Boa Tarde, After a few days of orientation, rest, and tracking down lost luggage, the cohort of students split into two groups to begin the program in earnest. Today, Group... keep reading

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¡Bem vindo a Portugal!

By Jacquelyn Duffy at CIEE

Bon dia! Olá! My name is Jacqui and I am a Program Leader for Aquatic Ecosystems and Sustainibility in Lisboa. Session II arrived Saturday and we hit the ground running... keep reading

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Setubal: Fish Market and Bottle Nose Dolphins

By Maya Malik at CIEE

This 4th of July, our students had the opportunity to celebrate in the beautiful town of Setubal. We went to the fish market, talked to locals, and ended the day... keep reading

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Rocks, Tidal Pools, and a beautiful small city.

By Debi Bochmann at CIEE

On June 27th students and Leaders traveled by bus to Avencas Beach to learn about the distribution and disturbance of intertidal organisms. Students were briefed on the Intertidal Twilight Zone... keep reading

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Bird watching with a side of Portuguese food: Our day at Lagos Pequena and the Lisbon Cooking Academy

By Maya Malik at CIEE

This Thursday our group had an opportunity to do two completely different, yet fun activities. The first was visiting Lagos Pequena, an extremely diverse coastal lagoon that is a protected... keep reading