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Alcudia Adventures!

By Keira Freeman at CIEE

This week, our CIEE students embarked on an unforgettable journey to Alcudia. The adventure began with a double-decker bus ride, stopping at the Parc natural de sa’albufera for a unique... keep reading

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Stratford, Greenwich, and Bloomsbury with Creative Writing, London S2!

By Leslie Barnhart at CIEE

This past week, we finished our trip to Stratford upon Avon, had a walking tour of the interesting lives of writers in Bloomsbury, and took a day trip to Greenwich... keep reading

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Kutná Hora: Week 1 Weekend Trip

By Nathalie Vincent at CIEE

Saturday morning began with a 9:00 AM departure from Prague, with the students buzzing with excitement for their adventure to Kutná Hora, a town steeped in rich history and famed... keep reading

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Florentine Dreams

By T.J. Slancauskas at CIEE

Overnight Trip to Florence

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It All Sinks In at Mont Saint Michel

By Bethany Malcolm at CIEE

This past Saturday, the French Honors group went on an excursion to Normandie, specifically to the culturally important UNESCO site of Mont Saint Michel. Students enjoyed wildflowers and views of... keep reading

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A Day at Castle Bellver: The Perfect Spanish Study Break

By Ryan VanSant at CIEE

When you think of studying Spanish in the enchanting island of Mallorca, endless vocabulary lists and grammar rules might come to mind. But for a group of enthusiastic Global Navigators, a recent field trip to the majestic Castle Bellver turned an ordinary Thursday into an extraordinary adventure. Nestled atop a hill overlooking the vibrant city of Palma, Castle Bellver is not only a historical gem but also a perfect escape from the classroom.

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Unleashing Creativity: A Colorful T-Shirt Workshop with We Run The Streets Milano!

By Khadija Tirha at CIEE

Last week, we had an amazing T-shirt customizing workshop in Trezzano sul Naviglio with We Run The Streets Milano, an artistic collective based in Milan. Our students had a blast... keep reading

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Initiation à la Danse Bretonne

By Rebecca Fortgang at CIEE

Put on your dancing shoes and join our students in some traditional Breton dances. On Thursday students took a dancing class with 4 professional instructors who guided the group through... keep reading

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Kiyomizu - Fortunate Waters

By David Drumm at CIEE

The joys of the Japanese landscape are often derived from a balanced fusion of nature and traditional architecture. One of the most famous examples of this is the exquisite Kiyomizu... keep reading

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Games Galore!

By Larry Bogan at CIEE

Last week, we visited Ritsumeikan University in Kyoto, renowned for its contributions to game studies and its impressive archives. The students were thrilled to explore the extensive collection of games... keep reading

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To Fight or To Eat?

By Leslie O'Brien at CIEE

It’s hard to decide which was better: fighting with swords or making candy. Students were able to experience both of these during their second week here in Kyoto. Students traveled... keep reading

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Overnight Adventure: Days to Remember

By Albert Reyes at CIEE

Friday: A Thrilling Start to Our Overnight Trip The excitement was palpable as we embarked on our much-anticipated overnight trip. We began by gathering all the students from their homestays... keep reading

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Enjoying Estonia

By Ashley Bussiere at CIEE

Another successful week here in Estonia! Check out our video recap below.

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Vannes, Concarneau, Locronan, Trévarez -- Oh my!

By Doreena Fox at CIEE

This weekend, the students traveled to the historical region Cornouaille on the west coast of "la Bretagne," visiting Vannes, Concarneau, Locronan, and Trévarez. They departed Saturday morning for Vannes, the... keep reading

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Overnight Trip: Alcúdia

By Bethany Hansen at CIEE

Students travel to Alcúdia to take a break from classes and enjoy swimming, snorkeling, coasteering, games, pool time, and lasting friendships!