High School Summer Abroad Blog
Find Your Flow and Row, Row, Row!
The overarching theme of this fourth and last week is personal development. Students are working on a multimedia project about their experience in a foreign country, making cultural comparisons with... keep reading
A weekend to remember in Ariège!
Over the weekend the Aerospace group had an overnight trip to Ariège. On Saturday morning we departed and took a bus to Accrobranche Parc d'Orlu ropes course among the Pyrenees... keep reading
Our visit to Almere and the Upcyclecentrum
The group went to visit Almere and its Upcyclecentrum (upcycling center) Almere is a city born from nothing. It is situated at the bottom of what was once an inland... keep reading
Maximizing Our Final Week: Unmissable Experiences for CIEE Students in London
Saturday was another fabulous day in the UK! CIEE students took a riverboat to the seaside borough of Greenwich to enjoy the views of London’s most cherished landmarks such as... keep reading
The Edo Furin: A Traditional Japanese Wind Chime
This week, the students got the opportunity to decorate their very own Furin (風鈴・ふうりん), a traditional Japanese wind chime. It is common to find Furin hanging on balconies or outside... keep reading
Embracing Tradition: The Art of Aizome Tie-Dye
Aizome, the traditional art of Japanese "tie dye," has been a cherished art form in Japan for centuries. Known for its deep blue indigo hues, Aizome was historically used for... keep reading
A Modern-day Escapade into Historic Tainan
This past weekend, students journeyed to Tainan to explore its profound historical significance as one of the Taiwan's oldest cities. Initially established by the Dutch in the early 17th century... keep reading
A Family Reunion at Loch Ness - and Some Alpacas, too.
Over the weekend, I FINALLY got to take my friends to see my home-- Loch Ness! After the busy week last week, it was time for a break and a... keep reading
Taste Test and Cathedral
Today students visited an over 300 year old cafe, Ca’n Joan. They were able to try the legendary ensaïmadas (traditional Mallorcan pastries), homemade ice cream, and thick hot chocolate. If... keep reading
Chapels, Tombs, Portraits, Shopping and the Hike That Wasn’t
Oh what fun I have had with my friends!! We have been so busy checking out all of the amazing things Edinburgh has to offer! On Tuesday, June 25, we... keep reading
An Unforgettable Overnight Trip in Puerto Plata
IT'S FRIDAY, and the excitement in the air was palpable as we embarked on our much-anticipated overnight trip. We started our journey by gathering all the students from their homestays... keep reading
Venture Teams...Hard at Work!
During the past couple of weeks, students have been working with their venture team to identify a business problem, design solutions and address the requirements to make the solution a... keep reading
A World of Plants in the Eternal City: Exploring Rome's Botanical Garden
This week we escaped the heat at the Botanical Gardens in Rome. The garden is home to thousands of plant species native to Italy and non-native, many plants come from... keep reading
A week and a Life in Berlin
First and foremost, I want to take this opportunity to thank the parents for sharing their sons and daughters with us for the past three weeks. We are truly blessed to have had such a wonderful engineering group, and I will miss our discussions and walks through the streets of Berlin. It has been an enjoyable experience watching the joy and excitement through the eyes of the students. I know each one of you will cherish these moments for a lifetime.
Hang 10!
This past weekend students explored local markets, travelled to Boulders Beach to see the penguins and saw the western-most cape which Cape Town was named after! Students also learned how... keep reading