High School Summer Abroad Blog
Active Filters:
Weekend in Malacca, Malaysia
As we made our way to the last weekend in Singapore, with the students working hard on their entrepreneurship ideas, we went on our planned trip to the city of... keep reading
First Weekend Highlights!
As we make our way to the half way point of this three-week program, the students are hard at work on their business proposal. They have had lessons on entrepreneurship... keep reading
Discovering Singapore: Our First Two Days with CIEE
Greetings from Singapore! Our journey with the CIEE High School Study Abroad Program in Global Entrepreneurship has just begun, and what an incredible start it has been. We landed in... keep reading
Exploration Continues in the Lion City!
Yesterday we participated in a cultural and walking tour of Singapore’s Chinatown. The student’s Chinese instructor Ms. Jiang Chan led our group to some of the historical sites such as... 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
Creativity in Melaka!
Our class learned about Malaysian batik that is an art of decorating with wax. This is a very old form of art. Malaysian batik is lively, bright and can be... keep reading
Adventures in Melaka
We set off on an overnight trip to Melaka, Malaysia to immerse ourselves in the beautiful and rich culture of the Malay. We started the day off early and ended late to fit in as much exploration as possible and....MISSION ACCOMPLISHED! We already had a wonderful time and still have more to come!
Building Upon Foundations
Business ideas are flowing, and students are creating stronger and stronger proposals. Classes are full of information which students are utilizing in incredible ways!
Settled in Singapore
Week 2 has already been full of adventure and exploration! The Night Safari, Botanical Gardens, Presence Pictures, and daily exploration have kept us busy and continuously learning.
Wrapping Up Our First Week: Forest Adventure, Universal, and Entrepreneurship
We have completed our first week here in Singapore; time flies when you’re having fun! Time isn’t the only thing flying, the students spend Friday morning zip-lining and exploring a... keep reading
Getting the Ball Rolling: Building Knowledge and Friendships in Singapore
The young entrepreneurs have gotten to work! The students spent Wednesday morning exploring the businesses at Kampong Glam. They went shop to shop to interview business owners about their journeys... keep reading
Welcome to Singapore: Let the Adventure Begin!
Things are heating up in Singapore! Despite the high temperatures, students and staff have had an action-packed, fun-filled first few days in Singapore. Upon arrival, the group toured the surrounding... keep reading
Sustainability in Singapore
As a densely populated island city state that is only 719 km² (278 mi²) (smaller than the size of New York City), Singapore must be conscious of their land and... keep reading
Channeling Frida Kahlo
Hidden talents have emerged for some students as they’ve been participating in a few different artistic endeavors over the past couple weeks. The activities that students have done have combined... keep reading
Singapore Botanic Gardens
After a morning of rain, the weather held off as students enjoyed a trip to the Singapore Botanic Gardens, the first UNESCO Heritage Site in Singapore and the first and... keep reading