High School Summer Abroad Blog

Is your teen thinking about studying abroad? That’s super exciting! Choosing the right program, however, can feel overwhelming—especially if your teen is having a hard time deciding where they want... keep reading

Check out our top tips to help you support your teen’s academic and personal growth abroad!

Once your teen is accepted on their CIEE high school summer abroad program and you have confirmed their participation, anticipation will fill your home. There are two very important tasks... keep reading

Pre-departure tasks are designed to ensure a seamless transition into your teen's high school summer abroad program. Discover what pre-departure tasks are all about.

Hear from Troy Peden, industry expert and parent of CIEE Global Navigators, about the impact that high school study abroad programs can have on teens.

Every year, CIEE hires Program Leaders to lead participants on their Global Navigator high school summer abroad. Discover the 6 reasons Program Leaders are a core component of our programs.

High school summer abroad is not just about teens exploring a topic in an exciting location. It’s also about finding a temporary home away from home. Read the 7 things you should know about our housing options.

Want to hear from parents who sent their teens on program? Check out our podcast conversation featuring parents of Global Navigators who traveled to China, France, and Spain!

Your teen might be the first in the family to study abroad, to travel outside the U.S., and/or to take a solo flight. This is both exciting and nerve-wracking—so the... keep reading