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What to Expect from a High School Summer Abroad Business Program

By High School Summer Abroad at CIEE

Imagine spending your summer exploring the world, learning from real entrepreneurs what it takes to succeed in business, and making new friendships and connections that last a lifetime. With a... keep reading

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Top 7 Benefits of Taking a Language Immersion Program in High School

By High School Summer Abroad at CIEE

More and more high schoolers are taking advantage of study abroad in order to become immersed in a new language. But why is immersion the best way to learn a... keep reading

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What It’s Like Living in a Homestay While Studying Abroad in High School

By High School Summer Abroad at CIEE

Understanding the meaning of homestay is crucial for those seeking an immersive and authentic travel experience. While studying abroad, a "homestay" is where you live with a local family and... keep reading

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Sun, Sand, and Competition: Beach Olympics in Alicante

By Nicole DeLaura-Ariola at CIEE

Our students competed in beach olympics to start wrapping up their final week as Global Navigators (for now)!

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El Museo de las Ilusiones

By Josue Tellez Arzate at CIEE

A challenge to your imagination. The Museum of Illusions and Public Transport.

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Explorons la Bretagne!

By Jeff Pageau at CIEE

One of the highlights of this program for many students are the various excursions offered during their month in Rennes. Last weekend, we explored St-Malo and the surrounding region. Today... keep reading

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Tapas & Talking: Community Conversations the Tasty Way

By Nicole DeLaura-Ariola at CIEE

Our Global Navigators get the opportunity to connect their Spanish skills from the classroom to real life by speaking with locals in our Community Conversations everyday!

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Our Final Days

By Anaya Benzan at CIEE

Activities and Actionable Proposals!

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Student Spotlight - Sarah Mathew, Memories in Morocco

By Rihane Zoubairi at CIEE

Throughout these past 3 weeks, I have immersed myself in the rich culture and diversity of Morocco. This program has given me a sense of community and has helped me... keep reading

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Final Reflections and Advice for Future Students

By Sara Garrett at CIEE

It is our last day here in Botswana and before all the tears began, we asked students to share some of their final reflections and thoughts. Over the past three... keep reading

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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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Making summer sounds

By Miki Hanada at CIEE

Walking around the street, people can hear the beautiful sounds, which are coming from “Furin.” It is traditional Japanese sound maker, which people put on the balcony and porches of... keep reading

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Traditional Japanese art: Aizome Indigo Dyeing

By Miki Hanada at CIEE

Week 3 of our summer program brought an exciting and immersive cultural experience for our students: creating their own Aizome dyeing. The Aizome is Japanese traditional indigo dyeing. The Aizome... keep reading

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Trip to Kinmen!

By Miao Juan Lao at CIEE

*Below is another student blog! Yay!* DAY 13 We arrived in Kinmen after a short one-hour flight and were greeted by our tour guide, Peter, who took us straight to... keep reading