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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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14 New High School Study Abroad Programs for Summer 2025

By High School Summer Abroad at CIEE

The new school year has just started, but are you already thinking about next summer? With 14 new programs spanning the globe, CIEE has an immersive high school summer abroad... keep reading

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A Delicious Farewell

By Bethany Malcolm at CIEE

Last night, the Honors Program celebrated the end of a wonderful month at the Brasserie de la Paix in Rennes. Students enjoyed a delicious three course meal, with French specialties... 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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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

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Folklorico Dance, a core memory made

By Dayana Gomez at CIEE

Student of session 2 shares her experience of her final days in Costa Rica.

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Sushi Time - Come on, grab your friends!

By Sarah Wong at CIEE

Sushi time means getting eat your work!

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Lost in Florence: Finding Art in Every Corner

By Samuele Bassi at CIEE

When Sam writes an article, you know the students are waking up early! Let's set aside thoughts of the Colosseum and the ancient Romans for a moment because we’re about... keep reading

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New Experiences and Friendships

By Le Tran at CIEE

As we head into our third week of this journey together, students have settled into their routine for balancing academic growth, social bonding, and cultural exploration. The morning started with... keep reading

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Amazing Excursions!

By Anaya Benzan at CIEE

Waterfalls; Cacao; Boat; Karaoke; Fun!

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Fun in the Kitchen

By Eblin Molina at CIEE

We learn more than just cooking when we are in the kitchen. That is what our students experienced when we attended a master class with Chef Riccardo Paglia. It was... keep reading

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Florentine Dreams

By T.J. Slancauskas at CIEE

Overnight Trip to Florence

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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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Viking Charm and Hygge Vibes: CIEE Students Immerse Themselves in Copenhagen

By Marina Tavarez at CIEE

Copenhagen, the vibrant capital of Denmark, is proving to be a captivating classroom for students enrolled in CIEE's study abroad program. These young scholars are venturing beyond textbooks, experiencing firsthand... keep reading