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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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On fait du kayak! Enjoying Rennes via Water

By Stephanie Segretto at CIEE

When the sun is blazing and the temperatures rise, there's nothing more refreshing than spending time on or near water. Our students had the perfect opportunity to cool off and... keep reading

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Urban art in Palma de Mallorca

By Eblin Molina at CIEE

Palma has a lot to offer. It has something for everybody. Here you can find beautiful beaches, delicious food, interesting stores, fabulous plazas, amazing historical buildings and monuments, wonderful people... keep reading

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Natural Wonder of the World: A Student Journey to Iguazú

By Graham Cruise at CIEE

After taking a short plane trip from Buenos Aires to Iguazú, our first stop was exploring the Triple Frontera, where Argentina, Brazil, and Paraguay meet, separated only by the river... keep reading

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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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Segovia - Where History Meets Adventure

By Miles Meijer at CIEE

Read on to find out about castles, kayaks, and culture!

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Allez au zoo! Discovering Endangered Species Preservation at Parc Bourbansais in Rennes, France

By Stephanie Segretto at CIEE

Parc Bourbansais is a park between Rennes and Saint Malo and it’s no ordinary zoo; it’s one of many of the new types of animal parks concerned with the preservation... keep reading

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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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STEP into Your Future

By Susan Henkel at CIEE

Students participated in an interactive activity designed to peak their STEM and STEAM curriculum creativity. The STEP Futurability District https://www.steptothefuture.it/en/what-is-step links students to the future while showing them their present... keep reading

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The Last Supper

By Susan Henkel at CIEE

Leonardo da Vinci's piece "The Last Supper" was painted for the Dominican monastery Santa Maria delle Grazie of Milan between 1495 and 1498. This magnificent painting, which is painted directly... keep reading

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So Long, Lisbon

By Katie Fennessey at CIEE

Saying goodbye to our Lisbon.

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A Baobab that rose from the Okavango Delta

By RaeKenya Walker at CIEE

There are some things that are iconic to the continent of Africa- the big five, delicious food and the majestic Baobab tree. The Baobab is known as the tree of... 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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Universal Studios Japan

By Leslie O'Brien at CIEE

Thrills were had by all when we visited Universal Studios Japan. Students were so excited to experience the thrills at the amusement park. From Super Nintendo World to Jurassic Park... 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