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Unforgettable Experiences
Our students have been having an incredible time in Portugal, immersing themselves in the local culture, history, and environment. Here's a snapshot of some of the unforgettable experiences they've had... keep reading
Homage to the Legacy of Advocates and Matrys
An individual may question which voice to follow whether from societal norms or their voice as a changemaker. What challenges do advocates face? Students toured the Mirabal Sisters Museum, in... keep reading
From Waste to Wonder
A group of students from the CIEE Dublin Social Justice Program visited the Rediscovery Centre, where they explored the practical applications of the circular economy. Guided by Jackie, they toured various exhibits demonstrating innovative reuse of materials, such as eco-friendly furniture, sustainable fashion, and green building techniques. The tour highlighted the Centre's mission to transform waste into valuable resources and foster sustainability through education, community initiatives, and research. This experience encouraged students to adopt sustainable practices and consider their impact on the planet.
Tradition Goes On At The Ntonso Adinkra Village
Among the people of Ghana, many traditional garments used for socio-cultural ceremonies like child outdooring and naming, marriage, funerals, festivals and general gatherings carry messages. These messages can often indicate... keep reading
A Joyful Journey
A Joyful Journey at Cometas de Esperanza: Embracing Physical and Mental Well-Being Our adventure at Cometas de Esperanza began with an exhilarating Thursday morning. The day kicked off with a... keep reading
A New Perspective: Landfills, Music, Unity
Students were immediately welcomed into the Dominican community with their service project, museum visit, and a progressive dinner. Service Learning: Cometas de Esperanza, a local non-governmental organization in Santiago, provides... keep reading
Memorable Ending of First Week
Fun morning at Accion Callejera In the afternoon, students had a class in which it was discussed how to identify power and how can it be used positively and negatively... keep reading
Service Learning with Local NGO: Acción Callejera
Participants started the first full day of service at Acción Callejera, an NGO that offers support services that favorably impact the life and environment of children and adolescents at social... keep reading
Basic Twi for Going Out and About in Ghana
Like many other African countries, Ghana is multicultural and multilingual. Linguistic scholars like Opanin Agyekum say there are 50+ or 70+ Ghanaian languages depending on who is counting and how... keep reading
Constitution Hill: Built from the Bricks of the Old Fort Prision Complex
Today students in CIEE's Leadership and Service through Mandela's Example program visited the Old Fort Prison Complex and Constitution Hill. The students toured the complex and saw the cell where... keep reading
Arrival and Introduction to Life in Santiago, DR
Our first days in Santiago, Dominican Republic were filled with Jugo de Chinola (passion fruit juice), get to know you games, and adjusting to our homestays. Homestays Participants arrived Sunday... keep reading
What I Wish I Knew Before Study Abroad
As you finish packing, listen to alumni share on our latest podcast what they wish they'd knew before their summer trip
Rockets from Glen!
""Whoosh!" goes the rocket as the motor ignites. In seconds, the rocket is many meters above us, and then a brief moment of silence before the "pop" of the parachute... keep reading