4.4 - 1702 Reviews

CIEE

https://www.ciee.org/

CIEE is a program provider offering 395 abroad programs. Programs offered include Study Abroad, Internship, Intensive Language, and Online Program abroad programs in 32 countries such as Italy, Spain, Netherlands, and Botswana.

CIEE is a nonprofit study abroad and intercultural exchange organization that transforms lives and builds bridges between individuals and nations by sponsoring a wide variety of opportunities for the exchange of ideas and experiences. CIEE helps people develop skills for living in a globally interdependent and culturally diverse world, and contributes to a more peaceful global community by humanizing international relations.

CIEE partners with overseas universities to provide direct matriculation options, creates CIEE courses to add to the offerings, and staffs each Study Center with CIEE-employed Resident Staff who provide co-curricular activities and around-the-clock student services. We offer quality academics with opportunities for cultural engagement such as excursions, homestays, volunteer opportunities, and internships to provide the highest quality study abroad experiences.

For more information, visit our website.

Study Abroad with CIEE

OVERALL RATING 4.4
Based on 1702 Reviews
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December 4, 2025
Past Review Prague Was Incredible. CIEE: Prague - Central European Studies

"I learned how much we are shaped by our culture's history, how resilient people are, how to be a competent traveler, etc. It was absolutely worthwhile and transformative. "

Brandeis University
Past Review Great Time, Great City CIEE: Amsterdam - Social Sciences + Humanities

"Learned to be independent "

Brandeis University
Past Review Something Else CIEE: Prague - Central European Studies

"I learned so much, but I think the most important thing was that I learned what I'm capable of when I quit my comfort zone, and that felt priceless. "

Brandeis University
Past Review Great Time Abroad CIEE: Barcelona - Economics and Culture

"My experience abroad was great. I had a wonderful host family and I was able to get to know many people and see a variety of places."

Wellesley College
Past Review Amazing Time! CIEE: Legon - Arts + Sciences

"I learned a lot about the power of black women and I was able to really examine parts of myself that I didn't consider exploring. I also gained wonderful life-long friends and this program was worth it."

Wellesley College
Past Review Bad Apartment, Great Experience CIEE: Madrid - Liberal Arts

"I really did learn more about who I was as a person, I learned to look at the world from a more open and accepting viewpoint, I became fluent in another language, discovered a new passion for travel, and made lifelong memories with new friends. "

Brandeis University
Past Review A Charming City CIEE: Dublin - Engineering, Technology & Society

"Great cultural experience, a lot of traveling"

Middlebury College
Past Review I Left My Heart In Amman! CIEE: Amman - Arabic Language

"I got way more comfortable using Arabic casually and confidently, and was finally able to live out of Austin for a long period which improved my sense of self. "

The University of Texas at Austin
Past Review A Great Time In A Great City CIEE: Prague - Central European Studies

"A lot about my self and independence and how to adapt "

Brandeis University
Past Review Great Language Practice But Not For Me Culturally CIEE: Madrid - Liberal Arts

"It was worthwhile"

Brandeis University
Past Review Barcelona Is Pure Magic CIEE: Barcelona - Business & Culture

"Gained independence"

Brandeis University
Past Review The Best Experience Of My Life. CIEE: Amsterdam - Social Sciences + Humanities

"How to live in the present. "

Brandeis University
Past Review Exceptional Immersion Into The Life Of A Netherlander CIEE: Amsterdam - Social Sciences + Humanities

"My experience abroad was the best time of my college career. I become increasingly independent and confident as the trip progressed. I learned how to navigate a foreign city and become comfortable in new environments. "

Brandeis University
Past Review Study Abroad In Germany: Getting In Touch With Yourself CIEE: Berlin - Open Campus Program

"It was most definitely worth while. I gained a new sense of self confidence, and was really able to learn who I was as a person and gain a new respect for not only myself and for other people as well."

Berea College
Past Review Learn, Plan, Go With The Flow. CIEE: Seville - Business + Society

"I gained everything from this study abroad. I learned who I was, what I wanted out of life, and to take advantage of my time. "

Indiana University - Bloomington
Past Review Unreal. CIEE: Amsterdam - Business + Culture

"Living on my own and liberating my soul."

Brandeis University
Past Review Walking A Lot In Praha CIEE: Prague - Central European Studies

"I gained a very basic knowledge of Czech, a better knowledge of beer and that is about it. "

Wellesley College
Past Review Great City, Terrible Education CIEE: Amsterdam - Business + Culture

"It was definitely worthwhile to go abroad and be able to have so many new experiences."

Brandeis University
Past Review Exploring Morocco: A Student's Perspective CIEE: Rabat - Language and Culture

"I improved my Arabic, especially my conversational skills and my Darija. I learned extensively about the culture of Morocco, including the history, politics, and religion of the country. As well as that, I learned about the culture and history of the Magreb and of the Middle East, particularly in regards to the Arab Spring. I le..."

Birmingham-Southern College
Past Review Una Experiencia Inolvidable! CIEE: Seville - Business + Society

"My semester in Sevilla was one of the best experiences of my life! I'm most grateful to CIEE for the opportunity to live with a host family. I absolutely LOVE my host family! They took me to extended family gatherings and day trips, we ate dinner together every night, and they went out of their way to make sure I had an enrichin..."

Indiana University - Bloomington
Past Review Became More Independent/Mature CIEE: Alicante - Language & Culture

"I learned a lot about the French culture"

Wartburg College
Past Review I Only Made One Friend But It Was Fun CIEE: Amsterdam - Social Sciences + Humanities

"I gained a lot of things I cant list them all, mainly independence though"

University of Hartford
Past Review Best Study Abroad Experience I Could've Asked For CIEE: Buenos Aires - Liberal Arts

"I came back with a new perspective, a lot of cool stories, a lot of people from there that were hard to leave (i.e host family), and just overall amazing memories. "

Wellesley College
Past Review The Time Of My Life CIEE: London - Arts + Sciences (Westminster)

"I just gained perspective. You learn so much about yourself and the type of person you are. What you're built for and what you can handle. It's a very revealing experience. It was definitely worthwhile. Some days I still can't believe I was able to experience it. "

University of Tulsa
Past Review Best Experience Of My Life CIEE: London - Open Campus Program

"How to navigate amongst such a busy and culturally diverse city. It was totally worthwhile. "

University of Westminster