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 Go Abroad! CIEE: Barcelona - Liberal Arts

"I improved my language skills and cultural competency."

Wellesley College
Past Review Study Abroad In Spain The Best Experience Of My Life CIEE: Madrid - Liberal Arts

"I learned a lot about how I like to live. Also, the type of city in which I want to work and start my life in. It was extremely worthwhile. "

Trinity University
Past Review Nothing Like What I Expected! CIEE: Cape Town - Arts and Sciences

"Definitely worthwhile - gave me a much broader perspective and appreciation for what we have in the US"

Middlebury College
Past Review Exciting! CIEE: Amsterdam - Social Sciences + Humanities

"I learned that I love to travel and definitely want to think about moving/working abroad!"

Wellesley College
Past Review An Unforgettable Experience CIEE: Cape Town - Arts and Sciences

"A real sense of worldly perspective. The protests did make me think about the education systems of South Africa and the US, as well as how systemic racism differs between the two countries. The concepts were complex and interesting, and the conversations I had were incredibly worthwhile. "

Brandeis University
Past Review Best Decision I've Ever Made CIEE: Buenos Aires - Liberal Arts

"- Cultural competency - Fluency - Independence"

Wellesley College
Past Review An Educational Experience CIEE: Amsterdam - Social Sciences + Humanities

"Definitely a worthwhile experience. There was a lot to learn about the culture as well as what I want for myself going forward. "

Middlebury College
Past Review Lekker CIEE: Amsterdam - Social Sciences + Humanities

"I became more independent, learned how to allocate my time, etc."

Middlebury College
Past Review Prague: Forever In My Heart CIEE: Prague - Central European Studies

"I gained better cultural understanding, having to go through some cultural barriers. I learned how to be more independent, whether in Prague or as I travelled around Europe. I could not imagine a better study abroad experience, and hope to get back to Prague ASAP"

Brandeis University
Past Review Biking, Canals, And Poffertjes! CIEE: Amsterdam - Social Sciences + Humanities

"Yes, it was worthwhile. I gained confidence in my ability to travel alone and in a foreign place. I really came to appreciate my home school and how things are done there after seeing the differences with my host university. "

Wellesley College
Past Review Fun CIEE: Amsterdam - Social Sciences + Humanities

"Yes, I gained a lot"

Wellesley College
Past Review Gained A Different Perspective Through Cultural Integration CIEE: Cape Town - Arts and Sciences

"I gained a broader understanding of race relations and historical influence. "

Middlebury College
Past Review Unmatched Exposure And Exploration CIEE: Cape Town - Arts and Sciences

"A greater sense of independence and a more worldly paradigm."

Brandeis University
Past Review Amsterdam Was Life Changing CIEE: Amsterdam - Social Sciences + Humanities

"I learned that I can make anywhere my home. I really felt connected to the culture and to the city. It was incredibly worthwhile. "

Middlebury College
Past Review I Learned More In One Semester Than My Previous 3 Years Of College. CIEE: Madrid - Liberal Arts

"I gained a new perspective and outlook along with new ways of connecting with people. My favorite aspect was how my relationship with time changed."

Wellesley College
Past Review The Best Four Months Of My Life CIEE: Barcelona - Liberal Arts

"My speaking skills definitely improved a lot. I also learned a lot about the Spanish/Catalan culture and gained a new perspective on the world. It was definitely worthwhile."

Wellesley College
Past Review Learning That The World Is More Than Just A History Book Chapter CIEE: Gaborone - Community Public Health

"I had an amazing time during my semester abroad and learned a lot about how the healthcare system works in Botswana. Additionally, this experience was very impactful because I have spent a lot of my time in classrooms learning about Africa as a whole. The opportunity to hear about perspectives about Botswana and Africa from peop..."

Middlebury College
Past Review Prague Is A Great City! CIEE: Prague - Central European Studies

"It was definitely worthwhile and I learned a lot about myself and the world. I learned a lot of history from a different perspective, which I really appreciate. "

Brandeis University
Past Review Incredible. CIEE: Barcelona - Business & Culture

"I learned a lot about Spain and Barcelona, and also about myself. I learned how to live independently in a new place, and I learned how to communicate in a new culture. "

Brandeis University
Past Review Find Your Seoul CIEE: Seoul - Summer Korean Studies

"Mostly I learned that I can adapt to new situations and figure things out by myself, even when I an around completely unfamiliar things. Honestly, this is a place where I might want to live, and so this experience definitely helped me realise that."

Truman State University
Past Review The Adventure Of A Lifetime In Berlin CIEE: Berlin - Open Campus Program

"I learned how to be independent and how to work against language barriers. "

Texas Lutheran University
Past Review Learning French In A Rainy City CIEE: Rennes - Summer Intensive French Language

"I gained language experience"

Texas A&M University - College Station
Past Review A Transformative Time. CIEE: Barcelona - Advanced Liberal Arts

"I became fluent in Spanish an amazing and applicable skill, learning a lot about European culture and history, growing more independent through travel, and making lifelong connections from people throughout the world."

Brandeis University
Past Review Learned To Function In A Francophone Society > Mission Complete. CIEE: Rennes - Summer Intensive French Language

"It was absolutely worthwhile. I learned that the world is simultaneously bigger than I ever expected, and smaller than I ever expected."

Brandeis University
Past Review Ciee In Tokyo CIEE: Tokyo - Arts and Sciences

"I learned some Japanese and gained experience with being in a totally foreign environment. "

Brandeis University