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 Japan With Ciee CIEE: Tokyo - Arts and Sciences

"Definitely worthwhile. Learned so much about Japanese culture and politics."

Brandeis University
Past Review My Experience Forever Altered My Perspective On Life. CIEE: Amsterdam - Business + Culture

"I gained the ability to deal with problems quickly and adapt to new surroundings. "

Brandeis University
Past Review An Unforgettable Experience Needed For Me To Grow CIEE: Sao Paulo - Business & Culture

"I learned that it is very rewarding to take yourself out of your comfort zone although it may not seem so at first. "

Brandeis University
Past Review Lovely, Not Life Changing CIEE: Seoul - Arts and Sciences

"I learned so much about my own cultural values, as well as the culture in Korea. It was a terrific experience."

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

"Most of my classes are very interesting and I improved my Japanese."

Brandeis University
Past Review A Journey Through Spain CIEE: Alcala - Summer Language & Culture

"It was probably the most worthwhile thing I could have done with my Summer. I can't begin to describe what I learned about myself and about the world as a result of this trip. The most important thing that I learned was an appreciation for other cultures."

Indiana University - Purdue University Fort Wayne / IPFW
Past Review Carbs And Stress Free Living CIEE: Barcelona - Business & Culture

"I learned a lot of personal development lessons that you will also discover for yourself. It was worthwhile."

Brandeis University
Past Review Self Exploration CIEE: Amsterdam - Social Sciences + Humanities

"It was a fantastic experience! Being able to explore for oneself a city that one hasn't been exposed to (for the extended period of a semester), is a promising, and worth-every-second, time."

Brandeis University
Past Review Amazing! CIEE: Barcelona - Business & Culture

"Cultural differences are subtle but lifechanging "

Brandeis University
Past Review Beautiful Berlin! CIEE: Berlin - Open Campus Program

"I learned that I could pass as a local in a different country where a different language is spoken."

Texas Lutheran University
Past Review An Experience Of A Lifetime CIEE: Gaborone - Summer Community Public Health

"Even though I was only in Botswana for two months, it feels like a second home. I learned so much about their culture, but more importantly, about myself. My desire to have a future in both medicine and public health heightened and I am excited to continue to travel and experience other cultures."

Brandeis University
Past Review Finding Myself CIEE: Gaborone - Summer Community Public Health

"I saw things from a different light. I saw things from a developing country perspective. Things move slowly, but they seem much happier about it quite honestly. There are things related to the health care system that was different, and things that should be improved. Because I went on this program, I feel like I have a clearer u..."

Brandeis University
Past Review Unforgettable, Amazing, Meaningful CIEE: Tokyo - Arts and Sciences

"It is definitely worthwhile. Living and studying in a foreign speaking country for couple of month is really challenging, but you can learn a lot from those days, like the culture, the food and etc. You will have new friends and it is really to step out of your comfortable zone and to see the different part of the world."

Brandeis University
Past Review Cape Town Is The Best City In The World CIEE: Cape Town - Arts and Sciences

"So much... I learned so much about South Africa, Africa, racism, Apartheid, the world, myself, surfing and rock climbing, living on my own. Amazingly worthwhile. Arguably my best semester."

Middlebury College
Past Review Perpetually Confused CIEE: Legon - Arts + Sciences

"I would say that my experience was worthwhile. Even though my experiences in Ghana were uncomfortable, they have allowed me to exist and learn from being a minority. I have never felt in the minority, besides when it comes to my religion, which happens frequently to me. i know that I have no idea what it is like to be someone i..."

Brandeis University
Past Review Good Program If You Want To Become Fluent In Spanish CIEE: Barcelona - Advanced Liberal Arts

"Traveling is the best feeling in the world, and doing it alone can actually be quite fun. "

Brandeis University
Past Review Great And Meaningful CIEE: Seoul - Arts and Sciences

"I learn a lot about Korean language and get improved."

Brandeis University
Past Review My Homestay Made This A Wonderful Experience CIEE: Santiago - Liberal Arts

"I loved my home-stay! I love my host-family dearly and they showed me so much grace and invited me to family functions, church events, and even pick-up soccer games. Unfortunately, not everyone had this experience, so this is something to consider."

The University of Texas at Austin
Past Review A World Class Program And Opportunity CIEE: Madrid - Liberal Arts

"It was definitely worthwhile, and I learned an incredible amount. "

Brandeis University
Past Review The Most Memorable Adventure I've Had To Date! CIEE: Seville - Advanced Liberal Arts

"I gained a lot of self-confidence, both traveling around Europe and navigating through my host city. Seville became a second home :)"

Brandeis University
Past Review Fastest Five Months CIEE: Cape Town - Arts and Sciences

"My semester in Cape Town was amazing and definitely too fast. A lot of people say that abroad changes you but I think that it really just makes you a better version of yourself. "

Brandeis University
Past Review Best Experience Of My Life In Berlin CIEE: Berlin - Open Campus Program

"This was very worthwhile to my life."

University of Hartford
Past Review Un Semestre Inolvidable CIEE: Seville - Advanced Liberal Arts

"I learned so much from my experience abroad and it was very worthwhile. I became much more responsible and independent from travelling around Europe. I increased my Spanish language skills and learned a lot about Spanish culture and how it differs from American culture."

Brandeis University
Past Review Cape Town Has Something To Offer Everyone CIEE: Cape Town - Arts and Sciences

"I learned so much, but some of the main lessons were how to be more tolerant, how to be more independent, encouragement to always try new things, and just generally about Cape Town's culture."

Middlebury College
Past Review The Most Unreal Experience I'll Likely Ever Have CIEE: Amsterdam - Business + Culture

"I matured significantly, learned to look at the world and its people from a new perspective, and met the best people. Would do it again if I could 100%."

Brandeis University