CIEE
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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
"I learned so much about new cultures. I fell in love with the city and I can't wait until I can return. "
Brenna K Drake University
"Definitely worthwhile. I learned more about myself, about the world around me, and how even though perspectives don't always match up, it's the overlap that makes the experiences worthwhile."
Brittany F Brandeis University
"My Arabic speaking and listening skills improved immensely, especially my Jordanian dialect. I gained a lot of personal confidence, both in using my Arabic in the city and dealing with situations where I had to stand up for myself. I also made some amazing friends, since the students attracted to this program tend to be super in..."
Emily E Barnard College
"I became so much better at speaking and understanding Spanish. I also got to learn cultural quirks and colloquial expressions I would have never learned otherwise. I also fell in love with Spain and its language."
A student Brandeis University
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Leo K Brandeis University
"A broader perpsective and an understanding of different worldviews. I also realized that the world is a complicated and difficult place and that "
A student Middlebury College
"Gained so much independence, got to travel around the country and other places in Europe, learned to bike like the Dutch"
A student Middlebury College
"I really enjoyed travelling the most and living in a city. It was definitely worthwhile for the life experience."
A student Wellesley College
"I improved my language and made some valuable connections there. Academically though it was not particularly satisfying."
A student Brandeis University
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Peter S Stevens Institute of Technology
"Not enough Portuguese instruction for me but otherwise an awesome program"
Carolyn E University of Illinois - Chicago
"Yes it's clichéd, but it was the best experience of my life."
A student Brandeis University
"I gained a better understanding of the language and Spanish culture in general. I would consider it an invaluable experience and one of the best experiences I have had to date. "
A student Brandeis University
"I learned way more than I thought I would while experiencing two other cultures. "
Madison C University of Tulsa
"It was, i found a good graduate program that I will be applying to once I finish school here"
A student University of Tulsa
"I gained so much confidence in my abilities within my language, as a part of the business world, and as a global citizen. I was able to travel across two continents, five countries, and over 25 cities while making lifelong friends and having incomparable experiences. I found a part of myself that I didn't know existed; that is u..."
A student University of Tulsa
"I learned more about another culture and a whole new life style. I made a lot of new friends from all over the world (some were native Japanese, some were Americans and some were international students). I got to try new and delicious foods and travel all over Japan. Most importantly, I became more independent and learned that ..."
A student Brandeis University
"I gained confidence in my Spanish and created great friendships with my host family."
A student University of Tulsa
"Absolutely worthwhile! I learned so much about French culture, other than what one can read simply from a guidebook. I have a thorough understanding of the culture now, and it sincerely helped my language skills!"
A student Indiana University - Bloomington
"Because the program was very poorly directed and run, my peers and I had to figure out how to make the experience worthwhile on our own. We planned our own trips and excursions and had the most amazing time with things we planned ourselves. "
A student Brandeis University
"I learned how to make time for the things I really wanted to do in Japan and in Tokyo. I was there to study, but I didn't want that to take about from exploring the country."
A student Brandeis University
"I gained a lot of perspective, and learned I am in the right major for me. It was definitely worthwhile."
Jenny W Brandeis University
"I gained advanced language skills, while was my primary goal in studying abroad. I also found that I felt much more independent after living abroad for five months."
Julia B Rutgers University - New Brunswick
"I learned that racism presents itself in all sorts of ways and that feminism transfers into cultures differently. Also, that the Spanish language is not queer inclusive. I would not have learned that and challenged my thoughts about social justice issues had I not lived in Spain. The progressive movements are incredibly problema..."
A student Wartburg College
