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 Seoul A Full Review CIEE: Seoul - Summer Korean Studies

"It was definitely worth while. Korea is a great place and people here in the program are nice. I gained a lot of great friends. I still keep in touch with some of them."

The University of Texas at Austin
Past Review Best Time Of My Life CIEE: Sao Paulo - Liberal Arts

"Its was definitely worthwhile. I met amazing people which I still remain in connect with I learned a new language and how to adapt to changes better"

Bentley University
Past Review Fun In Seoul CIEE: Seoul - Arts and Sciences

"I learned a lot about Korean culture and especially university culture. I also learned to appreciate and understand the cultural differences between Americans and Koreans. It was worthwhile because I learned a lot of skills to succeed in intercultural settings."

Fordham University
Past Review Incredible CIEE: Barcelona - Advanced Liberal Arts

"Barcelona is the best! "

Brandeis University
Past Review An Unforgettable Experience CIEE: Monteverde - Sustainability + The Environment

"By getting hands on experience while actually studying in the cloud forest I was able to learn far more than I could have by studying in a classroom."

Moravian College
Past Review Pura Vida: An Amazing Semester! CIEE: Monteverde - Sustainability + The Environment

"Do every new thing you can, even if it scares you. You will probably regret not doing it afterward! This program offered so many opportunities to step out of your comfort zone, and it was incredibly rewarding when you did. "

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
Past Review A Short Exposure To Botswana Lifestyle And Clinical Settings CIEE: Gaborone - Summer Community Public Health

"I learned a lot about HIV and the cultural opinions on the pandemic. I learned a lot working in the clinics. Simply being in the culture was fascinating. The trip was definitely worthwhile."

Brandeis University
Past Review Life Opens Up When You Do CIEE: Monteverde - Sustainability + The Environment

"Studying abroad was one of the best decisions I could have made while in college. I absolutely loved my time abroad and would talk anyones ear off about this program. I learned so much more than just academics, and I made friends and memories that will stick with me for a lifetime."

Texas Christian University
Past Review Amazing Experience I'll Never Forget. CIEE: Monteverde - Sustainability + The Environment

"I learned to be patient, to take every opportunity that comes at you, to be compassionate and understanding, and to ask questions."

Cornell University
Past Review This Trip Is Too Good To Put In A Line Go See Costa Rica, Do This Program CIEE: Monteverde - Summer Tropical Ecology and Conservation

"I learned to be open, to go travel, love unconditionally, and learned that money doesn't make you happy in the end. This was the best decision I have ever made."

The University of Texas at Austin
Past Review An Integrative Experience Of Costa Rica. CIEE: Monteverde - Sustainability + The Environment

"I learned more about sustainability and biology during this program than I have ever at my home institution. This program made me want to pursue my interests in environmental sciences"

University of Colorado - Boulder
Past Review Adventurous In Brazil CIEE: Sao Paulo - Liberal Arts

"I gain a lot of confidence in myself and I learned what it really meant to be independent! that even though I stuggled at times it was worth every minute! i learn more of a culture i never been before. I was able to go to an amazing country and live an experience like no one else. not only that even my classes at PUC were great,..."

University of the Pacific
Past Review Barcelona Was The Best Choice Ive Made, But Ciee Has Nothing To Do With It! CIEE: Barcelona - Business & Culture

"I grew on a personal level more than I have in my time at college. Mostly because I found myself in difficult situations a lot, which I had to take care of entirely on my own. I had to step out of my comfort zone every single day. It was one of the best decisions I have ever made. "

Brandeis University
Past Review Learn To Travel And Travel With Those Learnings! CIEE: Barcelona - Business & Culture

"I gained an open mind, one that only my experiences in unfamiliar surroundings could give me."

Providence College
Past Review An Experience That Changed Me In More Ways Than One CIEE: Seville - International Business & Culture

"I found my true self and I realized that some things matter more in life than materialistic things and who has the nicest car,etc. What matters is relationships and establishing bonds especially with people from other cultures because you can not only learn about their culture but you can also learn about yourself."

Providence College
Past Review Tough, Rewarding And Life Changing. CIEE: Gaborone - Arts + Sciences

"I learned that the best experiences, friendships and lifelessons come from overcoming struggle and discomfort. "

Middlebury College
Past Review Worth It CIEE: Barcelona - Business & Culture

"Yes very worth it"

Providence College
Past Review Amazing And Memorable Experience CIEE: Cape Town - Arts and Sciences

"New perspective, better understanding of a different part of the world and a different culture and history. "

Middlebury College
Past Review It Was A Beautiful, Wonderful Experience. CIEE: Legon - Summer Ghanaian Studies

"I got to learn about a wonderful, very different culture. It was definitely worth it. Everyone should go to Africa :) "

Trinity University
Past Review Barcelona In The Spring CIEE: Barcelona - Business & Culture

"You can make anywhere your home! You just need to let yourself become a part of your surroundings and try and immerse yourself as much as possible. "

Brandeis University
Past Review It Was A Fun Experience! CIEE: Barcelona - Summer Language and Culture

"A new perspective on a different culture."

Trinity University
Past Review The Best Experience In My Life. CIEE: Seville - Advanced Liberal Arts

"I learned more about myself and I was able to feel more comfortable with spanish as a main language."

Brandeis University
Past Review More Than I Ever Imagined. CIEE: Gaborone - Arts + Sciences

"I learned a lot about the culture, the problems facing the country as well as a lot about who I want to be and the live I want to live. "

Clark University - Worcester
Past Review A Challenging And Meaningful 5 Months CIEE: Buenos Aires - Liberal Arts

"I gained independence and proficiency in the language. It was totally worthwhile. I am a stronger person because of my experience."

Tufts University
Past Review Just Go! Morocco Is My New Favorite Country CIEE: Rabat - Language and Culture

"I truly loved the people and cannot wait to go back. By living side by side with a Moroccan host family and immersing myself in the culture I really opened my eyes to a beautiful culture and enjoyed a once-in-a-lifetime experience."

Ursinus College