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 In Terms Of The Program, Cold And Hard CIEE: Berlin - Open Campus Program

"It was worthwhile. I appreciated the classes because they offered subjects that Fordham does not and that were tied to the surrounding city. "

Fordham University
Past Review Best Experience Of My Life So Far! CIEE: Seville - International Business & Culture

"Very worthwhile. I learned how large the world is and what a small portion I know about it. "

Fordham University
Past Review The Most Amazing Experience You Can Ever Imagine. CIEE: Prague - Central European Studies

"That I can do anything! I have the ability to explore Europe on my own and doing so is absolutely worth it. "

Brandeis University
Past Review My Heart Belongs In Cape Town! CIEE: Cape Town - Arts and Sciences

"I have met some amazing people that I will be in touch with forever, and have learned so much about the African culture after living here."

Fordham University
Past Review Self Reflective CIEE: Sao Paulo - Liberal Arts

"This experience was mainly about self-reflection for me. I learned a lot about what i need to improve, political views, filosophical views. I learned that i need to be more critical about certain things. Students im Brazil seem to be more opinionated and critical of global issues more so that most of the american students i've m..."

University of the Pacific
Past Review Great CIEE: Seville - Business + Society

"It was very worthwhile. Learned I love to speak another language"

Fordham University
Past Review An Amazing Semester!! CIEE: Alicante - Liberal Arts

"It was definitely worthwhile. Especially living with a host family was so beneficial and amazing. "

Fordham University
Past Review A Surprising Achievement That I Never Expected. CIEE: Amsterdam - Social Sciences + Humanities

"The best things that I got out of my study abroad experience had little or nothing to do with my classes or my program. The best relationships I made were with other people in the city who I met through walking around, and doing things I loved to do. "

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

"I learned how to be independent. I learned how to get out of my comfort zone and experience a whole new lifestyle. I learned how to have dinner way too late. I made friends from all over the world. But what I truly learned is that I want to spend as much time as possible, in my life, traveling."

University of Arkansas - Fayetteville
Past Review Had Fun CIEE: Buenos Aires - Liberal Arts

"I learned a lot about myself, being alone in a foreign country. It was a big growth experience. I don't regret it."

Wellesley College
Past Review Lifetime Memories Of Language, Culture, And Travel CIEE: Seville - International Business & Culture

"I could write a book about what I learned, so I won't get into the huge details but learned an immense amount of language, culture, travel, etc. Yes, it was worthwhile."

Bentley University
Past Review I Love Bcn! CIEE: Barcelona - Liberal Arts

"I gained invaluable perspective on the world and on myself. I learned how to live independently in an unfamiliar place, and I had the most fun of my life! It was extremely worthwhile and I would do it again in a heartbeat. "

Brandeis University
Past Review Vale La Pena! CIEE: Gaborone - Community Public Health

"Of course, it was very worthwhile, but the country itself as difficult and very challenging to live in."

University of the Pacific
Past Review Four Months In Europe CIEE: Barcelona - Business & Culture

"I think my experience abroad was definitely worthwhile. I learned that even though many situations do not go your way, especially dealing with people in foreign languages, it is not hard to still have an amazing time. "

Providence College
Past Review Enjoying The City Of Rennes, The French Culture, And Visiting Friends In Europe CIEE: Rennes - Liberal Arts

"I learned a lot about being independent and figuring out travel and language and living with a random family on my own. I also learned how to rely better on the support system that was provided through the program."

Trinity University
Past Review It Was An Experience That Changed My Life. CIEE: Santiago - Liberal Arts, Dominican Republic

"I learned more spanish and a completely new culture. It was definitely worth while. "

Trinity University
Past Review T The Best Of My Life. CIEE: Seville - Business + Society

"I learned to be strong. It was worthwhile"

Trinity University
Past Review Great And Eye Opening But Challenging CIEE: Seville - Business + Society

"I learned to appreciate Spain, but also to appreciate my own culture. It was worthwhile. I learned a lot about myself."

Trinity University
Past Review Vacation In Alicante CIEE: Alicante - Liberal Arts

"I had never been out of the US, so it was eye-opening and educational. I could only take Spanish classes because of the program, and so not having all of the rigorous business classes made me very relaxed. I really appreciated a semester of "Spanish time"."

Trinity University
Past Review Exploring Ghanaian Culture CIEE: Legon - Arts + Sciences

"The most important thing that you can learn from CIEE Ghana is the culture of Ghana. Come in ready to experience and be part of something completely different than what you are used to. You will be eating different food, talking to people with really different perspectives and experiences, traveling to really different places ..."

Clark University - Worcester
Past Review Go To Amsterdam! CIEE: Amsterdam - Summer Contemporary Netherlands Studies

"Yes--I would go back in a second. Amsterdam is a great city and I definitely want to visit again!"

Middlebury College
Past Review Ba For The Fall CIEE: Buenos Aires - Liberal Arts

"United States isn't the only country in the world. "

Villanova University
Past Review Bachata, Marangue, Sun, And Fun In Santiago De Los Caballeros CIEE: Santiago - Liberal Arts

"so much about dominican culture and living and learning in a foreign culture. Independence and the dominican lifestyle of valueing friends and loved ones. Great and very worthwhile."

Clark University - Worcester
Past Review Amazing CIEE: Seville - Liberal Arts

"A better global perspective. Definitely worthwhile."

Villanova University
Past Review Great CIEE: Barcelona - Advanced Liberal Arts

"independence"

Brandeis University