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 Best Semester Of My Life CIEE: Shanghai - Business, Language, and Culture

"I learned a lot of the Chinese culture, got to travel to SO many different place, and my Chinese improved a lot even if it was with the locals that I practiced it the most."

Trinity University
Past Review A Successful Glimpse. CIEE: Tokyo - Arts and Sciences

"I learned how not to panic when I get lost. I learned to read body language much better and to interact with people whom I don't share a language with. "

Trinity University
Past Review Amazing CIEE: Seville - Business + Society

"Studying abroad is a great, once in a lifetime experience that is way better than just another typical semester at your home university. "

Trinity University
Past Review More Than I Could Have Dreamed Or Imagined CIEE: Seville - Advanced Liberal Arts

"More than anything, I learned about my own culture and how incredibly different the American mindset is. I loved learning about the way of life there and how different it was from my own."

Trinity University
Past Review The Best Semester Of My Life CIEE: Legon - Arts + Sciences

"I learned a lot about myself, I learned how to be more relaxed and to just take life one day at a time. I think this was one of the best experiences I have ever had abroad!"

Clark University - Worcester
Past Review Sevilla, A True Spanish Experience In The Heart Of Spain CIEE: Seville - International Business & Culture

"Learned the art of relaxation spanish style. It was defnitley an enriching experience, that was 100% worthwhile. "

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

"I gained a lot of perspective about my life, an empowering sense of independence, and the knowledge that I want to live abroad again-possibly for a long time. It was such a worthwhile experience."

Trinity University
Past Review Amazing. Best Decision I've Ever Made. CIEE: Seville - Liberal Arts

"I learned how to live on my own in a foreign country- completely worthwhile"

Trinity University
Past Review I Have Not Words To Describe How Amazing It Was. CIEE: Alicante - Liberal Arts

"Definitely worthwhile. I would do it again and again. I can't really say in this tiny space what I learned just that the whole thing was incredible and amazing. Do it. Alicante is beautiful and amazing. "

Trinity University
Past Review Best Experience Of My Life CIEE: Seville - Business + Society

"It was the most worthwhile of my life."

Trinity University
Past Review A Great Experience CIEE: Prague - Central European Studies

"I gained knowledge and understanding of the Czech culture"

Trinity University
Past Review Challenging CIEE: Seville - Business + Society

"It was definitely worthwhile! This whole experience got me out of my comfort zone and helped me to improve my Spanish language skills. "

Trinity University
Past Review By Far, The Best Experience Of My Life. CIEE: Seville - International Business & Culture

"I met some of the best friends I'll ever have, had the best experience of my life, learned how I most like to spend my time, had the most fun I've ever had, learned Spanish, somewhat figured out what I want to do with my life. It was very worthwhile."

Trinity University
Past Review The Best 4 Months Of My Life CIEE: Seville - Liberal Arts

"SO worth it, gained a good sense of self and of the expansiveness of the world. SO much to explore."

Providence College
Past Review Sevilla: The Most Amazing Place On Earth CIEE: Seville - Liberal Arts

"It was amazing! I learned to really be independent and travel all over Europe with friends. I got the most amazing host family who I still keep in touch with and i got to use all the spanish that I learned so it was very rewarding!"

Tufts University
Past Review Time Of My Life CIEE: Seville - Liberal Arts

"I grew up a lot."

Tufts University
Past Review Super Amazing And Totally Worth Every Minute!! CIEE: Tokyo - Summer Japanese Studies

"I gained/learned a lot that I could probably write a novel on. So yes, it was more than worthwhile in my opinion."

Western Washington University
Past Review Quintessential Spain CIEE: Seville - Liberal Arts

"It was an amazing person growth experience, plus the fact that I learned so much, majorly improved my Spanish and met amazing new friends."

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

"Language, friendships, culture"

Brandeis University
Past Review Madrid: Taught Me A Lot About Myself. CIEE: Madrid - Liberal Arts

"I learned a lot of independence, and I learned how to take the positive from every experience."

Brandeis University
Past Review My Integration Into The Spanish Culture CIEE: Madrid - Liberal Arts

"I learned a new language and a whole new culture/ set of social skills. It was very much worth it."

Brandeis University
Past Review Learning Experience CIEE: Seville - Summer Language and Culture

"I learned a lot about Spanish culture, and a little bit about the fascinating history of Spain. It was definitely worthwhile. "

The University of Texas at Austin
Past Review Schooling On The Tejo CIEE: Lisbon - Language and Culture

"Yes it was, not for the schooling but for the experiences."

Middlebury College
Past Review Learning Experience CIEE: Gaborone - Summer Community Public Health

"I gained an additional world view that has broadened the scope at which I interpret everything around me. It was definitely worth while."

Western Washington University
Past Review Beyond Amazing CIEE: Alicante - Summer Language and Culture

"SO WORTHWHILE. i loved it and i think everyone should go abroad. "

The University of Texas at Austin