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 Unbeievably Incredibly Amazing! CIEE: Cape Town - Arts and Sciences

"I gained a superior feeling of independence and the ability to take care of myself. I also think I am much more confident in general with my ability to meet and get along with people."

Middlebury College
Past Review Independence At Last! CIEE: Amsterdam - Social Sciences + Humanities

"Yes. Living in Europe is a valuable and great thing. There is so much culture and history in a city as international as Amsterdam, and I have never felt so independent and free as I did living abroad. I really grew from it, and learned how to live on my own and take care of myself."

Middlebury College
Past Review Best. Thing. Ever. CIEE: Seoul - Arts and Sciences

"I learned so much about Korean history, politics, and culture and made so many friends back in Korea as well. This was seriously one of the greatest decisions I have made in my life."

Fordham University
Past Review Best Experience Of My Life!!!! CIEE: Alicante - Liberal Arts

"SO WORTHWHILE. I gained a different and better perspective on life and the cultural immersion was an incredible experience."

The University of Texas at Austin
Past Review A Fun, Challenging Experience To Improve Your Arabic! CIEE: Amman - Arabic Language

"It was very worthwhile. I greatly improved my language skills, and I learned a lot about the culture I was studying."

Barnard College
Past Review Sankofa CIEE: Legon - Arts + Sciences

"I gained a world perspective, it was worthwhile"

Tulane University
Past Review "No Hay Nada Como Santiago" CIEE: Santiago - Liberal Arts

"I feel like I have learned so much about myself, and I know more about what I would like to do in the future. I did so many things that I had never done before (overnight bus by myself, traveled alone, learned how to surf, etc.), that I feel very confident in myself and my abilities. My study abroad experience was incredibly wor..."

Tulane University
Past Review Unbelievably Amazing Incredible! CIEE: Cape Town - Arts and Sciences

"I don't even know where to begin. I feel like a much more mature person and also way more positive, like I can deal with anything life throws at me"

Middlebury College
Past Review Most Stressful Yet Most Rewarding Experience Of My Life CIEE: Amman - Arabic Language

"I gained not only language skills, but the confidence to use them with anyone. I gained a lot of independence while over there. I had been exposed to other cultures before, but my semester gave me a whole new perspective on the world and made me want to make a difference. I also gained a lot of new friends from my program."

Indiana University - Bloomington
Past Review Barceloca CIEE: Barcelona - Business & Culture

"I would recommend this program to anyone, as annoying as study abroad cliches are: it really was life-changing."

Tufts University
Past Review Once In A Lifetime Experience CIEE: Seville - Liberal Arts

"It was absolutely worthwhile! I made great friends and studied in a completely foreign culture. "

Wellesley College
Past Review A Good Experience. CIEE: Barcelona - Business & Culture

"I definitely learned a lot about different cultures. I don't think going abroad was a mistake. However, I would of definitely chosen a different program. "

Providence College
Past Review Sevilla CIEE: Seville - International Business & Culture

"I learned that things do not come as easily to me as I thought they did. Yes, it was worthwhile. "

Providence College
Past Review Not The Average Study Abroad Experience But In A Good Way CIEE: Monteverde - Sustainability + The Environment

"learned more during this program than i did in my first 2 and a half years of college, tons of experiential learning. definitely worthwhile"

Fordham University
Past Review Not What Your Friends Did CIEE: Buenos Aires - Liberal Arts

"I learned how much I love organization and efficiency. Buenos Aires was a huge challenge for me for numerous reasons, and although I do think it was overall a worthwhile experience, I don't think I will come back here."

Fordham University
Past Review An Amazing Experience With Great People In An Incredibly Rich Culture CIEE: Seville - Liberal Arts

"Being able to live in a foreign country for a semester is such a learning experience. Not only did I learn more about myself but I also learned so much about the culture. I gained so much respect for the culture by immersing myself in the culture. It most definitely was worthwhile and I would recommend it to anyone ."

Villanova University
Past Review Tokyo: Living The Dream CIEE: Tokyo - Arts and Sciences

"I learned some interesting things about the culture and language that I wouldn't find in a book. I gained valuable friendships. Overall, it was very worthwhile"

Fordham University
Past Review Exceptional CIEE: Seville - Communication, New Media, and Journalism

"One of the best experiences in my life."

Villanova University
Past Review Korea's Yonsei University Is Fun! CIEE: Seoul - Arts and Sciences

"learned about korean culture and language. it was worthwhile, although a little expensive."

Villanova University
Past Review Better Than I Ever Could Have Hoped For From Barcelona CIEE: Barcelona - Business & Culture

"SO much, I learned so much about the culture of Spain and other countries in Europe, I have a new understanding of a language and it's historical importance, I lived and studied on my own in a completely different part of the world and all of it was better than I ever could have hoped for"

Villanova University
Past Review Greatest Semester In College! CIEE: Barcelona - Business & Culture

"It was the best semester i had for so many other reasons than school. I learned so much about myself and the world outside of my US bubble. IT was so worthwhile and I remember and treasure it forever!"

The University of Texas at Austin
Past Review You'll Have The Best Time Of Your Life ¿Vale? CIEE: Barcelona - Liberal Arts

"My Spanish did improve a lot, much more than if I had just stayed at my home university. I learned a lot about myself and what I am capable of. I became so much more independent and gained a deeper appreciation for another way of life. If I had the chance to do it all over again, I wouldn't change a thing. "

Fordham University
Past Review Life Changing And Eye Opening CIEE: Prague - Central European Studies

"Appreciate every moment. Don't let the cold keep you from exploring when you first get to Prague (in the winter). Have an amazing time! "

The College of William and Mary
Past Review Total Cultural Immersion CIEE: Seville - International Business & Culture

"I gained a lot of confidence in myself, I improved my Spanish speaking abilities greatly, and I am more independent. "

The University of Texas at Austin