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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 Nope CIEE: Seville - Liberal Arts

"great change"

Providence College
Past Review China: Best Four Months Of My Life CIEE: Shanghai - Business, Language, and Culture

"The Chinese culture is completely opposite of the American culture so it was great to see the differences and adapt to those differences to try to locally fit in. I learned so much about Chinese people and their traditions it was an amazing experience that made me apply for a summer program in Shanghai this summer so I can expe..."

Bryant University
Past Review Ciee Cape Town South Africa The Best Decision Of My Life. CIEE: Cape Town - Arts and Sciences

"My time in South Africa was undoubtedly the best experience of my life. I gained a new perspective not only on South Africa, but on how the rest of the world views my own country. If students enter their study abroad with an open mind and curiosity they will definitely have a similar experience. While abroad I was surrounded by ..."

Tulane University
Past Review Barcelona: Challenging Yet Rewarding CIEE: Barcelona - Advanced Liberal Arts

"I learned that traveling and meeting new people is one of the most valuable experiences in life because it forces you to accept and appreciate things that are different from what you know which ultimately makes you a more accepting person. I am now more tolerant of people who come from different backgrounds because I realize tha..."

Indiana University - Bloomington
Past Review China: Like Living On Another Planet CIEE: Shanghai - China in a Global Context

"How different life is played out in different cultures. To see the extremely wealthy and the extremely poor on the same street with their wealth visible in terms of fancy cars or torn clothes. America is a melting pot of different cultures but it is still somewhat segregated in town, but in Shanghai and the rest of the Chinese c..."

Bryant University
Past Review Life At Alicante CIEE: Alicante - Liberal Arts

"absolutely"

Bryant University
Past Review Sevilla: The Perfect City CIEE: Seville - Liberal Arts

"Yes. I wish daily I could still be in Spain. I learned that the world has more to offer that my brain can possibly comprehend. I am going back to Spain this summer! My experience taught me that although we are all different, we are still very much the same. However, when you open your eyes past your personal world, there is so m..."

Trinity University
Past Review Ghana: The 5 Best Months Of My Life CIEE: Legon - Arts + Sciences

"This was the best decision I've made in my life. It turned my world view upside-down, shook my roots in the best way possible, improved my musicianship, broadened my horizon in every sense, and set the course of my future straight."

Tulane University
Past Review Seville: The City Of Beauty And Siestas CIEE: Seville - International Business & Culture

"It was absolutely worthwhile! Mostly because I not only learned more about the world and different cultures but also more about myself and where I fit into the big picture."

Trinity University
Past Review São Paulo: The Ugliest City You Will Ever Love! CIEE: Sao Paulo - Liberal Arts

"I am very interested in Latin America and Brazil is the richest and largest country of Latin America. It goes without saying that if you are interested in doing business in Latin America you must know Brazil and this study abroad program is a great way to do it. I might be moving back to São Paulo after graduation to experience ..."

Trinity University
Past Review Alicante: An Authentic Spanish Experience CIEE: Alicante - Liberal Arts

"Absolutely. It changed me and my outlook on life and the world. I benefited so much from my experience and I miss it a lot. I want to go back to Alicante and Spain and work there because I loved it so much. "

Trinity University
Past Review Sevilla In A Flash. CIEE: Seville - Advanced Liberal Arts

"studying abroad is something that everyone should do in my opinion. "

Trinity University
Past Review Spain: Learn To Live CIEE: Seville - Advanced Liberal Arts

"My experience really shifted my perspective on future plans. Going abroad helped me gain independence and realize the context in which I can thrive. I think that the study abroad experience allows people to learn more about themselves which is why I would recommend that students go abroad if they have the opportunity to do so. "

Trinity University
Past Review Prague: An Oldie But A Goodie CIEE: Prague - Central European Studies

"Absolutely. I would do it again and recommend it to everybody. I have become more self-confident and more assured of myself and my ability to travel and adapt. I hope to return to Central Europe one day in an academic or professional context."

The College of William and Mary
Past Review Morocco: Slow Down, Accept Differences, And Enjoy The Opportunities Being Offered To You CIEE: Rabat - Language and Culture

"Yes, absolutely. I learned a lot about myself and changed a lot in a very healthy way. I learned the importance of slowing down, of appreciating the small things in life, and of accepting cultural differences. "

Wellesley College
Past Review Amazing Experience In Prague CIEE: Prague - Central European Studies

"Yes. Learned a lot about living/traveling on my own and met people i'd never meet at my home university. "

Barnard College
Past Review The Sweet Sunny Sur CIEE: Seville - Advanced Liberal Arts

"Extremely. I learned to be more independent in Sevilla and think its interesting to see how you cope with certain situations so far away from home. It is very difficult, but will help in the long run. "

Trinity University
Past Review Ciee Barcelona Business & Culture/Small Liberal Arts International Student Going Back To Europe CIEE: Barcelona - Business & Culture

"The people I met and the experience of living in Barcelona made it worthwhile. However, it was not very beneficial academically, except the language improvement opportunity."

Wellesley College
Past Review Barcelona: Adventure Of A Lifetime CIEE: Barcelona - Business & Culture

"I absolutely loved my time abroad. While there were things I disliked about my program, it didn't hinder my overall experience and I would do it all over again if I could. After taking many International courses I realized how much I enjoyed International Business and am currently double majoring in it. Studying abroad opened my..."

Villanova University
Past Review Seville, Spain: Cultural Enlightenment CIEE: Seville - Liberal Arts

"Yes, the experience was worthwhile. I learned a lot about the culture and was able to improve my Spanish language skills"

Villanova University
Past Review Ciee Cape Town Arts & Sciences Uct CIEE: Cape Town - Arts and Sciences

"Expanded my familiarity with foreign cultures. Made me feel more mature, more independent, more confident to travel."

Middlebury College
Past Review Come To China If You're Serious About Learning Chinese CIEE: Shanghai - Accelerated Chinese Language

"After this experience, I have a better understanding about how I want to use my Chinese language skills in the future. "

Tufts University
Past Review Sevilla: A Taste Of Tradition CIEE: Seville - Advanced Liberal Arts

"My experience in Sevilla was mainly cultural. The classes at the University did not present a challenge to me and I did't feel like the educational aspect of my semester abroad was worth it. However, getting to know such a different culture was a really great experience. "

Trinity University
Past Review Seville CIEE: Seville - Liberal Arts

"I loved it"

Villanova University
Past Review Ciee Cape Town: Arts And Sciences Allowed Me To Break Barriers CIEE: Cape Town - Arts and Sciences

"It was the most amazing 4 months of my entire life. I was truly able to live in a different country and experience a different way of life. This forced and allowed me to grow into a much stronger, independent, and cultured individual. I learned an incredibly deal about myself and can't wait to do something like this again. "

Middlebury College