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
01/27/2022 Amazing Program CIEE: Madrid - Liberal Arts

"Through my experience, I gained the ability to travel and see so many different countries, cultures, and lifestyles. I got to experience life on a completely different continent, which is something that helped me to understand a different part of the world. It was definitely worthwhile."

Brandeis University
01/26/2022 South Korea During Covid CIEE: Seoul - Arts and Sciences

"I learned about non-westernized culture and was integrated a way that I was not able to when touring or studying in my home country."

Brandeis University
01/22/2022 Inspiring CIEE: Legon - Arts + Sciences

"I learned what I would to do in the future. Being abroad allowed me to really reflect on my calling. Furthermore, I was able to I feel a lot more independent and responsible. "

Brandeis University
01/18/2022 Such A Great Experience! Explored And Learned A Lot. CIEE: Madrid - Liberal Arts

"I learned so much about how different every region of Spain is! I was able to explore so many other European countries, so it was a great experience. It was so worth it!"

Brandeis University
01/12/2022 All Good Things Must Come To An End. CIEE: Seoul - Arts and Sciences

"I gained a lot of self-confidence. 10/10 recommend. "

Brandeis University
Past Review A Customized Adventure CIEE: Seoul - Arts and Sciences

"I have been in America throughout the pandemic and getting this opportunity to visit Korea was a relief to me given all the stress and depression that came with the pandemic. Also going halfway across the world and seeing people who are not that different from you with your same concerns and opinions was very eying opening and s..."

University of Hartford
Past Review Bananas, But The Good Kind Of Bananas CIEE: Prague - Central European Studies

"I learned a lot about the fall of communism and Central European history including its role in WWII, which is fascinating. I also somewhat learned the language and became more familiar with Czech literature."

Middlebury College
Past Review It Was Fun But Not Life Changing CIEE: Barcelona - Economics and Culture

"I made many friends and was able to see Europe, which I had never really done before. However, I feel like I would have benefitted more academically if I had stayed in the States."

Wellesley College
Past Review Great Except For The Lack Of Help I Received When I Suffered Medically CIEE: Madrid - Liberal Arts

"Learned to live independently, cook, manage work with household chores, live with people I wasn’t comfortable with "

Wellesley College
Past Review It Was Fun Until Corona CIEE: Berlin - Open Campus Program

"i learned that there are many different types of people out there and not all of them are going to like you and that is okay"

University of Hartford
Past Review Wild And Unexpected CIEE: London - Open Campus Program

"I learned how to handle myself in a foreign country and how to think more independently."

University of Hartford
Past Review An Exciting And Independent Learning Experience CIEE: Paris - Open Campus Block

"I gained a new sense of independence while abroad - gaining everyday life skills such as budgeting and navigating. I was also able to immerse myself in to a culture that I had very little prior knowledge on."

University of Hartford
Past Review Absolutely Amazing, Want To Go Back As Soon As I Can CIEE: Barcelona - Advanced Liberal Arts

"I learned so much not only about myself but also about Barcelona: the culture, the politics, the city, everything was absolutely incredible. I was constantly going out and doing things, meeting new people and trying new things. T"

Wellesley College
Past Review I'm So Bad At Biking CIEE: Amsterdam - Social Sciences + Humanities

"Independence. It was very worthwhile"

Brandeis University
Past Review Breaking Down Perceptions CIEE: Tokyo - Arts and Sciences

"I gained a sense of inclusion and familiarity with Japanese culture, as well as a huge group of lifelong family and friends."

Brandeis University
Past Review Travel To Seoul! CIEE: Seoul - Arts and Sciences

"I was able to learn more about Korea and Koreans my age, while advancing my Korean language abilities. I also learned how to be independent and focus on my own personal goals while befriending people who helped me work toward them."

Brandeis University
Past Review Unique While Being Adventurous CIEE: Legon - Arts + Sciences

"I learned a lot from Ghanaian locals about current events and political/economic issues that Ghana is facing. I also learned the same thing from African francophones. I do think it was worthwhile since I talked to people from all over the world while being in my dorm. "

Wellesley College
Past Review Wish I Did A Full Year CIEE: Prague - Central European Studies

"Gain- the cultural differences are really prevalant"

Middlebury College
Past Review Japan Is Awesome CIEE: Tokyo - Arts and Sciences

"I learned what it's like to live in a different culture. "

University of Hartford
Past Review An Amazing Time In One Of The Worlds Most Historical City! CIEE: Rome - Open Campus

"Absolutely it was worthwhile, I had the best experience of my life. I learned so much about other cultures and the history of many places and cities. I also was able to pick up on the languages of some of the places that I visited. "

Texas Lutheran University
Past Review Super Fun And Good Way To Explore The City And Neighboring Countries! CIEE: Madrid - Liberal Arts

"It was fun, and I improved my spanish writing skills and grammar"

Brandeis University
Past Review Quite The Experience CIEE: Buenos Aires - Liberal Arts

"It was entirely worthwhile! I met incredible people, life-long friends, learned more about myself, all the while exploring a new country to me. "

Wellesley College
Past Review A Summer Full Of Language And Discovery (And Lots Of Paella) CIEE: Alcala - Summer Language & Culture

"My experience was incredibly worthwhile. I gained a new appreciation for different ways of living. I spent more time outside. I came to know the Madrid/Alcalá public transportation system like the back of my hand. I met two of my best friends in this program and through their friendship, was pushed to advance my Spanish communic..."

Instituto Franklin-UAH
Past Review Meaningful And Interesting CIEE: Seoul - Arts and Sciences

"Valuable experience and friends"

Brandeis University