CIEE
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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 Argentina, Brazil, Chile, and Czech Republic.
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
"Aside from the terrible program experience, I had a blast traveling around Europe during my stay here in Amsterdam so it was definitely worthwhile!! I became 1000x more culturally aware and culturally diverse now that I have been to 12 countries. A terrific experience to gain independence. "
Danni K University of Hartford
"I learned a lot about race and poverty but more than anything I learned a lot about the US which was surprising. I will have to do a lot of self-reflection when I return but I definitely am a changed person and I enjoy where I am with myself in life right now. This is your sign to get away and do something hard and scary: it is ..."
jessica h University of Hartford
"This semester abroad was incredibly valuable to the development of my independence, to find out more about where I belong in the world and what I want to do with my career, to broaden my horizons and perspectives about life and culture, and to experimentally learn about topics I am so interested in. Every student should have the..."
Valentina D Wellesley College
"I gained a lot of exposure to a new culture. It was easy to just get up and explore, especially because public transportation in Seoul is amazing! In addition to this, I was able to learn a lot of Korean by just interacting with the locals or making friends at social locations. I think it was definitely worthwhile!"
A student Brandeis University
"My time abroad taught me much about myself such as who I was without my academics. It taught me about the cultural experiences and differences I did not know were present and allowed me to expand my friends and close circle to include those in other countries I have never learned about. It is nice meeting and getting to know so ..."
A student Brandeis University
"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."
A student Brandeis University
"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."
A student Brandeis University
"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. "
A student Brandeis University
"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!"
A student Brandeis University
"I gained a lot of self-confidence. 10/10 recommend. "
Vanessa P Brandeis University
"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..."
Benedicta Kwarteng University of Hartford
"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."
A student Middlebury College
"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."
A student Wellesley College
"Learned to live independently, cook, manage work with household chores, live with people I wasn’t comfortable with "
Tara Luthra Wellesley College
"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"
A student University of Hartford
"I learned how to handle myself in a foreign country and how to think more independently."
A student University of Hartford
"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."
A student University of Hartford
"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"
A student Wellesley College
"Independence. It was very worthwhile"
A student Brandeis University
"I gained a sense of inclusion and familiarity with Japanese culture, as well as a huge group of lifelong family and friends."
A student Brandeis University
"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."
Nicolas Leger Brandeis University
"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. "
Keisha Jean-Charles Wellesley College
"All the way worthwhile "
Teresa C Brandeis University
"Gain- the cultural differences are really prevalant"
A student Middlebury College
"I learned what it's like to live in a different culture. "
A student University of Hartford
