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 Sunny Sevilla, Learning Vosotros And The Perfect Tense CIEE: Seville - Liberal Arts

"I learned a lot about being independent and navigating new places and cultures. I learned a different perspective on life from the Spaniards I interacted with and learned how to balance experiences with self-care. It was absolutely worthwhile!"

Brandeis University
Past Review A Semester Full Of New Experiences And New Places With Many New Friends. CIEE: Madrid - Liberal Arts

"That I would prefer to live in Spain or somewhere in Europe, my family lives here now and I would rather be closer to them and I enjoy the culture more."

Wellesley College
Past Review Best Experience Of My Life CIEE: Seville - Liberal Arts

"I think the most I gained from this experience was learning about the local culture. I visited almost everything in the city and was able to get to know it like the back of my hand. Also meeting so many new people, especially locals was my favorite part because I learned even more about different aspects of culture from local fe..."

Brandeis University
Past Review A Little Bit Of Everything CIEE: Seville - Communication, New Media, and Journalism

"Stronger language skills, more self confidence "

Brandeis University
Past Review The Best Semester Of My College Experience! CIEE: Seville - Communication, New Media, and Journalism

"Independence, knowledge about my home and host cultures, personal growth, and so much more! It was beyond worth my while."

Brandeis University
Past Review Amazing CIEE: Barcelona - Business & Culture

"I learned a lot about myself and became more independent. Definitely worthwhile!"

Brandeis University
Past Review Incredible Time In Prague CIEE: Prague - Central European Studies

"I had time to figure myself out a bit, as well as seeing the world from a different perspective. The cultural excursion trips were very meaningful to me, and overall the program was worthwhile."

Middlebury College
Past Review Hab Dich Lieb, Berlin! CIEE: Berlin - Open Campus Program

"I became more confident in myself and learned to speak a new language, at least conversationally. It was 1000% worthwhile."

Texas Lutheran University
Past Review Best Decision I Ever Made CIEE: Buenos Aires - Liberal Arts

"Dramatically improved my Spanish, totally immersed myself in Argentinian culture, handled a long and complicated professor strike with difficulty but gracefully."

Wellesley College
Past Review Come For The Language, Realize No One Else Did, Stay For The Tapas CIEE: Barcelona - Liberal Arts

"I learned a lot about Spanish and Catalan culture, and about the political struggles of Catalonia. I was able to fully immerse myself in the student life of Barcelona. Definitely worthwhile."

Wellesley College
Past Review A Lively Time In London CIEE: London - Open Campus Program

"Cultural skills, professional connections. Absolutely."

Texas Lutheran University
Past Review American In Berlin CIEE: Berlin - Open Campus Program

"I gained independence, a better understanding for the world, and much more confidence. Absolutely worth it. "

Texas Lutheran University
Past Review A Super Fun Learning Experience Where I Really Grew Up CIEE: Amsterdam - Social Sciences + Humanities

"I learned how to cook, how to live on my own, how to navigate on public transportation in Amsterdam, how to bike through Amsterdam and how to live without my best friends and family"

Middlebury College
Past Review Fun CIEE: Amsterdam - Social Sciences + Humanities

"I gained alot of life skills, It was worth it"

Middlebury College
Past Review Great Time In A Beatiful City CIEE: Prague - Central European Studies

"learned to live in a city, be more independent, use public transportation, definitely worth it "

Middlebury College
Past Review Study Abroad In Seoul!! CIEE: Seoul - Arts and Sciences

"I learned so much about Korean culture, how America is viewed by the rest of the world, and confidence in myself and my ability to adapt to an entirely different living situation."

Brandeis University
Past Review An Experience Unlike Any Other. CIEE: Amsterdam - Business + Culture

"I was able to travel to numerous cities outside of the Netherlands and learn about different cultures."

Middlebury College
Past Review Amazing Language And Culture, For The Adventurous! CIEE: Seoul - Arts and Sciences

"How to live on my own, how to navigate cultural and language barriers, made amazing korean friends, it was great!"

Texas Lutheran University
Past Review Learning By Trial And Error CIEE: Seville - Communication, New Media, and Journalism

"Study abroad was definitely worthwhile. I learned so much about myself, the Spanish culture and the world in general. "

Brandeis University
Past Review Amsterdam For A Semester CIEE: Amsterdam - Social Sciences + Humanities

"A new understanding of independence."

Wellesley College
Past Review It Was Life Changing. CIEE: Shanghai - China in a Global Context

"I learned a lot about the culture and met new friends. What I love most is the opportunity to be myself without the weight of the reputation I had made in my home university. It was not like I was different person, but it was freeing."

University of the Pacific
Past Review Everyone Should Study Abroad. I Have Connections All Over The World Now! CIEE: Seoul - Arts and Sciences

"It was absolutely worthwhile. I learned that I am more capable of being independent than I thought. I discovered the things that are necessary to surviving in a foreign place and learned tips and tricks to quickly becoming acclimated to a new area and culture. "

Texas Lutheran University
Past Review Prague Very Fun And Extremely Livable City CIEE: Prague - Central European Studies

"I loved it -- I loved living on my own (mostly) and forcing myself to interact daily with a culture different than what I grew up in; Prague is very affordable and fun and is a great location to access other countries in Europe "

Brandeis University
Past Review Life Changing CIEE: Berlin - Global Architecture + Design

"I started forming my true identity and built a stronger relationship with God. I made amazing friends and was taught by amazing teachers. It was worthwhile."

University of Hartford