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 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
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A student Middlebury College
"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!"
A student Brandeis University
"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."
Sophia E Dolan Wellesley College
"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..."
A student Brandeis University
"Stronger language skills, more self confidence "
A student Brandeis University
"Independence, knowledge about my home and host cultures, personal growth, and so much more! It was beyond worth my while."
A student Brandeis University
"I learned a lot about myself and became more independent. Definitely worthwhile!"
A student Brandeis University
"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."
A student Middlebury College
"I became more confident in myself and learned to speak a new language, at least conversationally. It was 1000% worthwhile."
Annamarie McCloskey Texas Lutheran University
"Dramatically improved my Spanish, totally immersed myself in Argentinian culture, handled a long and complicated professor strike with difficulty but gracefully."
A student Wellesley College
"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."
A student Wellesley College
"Cultural skills, professional connections. Absolutely."
A student Texas Lutheran University
"I gained independence, a better understanding for the world, and much more confidence. Absolutely worth it. "
Jamison` D Texas Lutheran University
"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"
Eliza smallwood Middlebury College
"I gained alot of life skills, It was worth it"
Andrew Hennings Middlebury College
"learned to live in a city, be more independent, use public transportation, definitely worth it "
A student Middlebury College
"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."
Addie M Brandeis University
"I was able to travel to numerous cities outside of the Netherlands and learn about different cultures."
A student Middlebury College
"How to live on my own, how to navigate cultural and language barriers, made amazing korean friends, it was great!"
Annelise Leifeste Texas Lutheran University
"Study abroad was definitely worthwhile. I learned so much about myself, the Spanish culture and the world in general. "
Arial Nieberding Brandeis University
"A new understanding of independence."
A student Wellesley College
"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."
A student University of the Pacific
"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. "
Jonathan Tucker Texas Lutheran University
"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 "
Hannah Kressel Brandeis University
"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."
Dana Barnes University of Hartford