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
09/17/2025 Great CIEE: Monteverde - Summer Tropical Ecology and Conservation

"I learned about tropical ecology. "

Brandeis University
09/02/2025 Ciee Barcelona CIEE: Barcelona - Economics and Culture

"Love learning about the history of the city. "

Wellesley College
08/28/2025 A Summer To Remember, For Sure CIEE: Monteverde - Summer Tropical Ecology and Conservation

"I learned a lot about my own ability to work with and get along with other people that I may not have much in common with, as well as how to be more independent. "

Brandeis University
08/27/2025 I Loved It! CIEE: Seville - Liberal Arts

"I improved my spanish a lot and gained new perspectives "

Brandeis University
08/27/2025 Ciee Monteverde CIEE: Monteverde - Summer Tropical Ecology and Conservation

"It was nice, not lots of gain"

Brandeis University
08/16/2025 Ke Rata Botswana (I Love Botswana) CIEE: Gaborone - Summer Community Public Health

"This experience taught me to live life more in the moment and take things one day at a time. It was a great learning experience. "

Brandeis University
08/11/2025 Beautiful City, Delicious Food, Unending Fun, And Awesome Trips With Friends! CIEE: Barcelona - Business & Culture

"I made new friends, and met so many people who go to other schools all around the U.S. I was able to experience a more worry-free, fun, and socially complete college experience than I did at Wellesley. I felt a strong sense of freedom, and was able to understand new cultures. I also gained a renewed appreciation for the quality ..."

Wellesley College
08/07/2025 An Accessible Glimpse Into The Real Africa CIEE: Gaborone - Arts + Sciences

"I learned that a country does not need to be huge or extremely wealthy to be truly successful."

Brandeis University
07/28/2025 Culture, Travel, Excitement CIEE: Barcelona - Economics and Culture

"I gained conversational spanish and cultural emersion by meeting spanish friends, and the ability to live in one of the most beautiful and exciting cities in the world"

Wellesley College
07/25/2025 Eye Opening, Overwhelming, Pleasant CIEE: Semester in Seoul

"I gained a lot of knowledge on what it is like to navigate a new country entirely on your own without depending on others. It was my first time leaving the country, and I felt lost at first, exploring a new land I could only fantasize about before going. I didn't know how I would survive, especially with knowing very little of t..."

Brandeis University
07/24/2025 Beautiful Barcelona CIEE: Barcelona - Economics and Culture

"I learned a lot about the culture and customs "

Wellesley College
07/23/2025 Fun Filled Days With New Encounters And A Time Of Growing Into Myself! CIEE: Seoul - Arts + Sciences (Yonsei University)

"I learned what it was like to live in a society and culture so different from my own and what I had always known. It was worthwhile to gain new perspectives and prove to myself that I could live so independently."

Brandeis University
07/18/2025 When In Rome... CIEE: Semester in Rome

"I learned so much about responsibility, the importance of planning, prioritizing myself, and knowing how to balance school, fun, and rest. "

Wellesley College
07/09/2025 Exploring South Korea's Music And History CIEE: Seoul - Arts and Sciences

"I learned more about living and functioning independently in a big city, as well as a lot about the history and culture of South Korea. It was 100% worthwhile."

Brandeis University
06/27/2025 Life Changing! CIEE: Seville - Liberal Arts

"Definitely. Gained so much independence, knowledge about a different culture, language skills greatly improved. Met so many incredible people and loved living and learning in Spain."

Brandeis University
06/27/2025 The Best Semester Of My Life!! CIEE: Seville - Psychology & Health Science

"I learned how to be independent and navigate cities by myself. I learned to enjoy exploring and putting myself in uncomfortable situations. I feel like it really changed the person I am and my confidence levels."

Brandeis University
06/10/2025 Prague Pushed Me Out Of My Comfort Zone In The Best Way! CIEE: Prague - Communications, New Media + Journalism

"New friends, skills in a new language, unforgettable memories, knowledge in my academic interests, and the ability to adapt to new culture!"

Middlebury College
06/03/2025 The Most Beautiful Place, The Most Amazing People CIEE: Seville - Psychology & Health Science

"so so worthwhile!! the ability to travel all around Europe was incredible and allowed me to grow my perspective and international awareness so much, and inspired me to want to travel so much more. also, being abroad allowed me to grow my independence and confidence in myself, meet amazing lifelong friends, and live in truly one ..."

Brandeis University
05/11/2025 Personal Clashes With Program But A Good Experience. CIEE: Barcelona - Economics and Culture

"I learned how important it is for me to be academically challenged and that I am able to live in a foreign country."

Wellesley College
03/24/2025 Amazing And Unforgettable Experience CIEE: Barcelona - Liberal Arts

"I loved my time abroad with CIEE in Barcelona. I was able to experience so many new things and meet so many amazing people. I will always cherish the memories I made during my study abroad experience."

Wellesley College
03/04/2025 Best Semester Of My Life CIEE: Seoul - Arts and Sciences

"It was 100% worthwhile. I met the best people and enjoyed my time. "

Brandeis University
01/27/2025 Yonsei CIEE: Seoul - Arts and Sciences

"I learned about Korean traditions by diving into the local activities."

Brandeis University
01/27/2025 My Interesting Time In Singapore! CIEE: Singapore - Open Campus Block

"I learned about different cultures, It was interesting to be able to travel around and visit different places."

Brandeis University
01/27/2025 Life Changing CIEE: Seville - Liberal Arts

"It was the most worthwhile! i learned a lot about myself and had a ton of time to self reflect. learning and experiencing others cultures is so so important -- gives you a whole new perspective on life."

Brandeis University
01/23/2025 Not The Best Academic Experience CIEE: Seoul - Arts and Sciences

"It was worthwhile because I was able to travel around Asia "

Brandeis University