College Study Abroad Blog

By: Claire Jacobson When people say studying abroad is the best part of college you have to believe them. As an engineering major, it always seemed like a little bit... keep reading

Picture this: You’re scrolling through TikTok, and every other video is some study abroad student living their best life in Italy. Now it’s your turn – but wait, do you... keep reading

By: Benson Zou I was super excited to interact with the vibrant/diverse Korean community before arriving. However there were a few things that I did not have on my bingo... keep reading

Authored by Oscar Alvarez One of the most challenging parts of studying abroad is choosing the location to study in. I did one block in Argentina, another in Germany, and... keep reading

Akiko Otani Administrative Coordinator, CIEE Kyoto Konnichiwa (Hello in Japanese)! My name is Akiko Otani, and I’m an Administrative Coordinator at CIEE Kyoto. Originally from Tokyo, I moved to Kyoto... keep reading

By: Sophie Cook Hi! My name is Sophie and I am a Tulane student studying in Amsterdam. Before coming abroad I did not have a strong opinion on where I... keep reading

By: Tawfiq Rawnak The Importance of Knowledgeable Spending Expenses are something that aren’t new when being abroad. In fact, many students actually tend to overspend when being in an abroad... keep reading

Planning your first study abroad adventure? It’s equal parts thrilling and overwhelming, but don’t worry – we’ve got you covered. Whether you’re gearing up for a semester abroad or a... keep reading

By: Natalie Manzo Since being in Spain, I have found that life is a lot slower here than in the US. Don’t get me wrong, a lot of my experience... keep reading

As you prepare for the study abroad adventure of a lifetime, consider our inside study abroad tips to make your experience smoother. If you're looking for study abroad tips and... keep reading

By: Bridget Adu-Dapaah My time in Portugal has been such an incredible experience, and it’s easily one of the highlights of my college years. That said, there were definitely a... keep reading

By: Uma Divekar Studying abroad in Paris through the CIEE Business + Culture program has been nothing short of a transformative adventure—easily one of the most exciting chapters of my... keep reading

@cieestudyabroad Just a few of the countless benefits of studying abroad! #cieestudyabroad #studyabroad #benefits #whystudyabroad #internationalstudent #culturalexchange Same Cycle Different Day - xJ-Will If the questions “why study abroad?” or... keep reading

By: Deborah Moreno I arrived in Berlin nearing the end of the summer. People wore less layers, sunglasses, and seemed chirpier. With time, the weather has become gray, wet, and... keep reading

By: Kyin Sheldon Studying abroad in London was nothing short of life-changing. From the moment I arrived, I knew this city would be a mix of academic challenges, personal growth... keep reading