4.4 - 1714 Reviews

CIEE

https://www.ciee.org/

CIEE is a program provider offering 415 abroad programs. Programs offered include Study Abroad, Internship, Intensive Language, Gap Year, and Online Program abroad programs in 32 countries such as France, Japan, Ireland, 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

OVERALL RATING 4.4
Based on 1714 Reviews
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November 6, 2026
Past Review Una Experiencia Inolvidable CIEE: Barcelona - Business & Culture

"I learned a lot about myself, what career trajectory I want to go down, and intercultural skills. It was definitely worthwhile. "

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

"Definitely worthwhile! Gained greater confidence and independence while immersing myself in a different culture which taught me a lot about my own. "

Middlebury College
Past Review Adventuring Around Africa CIEE: Gaborone - Arts + Sciences

"I learned how to be adaptive and culturally aware. Furthermore, I learned patience. It was some of the best lessons of my life. "

Brandeis University
Past Review Amsterdam: The Ultimate City Adventure. CIEE: Amsterdam - Social Sciences + Humanities

"I gained a new self of my self. A sense of independence. It was the greatest adventure of my life so far and I feel like I really found who I was. "

Middlebury College
Past Review Tokyo Exploring The Best City In The World CIEE: Tokyo - Arts and Sciences

"It was so worthwhile. I got a very different perspective, not just on America, and living abroad, and the work culture at my home school, but also on myself and what is important to me. As much as Japanese culture excepts conformity, Tokyo as a city somehow forces you to be yourself by finding the pieces of it that make you ha..."

Wellesley College
Past Review I Would Live In Ghana CIEE: Legon - Arts + Sciences

"I learned my independence and gained memories that will change my life forever. I've made great friends and even great networking connections. I'd do it all over again if I could."

University of Hartford
Past Review Transformative CIEE: Cape Town - Arts and Sciences

"I made lasting friendships, learned a lot from local students. It was absolutely worthwhile because South Africa is an amazing country. "

Wellesley College
Past Review Cheap But Boring CIEE: Prague - Central European Studies

"travel as much as possible"

Brandeis University
Past Review The Good, The Bad, And The Unexpected CIEE: Tokyo - Arts and Sciences

"In my program, I was surrounded by American students from all around the states. This reminded me that there are people who have drastically different ways of life than me--people who don't necessarily value the same things that I and my peers at Brandeis do. It was disappointing, and eye opening, to hear the harmful things comi..."

Brandeis University
Past Review A Summer In Seoul CIEE: Seoul - Summer Korean Studies

"A more international perspective and cultural versatility"

Truman State University
Past Review Some Administrative Issues But Overall A Good Experience CIEE: Gaborone - Summer Community Public Health

"I learned more from my experiences traveling and visiting clinics and hospitals than I did in any of my classes. I had to function independently and cook my own meals and learn how to use public transportation. I think it would've been a lot easier with more help and preparation from the program staff, but I definitely grew a lo..."

Brandeis University
Past Review More American Than I Would Have Liked, But Still Very Fun CIEE: Barcelona - Advanced Liberal Arts

"I learned a lot about the experiences of other students around the world and of life in Spain. Definitely worthwhile."

Wellesley College
Past Review Lots Of Travel, Cultural Immersion CIEE: Prague - Central European Studies

"How to feel comfortable with a completely different culture, was worthwhile"

Brandeis University
Past Review Interesting Learning Experience CIEE: Tokyo - Arts and Sciences

"I learned how to be more independent. Also, it allowed me to experience how it feels to live in a busy city. Therefore, I would say my experience abroad was worthwhile. "

Brandeis University
Past Review I Wish I Could Go Back To Madrid! CIEE: Madrid - Liberal Arts

"I was able to work on my academic Spanish as well as learn what its like to live in a European city. "

Brandeis University
Past Review I'm Glad I Came Back Home! CIEE: Legon - Arts + Sciences

"Since I am Ghanaian, I was able to reconnect with my country after being away for almost two decades. Although there times when I felt like a guest in my home, there were plenty of times where I felt at home and grateful to CIEE for having a program site in Ghana. I learned that there is no and never will be a place like home. I..."

Brandeis University
Past Review Europeans Are Better Than Americans CIEE: Madrid - Liberal Arts

"I wish I had been forced to speak Spanish and not hang out with Americans. "

Brandeis University
Past Review Truly A Gratifying Experience CIEE: Alcala - Summer Language & Culture

"I learned about how big the world is, I improved my Spanish skills, and I got to travel to some neat places. Definitely worthwhile."

Truman State University
Past Review Break An Ankle CIEE: Shanghai - Accelerated Chinese Language

"I gained an understanding of culture, language, and my own independence."

Berea College
Past Review Lots Of Political Conversations And Complicated Racial Dynamics CIEE: Cape Town - Arts and Sciences

"The experience was worthwhile and the exchange rate made it an affordable option in comparison to a lot of programs in Europe"

Wellesley College
Past Review Amazing CIEE: Legon - Arts + Sciences

"I learned that there are no many differences in culture. I also learned that programs not in the US were very rigorous. It was very worthwhile because I loved my time there. "

Wellesley College
Past Review It Is What You Make Of It CIEE: Prague - Central European Studies

"Independence, a sense of self, a home base to travel all over Central Europe, tons of lifelong friends... I really could go on."

Middlebury College
Past Review Sois Sevillana? CIEE: Seville - Liberal Arts

"I learned adaptability, patience, and acceptance. It was truly a humbling experience and I recommend it to anyone that wants to travel abroad. It also taught me a lot about myself, and let me meet so many new people. "

University of the Pacific
Past Review In The Southern Sun CIEE: Seville - International Business & Culture

"It was immensely worthwhile. I learned so much about myself in being forced to adapt to a totally different lifestyle and culture, as well as being mainly deprived of my first language. Furthermore I travelled extensively and from that not only saw 8 other countries but learned about my own competence and independence. "

University of the Pacific
Past Review A True Experience CIEE: Buenos Aires - Summer Community Public Health

"I learned more patience and I believe it was worthwhile."

Brandeis University