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 Study Abroad In Germany: Getting In Touch With Yourself CIEE: Berlin - Open Campus Program

"It was most definitely worth while. I gained a new sense of self confidence, and was really able to learn who I was as a person and gain a new respect for not only myself and for other people as well."

Berea College
Past Review Learn, Plan, Go With The Flow. CIEE: Seville - Business + Society

"I gained everything from this study abroad. I learned who I was, what I wanted out of life, and to take advantage of my time. "

Indiana University - Bloomington
Past Review Unreal. CIEE: Amsterdam - Business + Culture

"Living on my own and liberating my soul."

Brandeis University
Past Review Walking A Lot In Praha CIEE: Prague - Central European Studies

"I gained a very basic knowledge of Czech, a better knowledge of beer and that is about it. "

Wellesley College
Past Review Great City, Terrible Education CIEE: Amsterdam - Business + Culture

"It was definitely worthwhile to go abroad and be able to have so many new experiences."

Brandeis University
Past Review Exploring Morocco: A Student's Perspective CIEE: Rabat - Language and Culture

"I improved my Arabic, especially my conversational skills and my Darija. I learned extensively about the culture of Morocco, including the history, politics, and religion of the country. As well as that, I learned about the culture and history of the Magreb and of the Middle East, particularly in regards to the Arab Spring. I le..."

Birmingham-Southern College
Past Review Una Experiencia Inolvidable! CIEE: Seville - Business + Society

"My semester in Sevilla was one of the best experiences of my life! I'm most grateful to CIEE for the opportunity to live with a host family. I absolutely LOVE my host family! They took me to extended family gatherings and day trips, we ate dinner together every night, and they went out of their way to make sure I had an enrichin..."

Indiana University - Bloomington
Past Review Became More Independent/Mature CIEE: Alicante - Language & Culture

"I learned a lot about the French culture"

Wartburg College
Past Review I Only Made One Friend But It Was Fun CIEE: Amsterdam - Social Sciences + Humanities

"I gained a lot of things I cant list them all, mainly independence though"

University of Hartford
Past Review Best Study Abroad Experience I Could've Asked For CIEE: Buenos Aires - Liberal Arts

"I came back with a new perspective, a lot of cool stories, a lot of people from there that were hard to leave (i.e host family), and just overall amazing memories. "

Wellesley College
Past Review The Time Of My Life CIEE: London - Arts + Sciences (Westminster)

"I just gained perspective. You learn so much about yourself and the type of person you are. What you're built for and what you can handle. It's a very revealing experience. It was definitely worthwhile. Some days I still can't believe I was able to experience it. "

University of Tulsa
Past Review Best Experience Of My Life CIEE: London - Open Campus Program

"How to navigate amongst such a busy and culturally diverse city. It was totally worthwhile. "

University of Westminster
Past Review Go Abroad! CIEE: Barcelona - Liberal Arts

"I improved my language skills and cultural competency."

Wellesley College
Past Review Study Abroad In Spain The Best Experience Of My Life CIEE: Madrid - Liberal Arts

"I learned a lot about how I like to live. Also, the type of city in which I want to work and start my life in. It was extremely worthwhile. "

Trinity University
Past Review Nothing Like What I Expected! CIEE: Cape Town - Arts and Sciences

"Definitely worthwhile - gave me a much broader perspective and appreciation for what we have in the US"

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

"I learned that I love to travel and definitely want to think about moving/working abroad!"

Wellesley College
Past Review An Unforgettable Experience CIEE: Cape Town - Arts and Sciences

"A real sense of worldly perspective. The protests did make me think about the education systems of South Africa and the US, as well as how systemic racism differs between the two countries. The concepts were complex and interesting, and the conversations I had were incredibly worthwhile. "

Brandeis University
Past Review Best Decision I've Ever Made CIEE: Buenos Aires - Liberal Arts

"- Cultural competency - Fluency - Independence"

Wellesley College
Past Review An Educational Experience CIEE: Amsterdam - Social Sciences + Humanities

"Definitely a worthwhile experience. There was a lot to learn about the culture as well as what I want for myself going forward. "

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

"I became more independent, learned how to allocate my time, etc."

Middlebury College
Past Review Prague: Forever In My Heart CIEE: Prague - Central European Studies

"I gained better cultural understanding, having to go through some cultural barriers. I learned how to be more independent, whether in Prague or as I travelled around Europe. I could not imagine a better study abroad experience, and hope to get back to Prague ASAP"

Brandeis University
Past Review Biking, Canals, And Poffertjes! CIEE: Amsterdam - Social Sciences + Humanities

"Yes, it was worthwhile. I gained confidence in my ability to travel alone and in a foreign place. I really came to appreciate my home school and how things are done there after seeing the differences with my host university. "

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

"Yes, I gained a lot"

Wellesley College
Past Review Gained A Different Perspective Through Cultural Integration CIEE: Cape Town - Arts and Sciences

"I gained a broader understanding of race relations and historical influence. "

Middlebury College
Past Review Unmatched Exposure And Exploration CIEE: Cape Town - Arts and Sciences

"A greater sense of independence and a more worldly paradigm."

Brandeis University