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 La Mejor Experiencia De Mis Estudios! CIEE: Madrid - Liberal Arts

"My Spanish fluency increased tremendously, which made it worthwhile. I definitely would recommend people the year program--that way you can come out 100% fluent!"

Brandeis University
Past Review Speaking Chinese CIEE: Shanghai - China in a Global Context

"I learned valuable language skills, made incredible friends, and learned a lot about another culture. "

The University of Texas at Austin
Past Review A Ticket To Me CIEE: London - Arts + Sciences (University College London)

"I wouldn't even know where to begin with this. One thing I will say is it has taught me more about myself in 6 months than I have learned in my 20 years. Worthwhile would be an understatement. "

University of Hartford
Past Review Korea American In Korea CIEE: Seoul - Arts and Sciences

"I learned how important it is to get in touch with my family's culture and how important it is to integrate and get comfortable using a language I am not 100% comfortable with"

Brandeis University
Past Review An Unforgettable Semester CIEE: Prague - Central European Studies

"I learned what it's like to be surrounded by another culture. I wasn't able to read many things (especially in the beginning) and had to navigate and figure things out with limited use of my phone. It was definitely worth while. I learned about lot about myself and how to adapt to a new culture and live on my own. "

Middlebury College
Past Review Self Discovery In Seoul CIEE: Seoul - Arts and Sciences

"Over the course of my time abroad, I learned so much that I didn't even expect to touch on. The biggest thing I gained was personal growth. I expected to only improve myself in terms of language skills and new friends, but I ended up learning so much about who I am as a person and who I want to be in the future. Being in Seoul w..."

Brandeis University
Past Review Multiple Types Of Culture Hikes And Delicious Food. CIEE: Cape Town - Arts and Sciences

"I learned a lot about different cultures and perspectives through which people see the world. I learned a lot about the history and continuous struggles in South Africa."

Brandeis University
Past Review Best Time Of My Life CIEE: London - Arts + Sciences (Westminster)

"You learn so much that you would'e be exposed to in your normal classroom, it teaches you how to be independent and to learn to live all on your own in another country"

University of Westminster
Past Review Lost In A Familiar Place CIEE: Alicante - Liberal Arts

"I learned how valuable the spanish language is across the globe. It was very rewarding to be able to communicate with strangers in a very foreign place."

The University of Texas at Austin
Past Review The City Of Love CIEE: Amsterdam - Social Sciences + Humanities

"I learned a lot from my experience abroad. I learned to challenge myself beyond my comfortable limits and learned a lot about tolerance and living on my own. It was extremely worthwhile. "

Brandeis University
Past Review Amman Is A Commitment, Completely Worth It If You Love Arabic. CIEE: Amman - Arabic Language

"I learned a lot about myself and my relationships with other people -- what I want from relationships, the way I interact. I became much more self aware. "

Wellesley College
Past Review The Most Incredible Experience Of My Entire Life CIEE: Cape Town - Arts and Sciences

"An immense amount of personal growth. It was so worthwhile"

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

"It was great living in Europe for an extended period of time like this"

Brandeis University
Past Review Studying And Biking In A Liberal City CIEE: Amsterdam - Business + Culture

"I learned about the cultural differences between Europe and the US. Yes, it was worthwhile!"

Brandeis University
Past Review Life Changing Experience CIEE: Alicante - Language & Culture

"I got to learn so much about myself, the culture, the language of Spain. While I was abroad, I also got to walk the Camino de Santiago, which was a huge part of my abroad experience. My study abroad experience was more than worthwhile. "

Berea College
Past Review I Came, I Experienced, I Learned. CIEE: Santiago - Liberal Arts, Dominican Republic

"I learned a great deal about how history can shape people's interactions with one another. (Dominican-Haitian Relations). I felt it was worthwhile. "

The University of Texas at Austin
Past Review Barcelona CIEE: Barcelona - Liberal Arts

"I gained a general sense of independence. "

Trinity University
Past Review It's Not Just Siestas And Cerveza CIEE: Seville - Liberal Arts

"I impressed myself with my ability to get in and out of uncomfortable situations and I feel empowered by the experience. Yes!"

Clark University - Worcester
Past Review Berlin, Du Bist So Wunderbar! CIEE: Berlin - Open Campus Program

"I felt like I learned a lot about Berlin culture. It was so fun and energetic. It was completely worthwhile."

Clark University - Worcester
Past Review Not My City CIEE: Barcelona - Advanced Liberal Arts

"Absolutely worthwhile. I learned so much about myself just spending that much time alone and by being forced to use a second language to communicate and travel solo. I really dislike the city, the culture and the people there, but it was so valuable regardless. "

Barnard College
Past Review Beautiful Adventure CIEE: Seville - Liberal Arts

"The experience was very fulfilling, and I am thankful to have had this opportunity. "

Clark University - Worcester
Past Review Found An Outspoken Person Within Me Who I Didn't Know. CIEE: Rennes - Liberal Arts

"It definitely was, I found new ways to study and my adaptability capacity highly increased."

University of Tulsa
Past Review A Wonderful Time In A Wonderful And Enchanting City CIEE: Seville - Advanced Liberal Arts

"I learned all about different cultures and I got a lot better at Spanish. Very worthwhile."

Barnard College
Past Review Summer In Prague CIEE: Prague - Summer Psychology

"I had an amazing time and never wanted to come back! It opened my eyes to the world and fed my passion for travel and adventure. I never expected to love both locations I lived in as much as I did."

The College of New Jersey