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 Experiential Learning In Botswana CIEE: Gaborone - Community Public Health

"I learned a lot about public health care and the challenges that accompany providing healthcare to a large population. I learned about the positive and negative effects of urbanization. I also learned a lot about cultural differences and what it felt like to stand out so much in a new culture. I think I became a little bit more ..."

Brandeis University
Past Review It Was Not What I Expected. CIEE: Tokyo - Arts and Sciences

"I learned about a culture that is completely different from my own and it was eye-opening."

Wellesley College
Past Review An Eye Opening And Unforgettable Experience CIEE: Seville - International Business & Culture

"I gained more independence through my travel experience. I gained confidence in my Spanish speaking abilities. I also learned so much about not only the Spanish culture, but also about the cultures of other places that I visited throughout my semester (Italy, Portugal, France, Scotland, England, Morocco, etc.). It was the most w..."

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

"I learned so much more than words can even begin to describe. I learned how to trust and be comfortable. I learned how to be confident and get around independently. "

Clark University - Worcester
Past Review The Journey Of A Life Time CIEE: Cape Town - Arts and Sciences

"I did a lot of new things that I had always wanted to do, I made incredible friends, I challenged myself and grew a lot as a person. I got to experience once in a lifetime things. "

Clark University - Worcester
Past Review Amazing CIEE: Barcelona - Business & Culture

"Learned a lot about the culture of Barcelona and how a culture can differ so much from what I'm used to"

Brandeis University
Past Review The Best Decision Of My Life CIEE: Cape Town - Arts and Sciences

"It was extremely rewarding to go to Cape Town, and I never would have had the wonderful experience that I had without CIEE. "

Brandeis University
Past Review I Loved Traveling, Hated Being In Gaborone. CIEE: Gaborone - Community Public Health

"I learned a lot of patience and acceptance of different cultures. I learned that everything will work out in the end. And I value my current education at Clark."

Clark University - Worcester
Past Review Seoul CIEE: Seoul - Arts and Sciences

"I got to experience an Eastern perspective and got a first person look through Korean language and culture. "

Brandeis University
Past Review Amazinggggggg CIEE: Cape Town - Arts and Sciences

"everything, and absolutly "

Clark University - Worcester
Past Review A Life Changing Experience That I Will Never Forget CIEE: Rennes - Liberal Arts

"I learned how to travel and how to navigate a new city with only a paper map. I learned about myself and how I could adapt to new surroundings and a new language. I learned a lot about French culture and about some stereotypes that are right and some that are wrong, but most importantly to never make assumptions about a group of..."

Clark University - Worcester
Past Review Sweat, Fufu, And Tears CIEE: Legon - Arts + Sciences

"The ability to take things as they come and be less impatient. Very worthwhile."

Clark University - Worcester
Past Review The Most Uplifting, Eye Opening, Thrilling Experience You Can Imagine! CIEE: Prague - Central European Studies

"I gained a lot of knowledge about other cultures and other perspectives, and thus I learned a lot about my own culture and perspective of life. I learned not to stress the small things and I learned to appreciate the small things. I gained self-confidence and reassurance in my chosen career path. Studying abroad made me a better..."

University of Hartford
Past Review Spring In Madrid Definitely Would Do Again! CIEE: Madrid - Liberal Arts

"I learned a lot about international living and about Spanish culture during this semester. I had a great time, and it was absolutely worthwhile"

Wellesley College
Past Review Definitely Not What I Expected But Better! CIEE: Cape Town - Arts and Sciences

"Learned that I am a world traveler and meeting new people and exposure to new cultures and places is very important to me. Studying abroad was worthwhile. Being able to interact first-hand with a culture instead of reading about it is a phenomenal experience. "

Barnard College
Past Review Going Abroad To Barcelona = Taking A Semester Off CIEE: Barcelona - Liberal Arts

"I gained independence and was able to travel internationally for the first time and live in a beautiful city, but lost a semester of great academics at my home institution. It was worth it because living in Europe as a college student, free from most responsibilities, is a singular opportunity that everyone should take advantage..."

Wellesley College
Past Review A Memorable Four Months CIEE: Barcelona - Business & Culture

"Independence, self-reliance, flexibility, spanish, maturity. I wish I could go back"

Brandeis University
Past Review Ghana! CIEE: Legon - Arts + Sciences

"I learned how to handle myself in a completely foreign place where I knew no one; how to adapt to a new environment; and how to immerse myself in a new culture while reserving any judgments I may have previously made."

Brandeis University
Past Review A Very Culturally Enriching And Educational Experience. CIEE: Shanghai - Business, Language, and Culture

"Language and Culture wise it was! I definitely needed that exposure to learn more and understand more! "

The University of Texas at Austin
Past Review My Best Semester Yet (But Not Because Of Ciee) CIEE: Barcelona - Business & Culture

"I got to know a new culture and part of the world. It also taught me a lot about myself."

Brandeis University
Past Review Wow, I Can Do This! CIEE: Amman - Arabic Language

"Way too much to put in this box."

Indiana University - Bloomington
Past Review The Greatest Semester Of My Life! CIEE: Barcelona - Advanced Liberal Arts

"Going abroad allowed me to embrace a new culture, meet lots of wonderful people and have a lot of fun. I loved it!"

Brandeis University
Past Review Wonderful!!! An Insider's Look At Costa Rica! CIEE: Monteverde - Sustainability + The Environment

"Looking back, I cannot believe what I did and how much I learned during my study abroad program! We got to travel around Costa Rica for 4 out of 14 weeks, I had a 4 week sustainability internship, I lived with a host family, I took 5 classes, and I had so much fun with the staff and other students. We studied a variety of issu..."

University of Maryland - Baltimore County
Past Review Best 5 Months Of My Life! CIEE: Barcelona - Advanced Liberal Arts

"I learned how to be more independent and travel well. Also I learned about different cultures. It was definitely worthwhile. I met some amazing people and had some of the best experiences of my life. I highly recommend studying abroad if you have the means and desire to do so. "

Brandeis University