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 A Challenging Yet Enjoyable Semester CIEE: Legon - Arts + Sciences

"It was worthwhile. I learned a lot about a culture completely different than my own and learned a lot about myself in the process, especially being able to grow and adapt to new situations. "

University of the Pacific
Past Review No Place Like Sevilla CIEE: Seville - Liberal Arts

"too much to sum up here, but it was worth every second and penny."

University of the Pacific
Past Review 4 Months I Will Never Forget CIEE: Seville - Communication, New Media, and Journalism

"I made friends that I know I will keep in touch with for a long time, and developed a relationship with my host family that I will always cherish. My Spanish speaking skills developed immensely. "

Fordham University
Past Review Me Encanta Sevilla! CIEE: Seville - Communication, New Media, and Journalism

"My experience abroad was so amazing and I learned so much not only about Communications and Spanish, but about Sevilla and its culture!"

Fordham University
Past Review Challenges And Successes Of Studying Abroad CIEE: Alicante - Liberal Arts

"i learned a lot about myself and also a lot about the culture of spain. it was definitely worthwhile "

Fordham University
Past Review Heart And Seoul CIEE: Seoul - Arts and Sciences

"The experience was an eye opener for so many aspects of my life. I ended up questioning a lot of the things I saw and also a lot of things that I did. Moving outside of the American bubble into a country that is unlike it in so many ways is like an out of body experience. "

Brandeis University
Past Review Best Semester CIEE: Barcelona - Business & Culture

"Studying abroad is a real eye-opener. Learning to live by yourself in a country where English is not spoken a lot forces you to develop your Spanish speaking skills. On top of this, learning about the Spanish culture and being a worldly individual makes you more perceptive to learning about new cultures when you travel to other ..."

Brandeis University
Past Review When It Doesn't Quite Click... CIEE: Seville - Advanced Liberal Arts

"I enjoyed being abroad but, for whatever reason, did not really grow to love Seville. I definitely gained skills about being independent and self-sufficient, which are incredibly valuable. My spoken Spanish definitely improved a bit and I augmented my Spanish vocabulary. I did not really enjoy my classes at the university due..."

Brandeis University
Past Review Amazing Semester CIEE: Seville - Liberal Arts

"It was the best experience of my life. CIEE Liberal Arts Seville is a great program."

Brandeis University
Past Review Amazing CIEE: Seville - Communication, New Media, and Journalism

"I gained so much more confidence when I speak because before I would be so hesitant because I was scared to sound stupid. I learned how to deal with language barriers in all my travels and adjusting to cultures. My experience was so worthwhile."

Fordham University
Past Review It's Like An Extended Vacation In The Middle Of The School Year. CIEE: Santiago - Liberal Arts, Dominican Republic

"I got a chance to tutor elementary school children and it was great. It almost makes me want to switch from studying law to education. "

Fordham University
Past Review No Rules Exist In Buenos Aires CIEE: Buenos Aires - Liberal Arts

"South America and North America are separated for a reason"

Fordham University
Past Review In Terms Of The Program, Cold And Hard CIEE: Berlin - Open Campus Program

"It was worthwhile. I appreciated the classes because they offered subjects that Fordham does not and that were tied to the surrounding city. "

Fordham University
Past Review Best Experience Of My Life So Far! CIEE: Seville - International Business & Culture

"Very worthwhile. I learned how large the world is and what a small portion I know about it. "

Fordham University
Past Review The Most Amazing Experience You Can Ever Imagine. CIEE: Prague - Central European Studies

"That I can do anything! I have the ability to explore Europe on my own and doing so is absolutely worth it. "

Brandeis University
Past Review My Heart Belongs In Cape Town! CIEE: Cape Town - Arts and Sciences

"I have met some amazing people that I will be in touch with forever, and have learned so much about the African culture after living here."

Fordham University
Past Review Self Reflective CIEE: Sao Paulo - Liberal Arts

"This experience was mainly about self-reflection for me. I learned a lot about what i need to improve, political views, filosophical views. I learned that i need to be more critical about certain things. Students im Brazil seem to be more opinionated and critical of global issues more so that most of the american students i've m..."

University of the Pacific
Past Review Great CIEE: Seville - Business + Society

"It was very worthwhile. Learned I love to speak another language"

Fordham University
Past Review An Amazing Semester!! CIEE: Alicante - Liberal Arts

"It was definitely worthwhile. Especially living with a host family was so beneficial and amazing. "

Fordham University
Past Review A Surprising Achievement That I Never Expected. CIEE: Amsterdam - Social Sciences + Humanities

"The best things that I got out of my study abroad experience had little or nothing to do with my classes or my program. The best relationships I made were with other people in the city who I met through walking around, and doing things I loved to do. "

Brandeis University
Past Review Amazing Amsterdam CIEE: Amsterdam - Social Sciences + Humanities

"I learned how to be independent. I learned how to get out of my comfort zone and experience a whole new lifestyle. I learned how to have dinner way too late. I made friends from all over the world. But what I truly learned is that I want to spend as much time as possible, in my life, traveling."

University of Arkansas - Fayetteville
Past Review Had Fun CIEE: Buenos Aires - Liberal Arts

"I learned a lot about myself, being alone in a foreign country. It was a big growth experience. I don't regret it."

Wellesley College
Past Review Lifetime Memories Of Language, Culture, And Travel CIEE: Seville - International Business & Culture

"I could write a book about what I learned, so I won't get into the huge details but learned an immense amount of language, culture, travel, etc. Yes, it was worthwhile."

Bentley University
Past Review I Love Bcn! CIEE: Barcelona - Liberal Arts

"I gained invaluable perspective on the world and on myself. I learned how to live independently in an unfamiliar place, and I had the most fun of my life! It was extremely worthwhile and I would do it again in a heartbeat. "

Brandeis University
Past Review Vale La Pena! CIEE: Gaborone - Community Public Health

"Of course, it was very worthwhile, but the country itself as difficult and very challenging to live in."

University of the Pacific