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 Interesting, Fun, But Very Different CIEE: Cape Town - Arts and Sciences

"I learned a lot about another city. "

Wellesley College
Past Review A Remarkable, Once In A Lifetime, Unforgettable Experience! CIEE: Cape Town - Arts and Sciences

"I learned so much about different cultures, traditions, racial inequalities, philosophies, religions, medicine, etc. It was most definitely worthwhile and I would do it all over again in a heartbeat."

Tulane University
Past Review Ciee Amsterdam A Great Look Into The Netherlands CIEE: Amsterdam - Summer Contemporary Netherlands Studies

"I learned a great deal about the cultural differences between the Netherlands and the United States and how they influence the social policies of each country. We looked at the advantages and disadvantages of different Dutch policies and why or why wouldn't they work for the American system. "

The University of Texas at Austin
Past Review Great Experience But Some Complaints CIEE: Lisbon - Language and Culture

"Being abroad is always a great experience. It is definitely more worthwhile than a semester at home. "

Indiana University - Bloomington
Past Review Great Cultural Experience In A Beautiful Country. CIEE: Rabat - Language and Culture

"A good understanding of Moroccan lifestyle. It wasn't a crazy party experience at all, there was much more just sitting and absorbing and relaxing. I liked to spend time with my host family and just do what they did on a daily basis with them. I also gained a lot of independence and travel confidence."

University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
Past Review Time Of My Life CIEE: Cape Town - Arts and Sciences

"In short, I learned more about myself and my love for independence and exploration. I spent a good deal of time exploring on my own. I was also thrilled to study in a place so naturally beautiful. I have a newfound appreciation for Mother Nature."

Wellesley College
Past Review An Incredibly Beautiful, Exciting, And Fulfilling Once In A Lifetime Experience. CIEE: Cape Town - Arts and Sciences

"Gained a greater appreciation for what I have and the short time I have with it."

Middlebury College
Past Review Just Long Enough To Wish I Had Stayed Longer CIEE: Tokyo - Arts and Sciences

"I learned a lot more than I expected about Japanese culture and language. I learned how to be a part of a very different community and it was very worthwhile."

Brandeis University
Past Review Tokyo Is Fun Ciee Is A Waste Of Student Resources CIEE: Tokyo - Arts and Sciences

"I learned a lot about self-reliance. Yes, it was worthwhile."

Brandeis University
Past Review Life Changing Experience CIEE: Seville - Communication, New Media, and Journalism

"I learned to love myself more. I came back as a woman more confident in her own skin. "

Fordham University
Past Review If I Could Do It Again, I Would. CIEE: Seville - Business + Society

"Absolutely. I gained and learned so much, personally, culturally, academically. I think everyone needs to study abroad. You gain a new level of confidence that can only be attained through an experience like this. You meet people and now have contacts across the globe. It is the best way to perfect language skills. It was my fav..."

Villanova University
Past Review La Vie Plus Belle CIEE: Paris - Summer Contemporary Music Creation + Critique

"I became so independent. I lived literally on my own, went to doctors appointments on my own, traveled the city/other countries on my own, and understood a whole new culture from their perspective. It was completely worthwhile."

Roger Williams University
Past Review Unbeievably Incredibly Amazing! CIEE: Cape Town - Arts and Sciences

"I gained a superior feeling of independence and the ability to take care of myself. I also think I am much more confident in general with my ability to meet and get along with people."

Middlebury College
Past Review Independence At Last! CIEE: Amsterdam - Social Sciences + Humanities

"Yes. Living in Europe is a valuable and great thing. There is so much culture and history in a city as international as Amsterdam, and I have never felt so independent and free as I did living abroad. I really grew from it, and learned how to live on my own and take care of myself."

Middlebury College
Past Review Best. Thing. Ever. CIEE: Seoul - Arts and Sciences

"I learned so much about Korean history, politics, and culture and made so many friends back in Korea as well. This was seriously one of the greatest decisions I have made in my life."

Fordham University
Past Review Best Experience Of My Life!!!! CIEE: Alicante - Liberal Arts

"SO WORTHWHILE. I gained a different and better perspective on life and the cultural immersion was an incredible experience."

The University of Texas at Austin
Past Review A Fun, Challenging Experience To Improve Your Arabic! CIEE: Amman - Arabic Language

"It was very worthwhile. I greatly improved my language skills, and I learned a lot about the culture I was studying."

Barnard College
Past Review Sankofa CIEE: Legon - Arts + Sciences

"I gained a world perspective, it was worthwhile"

Tulane University
Past Review "No Hay Nada Como Santiago" CIEE: Santiago - Liberal Arts

"I feel like I have learned so much about myself, and I know more about what I would like to do in the future. I did so many things that I had never done before (overnight bus by myself, traveled alone, learned how to surf, etc.), that I feel very confident in myself and my abilities. My study abroad experience was incredibly wor..."

Tulane University
Past Review Unbelievably Amazing Incredible! CIEE: Cape Town - Arts and Sciences

"I don't even know where to begin. I feel like a much more mature person and also way more positive, like I can deal with anything life throws at me"

Middlebury College
Past Review Most Stressful Yet Most Rewarding Experience Of My Life CIEE: Amman - Arabic Language

"I gained not only language skills, but the confidence to use them with anyone. I gained a lot of independence while over there. I had been exposed to other cultures before, but my semester gave me a whole new perspective on the world and made me want to make a difference. I also gained a lot of new friends from my program."

Indiana University - Bloomington
Past Review Barceloca CIEE: Barcelona - Business & Culture

"I would recommend this program to anyone, as annoying as study abroad cliches are: it really was life-changing."

Tufts University
Past Review Once In A Lifetime Experience CIEE: Seville - Liberal Arts

"It was absolutely worthwhile! I made great friends and studied in a completely foreign culture. "

Wellesley College
Past Review A Good Experience. CIEE: Barcelona - Business & Culture

"I definitely learned a lot about different cultures. I don't think going abroad was a mistake. However, I would of definitely chosen a different program. "

Providence College
Past Review Sevilla CIEE: Seville - International Business & Culture

"I learned that things do not come as easily to me as I thought they did. Yes, it was worthwhile. "

Providence College