CIEE
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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
"Absolutely. I would do it again and recommend it to everybody. I have become more self-confident and more assured of myself and my ability to travel and adapt. I hope to return to Central Europe one day in an academic or professional context."
Kathryn B The College of William and Mary
"Yes, absolutely. I learned a lot about myself and changed a lot in a very healthy way. I learned the importance of slowing down, of appreciating the small things in life, and of accepting cultural differences. "
Emilie F Wellesley College
"Yes. Learned a lot about living/traveling on my own and met people i'd never meet at my home university. "
Lucy F Barnard College
"Extremely. I learned to be more independent in Sevilla and think its interesting to see how you cope with certain situations so far away from home. It is very difficult, but will help in the long run. "
Maribel P Trinity University
"The people I met and the experience of living in Barcelona made it worthwhile. However, it was not very beneficial academically, except the language improvement opportunity."
Tijana T Wellesley College
"I absolutely loved my time abroad. While there were things I disliked about my program, it didn't hinder my overall experience and I would do it all over again if I could. After taking many International courses I realized how much I enjoyed International Business and am currently double majoring in it. Studying abroad opened my..."
Kelly L Villanova University
"Yes, the experience was worthwhile. I learned a lot about the culture and was able to improve my Spanish language skills"
Laura C Villanova University
"Expanded my familiarity with foreign cultures. Made me feel more mature, more independent, more confident to travel."
Tara H Middlebury College
"After this experience, I have a better understanding about how I want to use my Chinese language skills in the future. "
Katie M Tufts University
"My experience in Sevilla was mainly cultural. The classes at the University did not present a challenge to me and I did't feel like the educational aspect of my semester abroad was worth it. However, getting to know such a different culture was a really great experience. "
Eliana V Trinity University
"It was the most amazing 4 months of my entire life. I was truly able to live in a different country and experience a different way of life. This forced and allowed me to grow into a much stronger, independent, and cultured individual. I learned an incredibly deal about myself and can't wait to do something like this again. "
Charlotte H Middlebury College
"I gained the best understanding of myself and how to let go and be happy."
Austy W University of Hartford
"absolutely "
Timothy C Trinity University
"To be honest, Spain was much less academically rewarding and more rewarding in a personal sense- I learned about my strengths, weaknesses, came to terms with things that I need to work on, pushed myself, and changed my way of thinking to adapt to local culture. "
Sarah F Providence College
"Absolutely. Despite the way I ranked some of the things above, I didn't not like anything enough for it to have negatively affected my overall experience. I got to travel to some amazing places, meet great friends, and practice my Spanish. Living in another country for the semester helped me reflect back on my culture, values, a..."
Lindsey K Villanova University
"I improved my Spanish and became more culturally aware. It has made me want to continue my Spanish education and try to become bilingual."
Lauren R Villanova University
"Yes, greatly improved language skills, had many experiences and new friends that I will remember for the rest of my life."
Kyle G Villanova University
"My language skills improved tremendously, my worldliness, and global awareness grew exponentially and i made so many wonderful friends. "
Rebecca S Villanova University
"The people I met, the culture I came to love and the time away I had for myself made it an unforgettable experience and I would go back in a heartbeat. You learn to think about other people and cultures and this is so important. "
Rose F Providence College
"It showed me that no mater how different the culture we all laugh, cry, and play in very much the same ways."
Richelle W Indiana University - Bloomington
"I created a music video of my experiences in Sevilla, Spain using clips from my flip camera. Check it out to get a taste of what you might see! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PLu7R9ONGo8 I can not wait to travel abroad again and will use my experience in Spain as a wonderful springboard for my next journey. "
Christian F Pennsylvania State University - University Park
"I loved my study abroad experience! The andalucian culture is rich and Sevilla is a magical city. "
Kristin C Villanova University
"I felt very lucky to have made the friends that I made while I was in Korea. I met people from all around the world and significantly improved my language ability. Having spent a semester in Korea I'm even considering working there for a little while after I graduate. "
Jiyeon L The University of Texas at Austin
"Having just spent the summer in Southern and Central America encouraged me to discover a lot of the similarities and differences between the cultures, their origins and uniqueness. Studying abroad in Spain not only helped me satisfy these curiosities but also encouraged new ones. The courses I took while studying abroad reflecte..."
Erica S Wellesley College