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 My Study Abroad Experience Will Always Have A Special Place In My Heart. CIEE: Seoul - Summer Korean Studies

"I learned that I'm actually a lot more of a homebody than I thought. I don't regret going to South Korea but I wasn't prepared for the emotional feelings of missing home. However, I did learn that life keeps going anywhere in the world. So whenever I have a bad day I know I shouldn't keep my head down for long because the world ..."

Texas Lutheran University
Past Review Learning Outside The Classroom CIEE: Lisbon - Language and Culture

"My connection to my host family is lifelong and that along makes it priceless. "

Wellesley College
Past Review Very Livable City! Learned To Be A Grownup (Sort Of) CIEE: Amsterdam - Social Sciences + Humanities

"Learned to be respobsible for myself and figure out how to solve issues. Living fully alone for first time so if something broke my responsibility to fix it. when i lost my key i had to call the locksmith myself and couldnt just call pub safe which was very worthwhile "

Middlebury College
Past Review I Studied Abroad In Japan But At The Same Time I Didn't! CIEE: Tokyo - Arts and Sciences

"I learned the different customs within cultures that differ from America. In addition, I improved my Japanese and accepted the nerve-wracking feelings one can get from not being able to communicate in a foreign language. "

University of the Pacific
Past Review Experiences Of A Lifetime; Where The Good And Bad Will Be Reminisced Fondly CIEE: Seoul - Arts and Sciences

"I learned to take risks. While the entire experience was a risk, I learned to not be afraid to speak to people in broken Korean and make completely new friends."

Brandeis University
Past Review An Eye Opening Experience CIEE: Legon - Arts + Sciences

"There are so many different people in this world living in different ways. Slow down and take the time to understand each other"

Wellesley College
Past Review No Pasa Nada CIEE: Madrid - Liberal Arts

"I learned a lot about being self-sufficient and navigating an unfamiliar place. It was very valuable."

Brandeis University
Past Review Spring Semester In Ghana CIEE: Legon - Arts + Sciences

"To spend a semester in a less-conventional destination and gain intercultural experiences there were eye-opening. "

Wellesley College
Past Review A Growing Experience CIEE: Barcelona - Advanced Liberal Arts

"Yes, it was worthwhile. Learned about the culture and made new American friends. "

Wellesley College
Past Review Fantastico! CIEE: Barcelona - Advanced Liberal Arts

"I learned a lot about myself and how I handle uncomfortable/not ideal situations"

Wellesley College
Past Review An Amazing Semester! CIEE: Amsterdam - Social Sciences + Humanities

"Had an amazing time traveling around Europe and living in Amsterdam! A great experience! "

Brandeis University
Past Review It Was Amazing. CIEE: Madrid - Liberal Arts

"This experience expanded my horizons."

University of Hartford
Past Review Life Changing CIEE: Amsterdam - Social Sciences + Humanities

"It was 100% worthwhile"

Middlebury College
Past Review Adventures In Tokyo CIEE: Tokyo - Arts and Sciences

"I learned a lot about myself and about life and culture in a foreign place. "

Brandeis University
Past Review A Marvelous Move Made In A Mans Dream. CIEE: Cape Town - Arts and Sciences

"I gained some new language skills in French. I also have an enhanced perspective on the world in places like Europe and southern Africa. My lessons to learn were learned and the spent time in foreign places was totally worthwhile."

University of Hartford
Past Review Great Time! CIEE: Tokyo - Arts and Sciences

"Learnt how to read Japanese words"

Brandeis University
Past Review Great Experience! CIEE: Tokyo - Arts and Sciences

"Learnt a lot about Japanese local culture!"

Brandeis University
Past Review Beautiful City, Cultural Experiences, Minimal Classroom Education CIEE: Amsterdam - Social Sciences + Humanities

"It was definitely worthwhile, I loved living in a foreign city. The academics were not particularly valuable but the experience as a whole was unbeatable. "

Middlebury College
Past Review Steep, Steep Learning Curve CIEE: Cape Town - Arts and Sciences

"The experience was definitely life-changing. The learning curve is immense. I felt like I learned so much about South Africa but I know for a fact that I've barely even scraped the surface. The country has an incredibly rich culture and history-- the plethora of information you gather in a day is mindblowing. "

Brandeis University
Past Review Korean College Experience CIEE: Seoul - Arts and Sciences

"I was able to practice more of my Korean and learn more about the culture as I interact with local people. It was worthwhile."

Brandeis University
Past Review Difficult But Fun CIEE: Tokyo - Summer Japanese Studies

"Getting lost is the best part of exploring. Being in a country where I knew a little of the language, it was easy to get lost and turned around, but people were willing to help point us in the right direction. Also, Americans could care less about personal space. The only time I was ever shoved and not apologized to was on crowd..."

University of Southern Indiana
Past Review Tokyo Is Great, Sophia Not So Much CIEE: Tokyo - Arts and Sciences

"I learned how to be more independent, and also more about myself. It was definitely worthwhile! I learned about how I feel more comfortable in large cities, and how I don't need many friends, just a few I really click with. I think I might've noticed this before the program, but the program really solidify this information so th..."

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

"international exposure, independence, and new perspective. Definitely worth it"

Middlebury College
Past Review Amsterdam Was Cool But Not The People In My Program CIEE: Amsterdam - Social Sciences + Humanities

"i learned how to live on my own and navigate every day issues important to living on your on. It was worth it."

Middlebury College