Program Reviews

I loved spending time with the kids and everything they taught me .Learning about a new culture and meeting new people was so impactful in helping me open up my mindset even more. Working with the kids and being part of a new culture does make some kind of impact on the kids as well as on you! There were many different adventures and activities that made the experience even more fun! There were times where the leaders weren’t as communicative as they should’ve been but it can always be improved.

I loved working with the kids because it was so fun and full filling. I also loved my host family because they were the sweetest and covered our every need. However, the schedule was not accurate and it felt disorganized. We also did not have much free time to explore, and had to go to many museums that felt slightly pointless. One of my favorite things was the weekend excursions to the beach because we got to experience more parts of the country. The food took some getting used to, but I have learned to love plantains and salami and will miss it.

I had a great time on this program. The kids are so fun to be around and waken you up in the morning. The program leaders and teachers are very friendly and supportive. Going to museums or having time with your homestay in the afternoon adds more excitement. Homestays have great food and are willing to try to communicate. Loved my time on program in Santiago. Spanish class and leadership class help you interact with people. Santiago will definitely be missed by everyone who went on this program.

I definitely think that planning and leadership could use some work. More freedom and better preparation could also have been nice. Laura the group leader was AMAZING, but Justine should not be asked back because she obviously did not care about the kids or want to be there. Randolp was great but could definitely use some help. Housing has almost no complaints because it was obvious that all host families truly cared. The group we worked with the kids was super great and I definitely recommend continuing this in the future.

I went on the three-week multi-site summer abroad program, and it was one of the best decisions I made. I feel like I grown extremely independent and flexible in all the amazing, weird, and quirky things that happened on this trip. The combination of a small program and amazing program leaders allowed for an experience I will remember for years to come. I wouldn't completely recommend other programs simply because of how amazing this program was. From the three amazing destinations and amazing food you will always be able to find what you are looking for. Definitely recommend.

They stack girls in small housing. One housing has 4 adults and accepted 3 girls and they only have one bathroom for all of them to share.
The locations in Paris is not great.
They said it’s normal to share one bathroom for 7 adults in one roof. It’s normal to commute 1 hour.
They made it sound glamorous and fun but save your money and go on a trip on your own.
I think it’s a way to make a lot of money of these students. Such a shame.
I do not recommend this program and I will never ever allow my daughter to do this and spend thousands of dollars for this plus airfares you will have to pay for .

Camping! Hiking! Pattleboardijg! Cliff jumping! Swim! Snorkeling! Fun! Adventure! Great host family! Host sister! Host cat! Named Berlin! Swam in a cave! Jellyfish! Fish! Posedonia! Ride the bus! And I danced like a CIEE boi! too cool for school 😎! Did a lot of learning and i also did a final presentation in spanish! So fun! I did a biology project about fish diversity and talked about turtles and marine litter! Learned about squeaky cheese, really wanna try. I ate a lot of really ensaimadas and vegetables.

I loved the trip so much it was a lot of fun and I got to meet a lot of new people and try a lot of new foods. The first week of the program was really packed and kinda gave me whiplash, but then it kinda leveled out at week 2. The camping trip and hiking to that really cool beach were definitely the highlight of the trip. The program leaders are also super chill and understanding as well as helpful. Just make sure you are able to adapt to change and handle a constantly new environment. Day was the worst one though…😻

Most of all, I was able to study an area of interest. I took classes on marine biology and further explored the field through the numerous field work sessions. I also expanded my proficiency in Spanish as I learned the culture. I didn’t only talk with my host family, but I was also forced to speak the foreign language with locals and other strangers. I also met so many new people through my exploration of Spanish life and culture. I will continue to keep in contact with these people even when I finish the program!

the program was really fun and i really enjoyed my time in spain. i would definitely recommend this program to other people who want to travel because it’s a really enjoyable experience. i was able to learn a lot about Spanish culture and american culture, both the differences and similarities between the two. this program is great for students who want to travel and study abroad especially those who want to study abroad more in the future. overall i would definitely recommend this program to people i know!