CIEE Reviews

I've loved my experience with CIEE London so far. Everyone has been really friendly, the professors are very passionate, and the CIEE London Student Life Staff are very attentive and care about how you're doing. They have high standards for the professors and staff they hire so everyone is really great. The staff actually care about how you're doing and you're struggles, and are always around to be of assistance. I also really enjoy how I don't have class on Friday or Wednesdays, so it gives me plenty of time to travel! Another thing I really loved is how many events the Student Life Center put on! There were a ton of things to do throughout the 6 weeks I was here, so even though I was traveling a lot, I felt like I still got to do plenty of activities with the staff and my peers.

I had a wonderful time traveling with CIEE to Italy. The program and everything expected from us was extremely well planned out and I had an amazing time!

The classes typically included an outside activity, and after you would have class for around 3-2 Hours. After class you would either go around and speak to natives, and ask them about their day or use the skills you learned in class. This would be a grade for the class, which were all facilitated through Canvas. I know multiple people who received a college credit for the class, which is usually an extra fee, but totally worth it.

My time in Rome was amazing, especially thanks to my host family. They were extremely accommodating and I got really lucky with having them. I stayed in a quad or in a house with 4 other students, which was really fun because we all grew really close. We were all luckily from Texas, so I assume that helped as well. I would recommend that if you're nervous about your child being alone to definitely choose on the portal for the application for them to have a roommate!

The support from CIEE Program leaders was amazing, they were constantly with us, and made sure that they had our location and made sure we were safe. Every class had a different program leader, and all of them no matter if you were their kid or not, made sure you were being accommodated for 100%. I distinctly remember one of our program leaders helping one of the students who was having issues with their homestay, and he ensured that she was moved out the next day.

The people I met on my program were the best people ever! I had a great time cruising through Rome with them, and I am really happy that I was able to meet them and experience that with them.

Every weekend consisted of a trip that we would take, and the ones for Rome were a small town called Perugia and Orivieto. We went to a chocolate factory and received a TON of free chocolate. Another great trip we went to was to Sperlonga, a beach town that was absolutely wonderful. The other weekends were either spent with your host family or going out.

This experience is totally worth it! I received so much help but I also received so much aid to be able to attend. I would totally recommend applying to every scholarship they provide and also make a GoFundMe for flights!

I studied abroad at 16 with CIEE in London to study Theater and it was INCREDIBLE!! I’m a sophomore in college now and I still look back so fondly on this experience. I made so many friends who I still keep in touch with and I made memories exploring England that I will never forget! The best part is that there are so many scholarship opportunities that make I accessible to so many students. All I can say is if you’re considering it just APPLY! The worst that could happen is that it is y an option for you but the best that can happen is that you can explore the world while learning about something you’re passionate about!

I had a fantastic experience with CIEE's study abroad program! I spent a trimester in a town twenty minutes from Sevilla and stayed with a fabulous family with whom I am still in contact today! CIEE was so helpful along the way, and I felt supported but also had plenty of independence on the program. My school was great and I made lifelong friends who I am planning on visiting this upcoming summer. My Spanish improved immensely, and I was able to communicate fully with native speakers by the end of the program. 10/10 would recommend!!!

I studied abroad in Madrid, Spain with CIEE through their Spanish Language & Culture program during the summer after my junior year of high school. Going into the program, I was nervous about speaking Spanish with locals, but the immersive environment completely changed my confidence. The classes were interactive, engaging, and focused on real world communication, which we immediately practiced during afternoon tasks around the city. Navigating the metro, ordering tapas, and interacting with my host family made the language come alive. I returned to the U.S. for my senior year ahead of my peers and with a genuine passion for global perspectives.

The process to attend CIEE from the start was very user friendly. I really enjoyed how they broke things down which allowed us to enjoy the process without being bogged down by the logistics.

The trip in itself was life changing. I could see the impact that it had on my son while he was in Tokyo. My wife and I had the opportunity to have dinner with my son a few days in to the trip which was a nice touch.

The program forwarded my son the opportunity to explore Tokyo and really take in the culture and site see some of the most famous sites around Tokyo.

I would highly recommend this program to anyone who wants to explore, learn, experience a different culture and learn more about themselves in a foreign country.

Overall, I really enjoyed my study abroad experience and would highly recommend the program to other students. I loved attending classes, learning about the culture of Madrid, and experiencing what it was like to live in another country. I had great experiences with my professors and enjoyed the academic side of the program. The program was also a great way to meet other students from my school and build friendships while experiencing a new country together.

I really enjoyed my apartment style housing and lived in an apartment with six girls, which made the experience even more fun. I loved having the independence of apartment living while also getting to share the experience with other students. I do wish there were more opportunities to live closer to other students in the program. Some of my friends lived in dorm style housing, which was newer and nicer but farther, so I think offering a variety of housing options would help students find the experience that works best for them.

Overall, I would absolutely do the program again and am very grateful for the experience. It was a great opportunity to experience a new culture, meet people from my school, make lasting friendships, and grow more independent. I would highly recommend the program to other students looking to study abroad in Madrid.

My time abroad was phenomenal. I had a supportive group of people I met and because of the short amount of time we had together, we clicked! It was amazing, people I had just met felt like friends ive known since birth. When it was time to leave, it was as if weve known each other forever and leaving was like a burden brought upon me. Tears came to eyes and it was a goodbye I will cherish forever. I actively still talk to the people I met and am planing a reunion! I hope we’ll see eachother soon.

As an architecture student, it was a dream come true to visit Rome. I loved the view of the iconic Colosseum and the incredible history behind it especially. The city’s architecture is breathtaking; the craftsmanship and the stories are reflected in every stone. Walking the streets of Rome is like walking through a living museum. Buildings, streets, plazas and monuments are soaked with centuries of history. These structures are something else in person . You can not help but appreciate the scale, detail, and artistry that just can not be appreciated in any other way. My experience in Rome has given me a new appreciation for historic design, renewed my passion for architecture and inspired me further as I pursue a career in the field.

I also enjoyed participating in the culture and daily life of Rome outside of the architecture. And for me, one of the best parts of the trip was eating real Italian food, from fresh pasta and pizza to gelato as I wandered around the city. Meals in Italian culture were not simply about food, but about relaxing, connecting and appreciating the importance of family and community. Having spent my days on neighborhood streets, local cafés and piazzas, I was able to experience the city’s vibrancy and traditions firsthand. I loved diving into the culture and it made me appreciate Rome even more and the experience that much more memorable.

I had an amazing time doing Engineering and Sustainability with CIEE! I got to meet so many people, both in the program and locally, who I am still in contact with today. There was much freedom to explore, the program leaders were amazing, and the whole experience felt very supported.
There were daily stipends that ensured I always got 3 full meals a day, and I never felt tight on money. Not only that but the Scholarships I got were very helpful to the whole experience!
We stayed in a hostel of 4-5 people per room, it was a pretty cramped space for so many people, and it got pretty hot. That was probably the hardest part of the whole trip!
Other than that, I had an amazing time. It was very structured, I never felt confused or lost. Even when I lost my passport on the last day, I had a program leader with me the whole time to get an Emergency Passport and get home only one day later!