Program Reviews

This experience has been the best 6 weeks of my life. I’ve learned more about myself and the world. I enjoyed the classes I took since they are not what I normally take. I also enjoyed all the girls being in the apartment, it allowed for us to be closer to each other. I enjoyed how a lot of the learning was done in the classroom instead of outside work. I also enjoyed all the in class field trips where we saw in class material in real life while also exploring the city with someone who knows it well

I studied abroad and worked at The Podcast Studios in Dublin from June 16th to August 11th. I had a wonderful, well-rounded experience. CIEE is very flexible with student travelling abroad to different countries, I had an amazing and beautiful weekend trip with some girls I met from the program to Edinburgh, Scotland. I also went on CIEE's various trips to different cities in Ireland, like Kilkenny. They took us on a brewery tour, gave us some time to explore on our own, and organized all of the travel plans/expenses. My favorite trips/activities were those hosted by CIEE because they were paid for, almost everyone in my program went to them, and they were always a good time. In the last week of our trip, they organized a karaoke night, a picnic/beach day, and a farewell dinner to end off the week.

I am so blessed to have been able to come to Barcelona to study Spanish and learn more about the unique culture of Barcelona and Catalonia. I took classes taught in Spanish, one about Art History and the other about the History of Barcelona, although I had many friends taking business, marketing, and other cultural classes in English as well. It goes to show that you can find classes about lots of different things at CIEE Barcelona! Through this program I was able to do lots of activities in and around Barcelona, as well as day trips around Catalonia. I was also able to travel to Rome, Madrid, and Glasgow during my 8 weeks here. Overall, I was able to engage with the local culture, increase my Spanish skills, and learn a lot about myself and the world. If you are on the fence- go for it!

While the programs needs to improve their pre-departure communication. once arrived I had a blast. the staff is extremely supportive and kind. shout out to teddy for taking me to the orthopedist at 6pm last minute when I was getting bad pain in my arm. theres is some great opportunities to experience working and living in a foreign environment. make sure to be very clear in your internship placement meeting what your looking for if you want something that fits your goals and dont be afraid to ask questions.

CIEE made my trip in Seoul, South Korea amazing. From the extracurricular activities to my internship, this summer has been the best one of my life. They are a very reliable option if you want to have a good mix of extracurricular activities, study, and free time. I would recommend CIEE for anyone planning on study abroad. The staff themselves are a great example of the CIEE program and their mentality, and they have always made sure that we felt safe and comfortable. I am forever grateful to CIEE and the opportunities they have provided for me.

I studied abroad in Amsterdam for 8 weeks through CIEE and it was awesome. I learned so much: through my courses, living in a culture I never had lived in before, meeting people from all over the United States, but also through living alone. I believe studying abroad and living alone helped me mature so much and understand life in a different way. I think everyone should study abroad at least once in their life and if they do CIEE is an excellent option. They organize so many fun activities outside of classes, they have options for financial aid, and the classes offered are super interesting.

Studying abroad in Seoul has been an insightful and unforgettable experience! There will be trials and tribulations but overcoming them has contributed a lot to my experience and I don't regret it.

So grateful to the CIEE and its incredible staff for organizing everything and giving students a smooth transition to academic life!

I would suggest buying your school supplies, water filters (you'll need one), and clothes here. I also recommend living in the SK Global dorm as opposed to Woojungwon.

Hello, my name is Alesandra Lopez. I came to Korea because I love reading manhwas and listening to k-pop. Little did I know how much there truly was do to in Korea. From the cafes to the markets. There’s always something to do, and it’s always fun. The classes depends on the professors. I will say Korean Language classes are really hard and are jam packed with studying. Plus the professors can’t speak English which makes it ten times harder. Other than that this experience was a 10/10, would do again!

Kyoto is arguably the best city you can be in. It has a major office for any business you could hope for hut is also an old city. Not only is the architecture old but the religion of ancient Japan shines through and the city is unique in culture and logistics like travel. Kyoto is the best city I could've ever visited and the classes I took only make it better. My study abroad was a dream come true and I would not have changed anything. These six weeks have been some of the best six weeks. Not only have i grown academically with some. Of the best teachers I've ever had but the connections I've made are long-term friends and I could not be happier.

I had an amazing time Seoul. One of the many reasons I enjoyed my trip was the gain of independence I got by traveling alone here. The city is safe and many people are kind. I was also able to enhance my Korean as many people are kind enough to let you practice and many people also know a little English to help you get by. I had peace walking neighborhoods without a plan or if I was in the area to get food and just walked around. I also have to eat mostly a plant based diet due to a disease I have and I thought “hmm Korea has many fried, meat based, and milk based foods…this will be hard.” But there are actually SO many vegan restaurants. Some fancy, and some with a really good price. And if you have a sweet tooth, there are many vegan desserts. My personal favorite is Veganique in sinchon.