Program Reviews

Studying abroad with CIEE in Sevilla was an absolute dream from start to finish! I attended both the Liberal Arts program in the Spring and the Global Internship Language Immersion program in the summer.

The sheer beauty of Sevilla alone is reason enough to go, but the entire CIEE Seville team goes above and beyond to make your time so special. Everyone there (Juli, Virginia, Olga, Maria, Abraham, Nancy) is so dedicated to guiding the students and making themselves available to answering your questions and working to solve any problems you may encounter. Not only is there so much history and culture to learn about at every turn, but the interesting array of CIEE classes and professors (Angel, Alejandro) also take advantage of this by taking the classroom to the city! There are so many weekly activities that you can sign up for like city tours, cooking classes, flamenco workshops, and concerts, not to mention the multiple excursions to other cities in Andalucia like Cordoba, Ronda, Aracena, Cadiz, Bolonia, etc.

However, the ultimate highlight of my time abroad was staying with my wonderful host family that treated me like a daughter. Not only was I able to practice my Spanish everyday but I also got to taste authentic Spanish homecooking. I also got to experience unique cultural events like Semana Santa and Feria with them in April/May. Finally, my summer internship was the icing on top of the cake! I got to work with a wonderful small company that operates the events venue in Las Setas (Metropol Parasol) and interact with so many different clients and organizations.

It may sound like a bit of an exaggeration to read so many 5-star reviews, but you must live the experience for yourself to understand just how much their programs deserve it!

Sevilla was the perfect place to study for someone who had been dreaming of going to Spain, and CIEE made exploring the region and immersing in Sevillana life so easily. We went on incredible trips to cities around the area like Cádiz and Ronda, plus there were so many local activities like tile painting, paella class, and live music like flamenco! Sevilla is an incredibly safe and walkable city with beautiful places to explore and delicious restaurants to try, I can’t recommend it enough! I made local friends, which was an incredible opportunity, plus the Sevilla airport is easy for travel. My classes were very interesting, and I learned a lot about Spanish history, gastronomy, and philosophy with support from the program when I needed. Sevilla is a stunning city to show people around in! I miss it already!

It was so fun to be in Copenhagen for 3 weeks, and I met great people. I felt very supported by all of the CIEE staff and thought that all of the different faculty in the course were very knowledgable and CIEE did a wonderful job choosing the best in the field. Furthermore, the trip that we took to Malmö was not only fun and interesting but really related to the course. The schedule was also very good because we only had class 3 times a week, so we had some free time to explore the city on our own when we wanted to.

I studied abroad in Rome a year ago and I still reminisce about the program. CIEE is a great program that offers a wide range of academic classes from business to wine to art history. The program structure also allows for a lot of weekend time to travel and see all parts of Italy in addition to other countries. The staff was also always readily available which made the transition of living in another country all the easier! CIEE also provided many day trips and events on the expense of the program so this was a wonderful opportunity to become immersed with the city on a budget!

CIEE Copenhagen is an amazing community. Prior to studying abroad, I had very little travel experience. Copenhagen was definitely a great choice to begin this experience! The staff at CIEE was extremely welcoming and supportive and helped me to easily adjust to being away from home. The city itself is very easy to get around using public transport, walking, or riding a bike like the locals! I always felt very safe anywhere in the city and it helped me grow my confidence and independence. I also absolutely loved my housing accommodation! Overall it was an incredible experience that I would highly recommend!

I studied abroad in Seville, Spain in the Spring of 2022 for almost 4 months. Living and studying in Spain was one of the best decisions I ever made. I learned so much about Spanish culture and about how other people live. My time in Spain made me more grateful for my own life and it helped me become more independent on my own. I also made friends that I will have for the rest of my life! The CIEE staff were so welcoming and helpful whenever I had a question or needed anything. The staff made everyone feel more comfortable and safe in the new environment.

CIEE was the last of three study abroad program I participated in and it was absolutely my favorite. The staff was incredible and the people in the program are some of the coolest people I have ever met. The group came from all around the states, making it a diverse and fun group. The classes were relevant to the location and the teachers were all experts in their field. I had a class about British theatre and my teacher was a play write in London! It made the class so meaningful. Especially since he was able to bring in Michael Billington to talk to my class (who is basically a celebrity as a theatre critic).

I had an amazing time in Copenhagen thanks to CIEE! The staff was extremely helpful during the application process. They also answered any questions I had before I left for Copenhagen. Upon arrival, orientation was informative and was a great opportunity to meet the staff and the other students! Classes were filled with interesting discussions and lectures. Outside of class, I had lots of fun as well exploring the city of Copenhagen with my classmates! I could not have asked for better housing.

I never would have imagined myself to be 21 years old, exploring South Africa with an amazing group of new friends, all while working a truly incredible internship. I went into this program not knowing anyone. I was so happy when I arrived and was greeted by some of the kindest people I had ever met. I truly made some life long friends during my trip. I was able to intern at a publishing firm called Modjaji Books during my time in Africa. Not only did this enhance my resume, but I also found my love for publishing. My summer abroad in Cale Town truly changed my life.

I was hesitant about studying in Germany because I have never been before and am a health science major. The CIEE staff was super helpful and consistent with reaching out. I was able to complete my major-required classes by doing one on one courses. The location seems scary from the outside but is beautiful on the inside. Students are outside the city's heart, providing excellent food and fun. You definitely have to get used to cooking for yourself because you live in an apartment-style building but share a kitchen with other students. I experienced a language barrier but quickly picked up on short phrases. At first, I was intimidated by the people, but they are friendly and most of them speak English. I had such a great time that I am already planning my next trip back!!