CIEE Reviews

I cannot recommend this program enough! The pre-departure process was very easy and I was in contact with several people who were in charge of the program. By the time I left for Barcelona, I felt prepared. The orientation was very helpful and was a great way to meet other people and learn more about the city. I met several people through both my class and the activities offered through CIEE. Barcelona is a great city to study in and has a great nightlife, as well as beaches and restaurants. I will be very sad to leave both Barcelona and CIEE!

I chose to do an internship through ciee for my study abroad. While the internship itself was not a good experience (for a multitude of reasons lol), ciee staff were super supportive and willing to help the experience be as good as it could be for me and the other ciee interns working with me. That's a big reason as to why I would recommend ciee- no matter the circumstance, you will learn a lot and ciee is there to help you through it all.

I loved this experience and would recommend it to anyone! I would say that you're going to mess up a lot while abroad and not everything will go as planned. But that's just part of the learning experience and the fun, and you just gotta laugh through it. This experience is what you make of it, so make sure to reach out to people and plan out some fun things to do!

Also, the dorms are private (no roomie) with own bathroom and kitchenette!

I met a lot of fun people and had the chance to explore the city really well. We were able to meet and interact with a lot of locals and were lucky enough to be here for the Euros, which was really fun to watch with the friends that we made here. We also had a chance to explore the continent which was really fun. The only issue was that CIEE wouldn’t give us the contact information of the others in our program before we arrived even when asked. Overall it was an experience I would relive if I could.

I studied Arabic and Darija (The Moroccan Dialect) in Rabat for 8 weeks - These weeks included an incredible homestay program and many excursions that gave the students a truly immersive experience. I feel as though I entered Morocco as a foreigner and left as a local. From being able to converse in the Souk to learning how to make the iconic Moroccan Mint Tea to exploring from the High Atlas Mountains, to Marakesh, to Casa Blanca, Chefchauen, to the Sahara Desert and more. I plan to return to Morocco many times in the future both to reconnect with my host family, whom I grew very close to, as well as to visit the incredible staff of the program who sought to make the experience as enriching for the students as possible.

I spent the summer in Copenhagen doing the Summer Global Internship and it was a wonderful experience. I learned so much about the Danish work culture through both the Internship Course and the Internship itself. I got to spend additional time on excursions and extracurricular activities with CIEE Staff, and these were great experiences with welcoming and kind people. I think this is a great opportunity for anyone who is interested in learning more about themselves and engaging and learning about different cultures.

I loved my experience working abroad through CIEE. It gave me a perfect experience to encourage me to move abroad post grad and have confidence in my skills. I was able to meet lifelong friends and make a connection with the workers at CIEE so that I felt comfortable being in a foreign country. I loved the culture of the city. It is very active and is full of people biking, walking, running, and even just sitting outside. It encouraged me to be outside way more than I was used to back in the US.

This was a unique and amazing experience to have during college. I’m so happy that I had the opportunity to participate in the program. The class was great and I learned a lot of race and ethnicity in the Netherlands compared to America. The housing was amazing as well, and all the staff were very accommodating and helpful which I appreciated. There was never a dull moment or shortage of things to do. I would recommend the program and am happy that I chose it. Amsterdam is a beautiful and very student friendly city.

I was trying to find an internship abroad for a long time before I ran across CIEE, and I could not have been more grateful to have applied and been accepted into the program. The CIEE team are all great communicators with tons of support, and they help make sure that you have a smooth and fun experience abroad. Seville is also a gorgeous city with tons of things to do (although it does get a bit hot by the end of the program) but would definitely recommend for anyone looking to get an internship in Spain!

I loved this program. It was the perfect blend of academics and fun. We got to experience so many fun things and create lasting relationships with the other students, professors, and host family members. I would recommend this program to anyone and everyone. Alicante is an amazing city to stay in. The mountains, beach, and city all in one city make it the perfect place to live and learn for the summer. This program helped me grow as an individual and it changed the way I view the world. I love to travel and this experience was one of my favorite ones yet.

My experience with CIEE was absolutely amazing. The staff was very supportive and made me feel very welcome in the city of Edinburgh. The accommodations were spectacular and it was a great group of people to travel with. It has been such a highlight to explore new places and I really gained a lot of independence based life skills while never feeling panicked. The support system made it easy to explore without ever feeling like I was in a scary situation. It was a really great way to grow as an individual.