Program Reviews

Amsterdam was the perfect place to study abroad for the summer! CIEE handled all aspects of our stay wonderfully. My housing option was conveniently central and close to where our classes were. We were offered plenty of support, and despite never having to use it, I was aware of where to go if needed. The city was extremely safe and walkable, which made it easy to explore with friends regardless of the time of day. Lastly, the academics that were offered boasted a great range of topics and class sizes, and instructors were passionate about their chosen class topics.

My internship experience in Singapore was nothing short of extraordinary. The helpful and welcoming staff, engaging events, and the chance to meet incredible people all contributed to an enriching and enjoyable journey. Beyond the fun and adventure, the internship provided invaluable professional growth and learning opportunities, equipping me with skills that will serve me well in my future endeavors. As I bid farewell to this captivating city, I carry with me a treasure trove of memories that I will cherish forever. Singapore has left an indelible mark on my heart, and I am grateful for the fantastic experience it has offered me.

Studying abroad in Barcelona not only fulfilled a life long dream of mine, but I will cherish every moment the program and this entire experience has granted to me. I enjoyed meeting other students, going on excursions, and fulfilling some monuments on my bucket list. This was such an amazing trip and I hope to be back soon! I would definitely recommend to apply through CIEE. The CIEE team in Barcelona was so helpful to me during my time abroad. They were quick to respond to any concerns I had, offered us reviews on local places, and strived to make our time here the best experience.

Interning in South Africa has been an amazing experience. jean and joe (the current supervisors of the global internship were amazing). The people, the diversity, the natural beauty --- everything has been wonderrful. It is such a more meaningful experience then you would find in Europe. Cape Town is a wealth divided city with a beautiful history, a million and one activities to do, and people who are just so kind. Link to my blog - https://www.ciee.org/go-abroad/college-study-abroad/blog/interning-township-prepare-be-unprepared

Living and working in Japan is a fantastic experience, and I'd encourage anyone even marginally interested in the culture to go. The length of time that you're there really lets you experience the culture more in the way that a local would as opposed to a tourist, which is a lot of fun. The hotel we stayed in was decent, the rooms were a bit small but you get used to it. My experience with the company I was interning for was great, the supervisors and people worked with me to help me learn and get my work done, all in all a fantastic experience. Would recommend.

I participated in this program as an Animation and Computer science major. I appreciated that I was placed in an internship where I was able to grow my animation skills. It was nice to be familiarized with the public transportation system during orientation week. I also liked the opportunities to network and connect with other students.
It is important to research places such as laundry or dry cleaning, cash withdrawal, and currency exchange. I would recommend searching for places you want to see beforehand and taking advantage of weekends and the period before your internship starts to visit attractions.

CIEE Monteverde was a fantastic study abroad experience. Costa Rica is one of the best places to study sustainability and the environment, which is what my program was focused on. Throughout my six weeks, I was able to learn about current environmental problems on a global and local scale and spend time on field trips learning from Costa Ricans who run local sustainable farms, wastewater treatment facilities, and more. The CIEE Monteverde campus is beautiful and spacious with great food and housing, located in the Monteverde Cloud Forest region, and fostered community between the other college students in my program, as well as the staff. The program paid for many excursions, like trips to El Tigre Waterfalls and Herradura Beach, and there was still plenty of opportunity for us to take our own trips as students. Monteverde is also home to plenty of amazing zip lines, protected rainforests for hiking, night tours, a butterfly garden, a sloth sanctuary, and more.

I'm so glad I did this program. I have no regrets! It was really expensive, but it's worth the money. I made so many great friends and memories during my 8 weeks here; and I've also grown a lot. When I told people I was doing study abroad in Berlin, they always asked why. This city is criminally underrated. Berlin summers are so beautiful because of the great weather and amount of greenery everywhere. The public transportation is also a bonus, making everything easily accessible. I recommend renting a bike from Swapfiets, as it's the best way to explore the city.

It was such a unique experience. The teachers, the staff and even the other students helped create an adventure that I will never forget. I feel in love with the classes and was so excited to learn more about Japan’s history. It was an amazing opportunity to grow my japanese speaking skills as well as use these credits for my major. They program offered many excursions to help expose the students to japanese culture. Even class had extra curriculars where we would be able to see the things we were learning about.

My experience in Kyoto was unique and insightful because I got to learn the Japanese language in the historical and cultural capital of Japan. As a mix between old and new, Kyoto provided me with a holistic perspective on what Japan evolved from as well as the direction it is going in. I would recommend this city to anyone who is looking to study abroad in a dynamic city that is also very clean and safe. During the summer here, pack for heavy heat and humidity. During the winter here, pack for a lot of snow!