Program Reviews

Overall, this is a really good program. The staff are super nice and work hard to make sure you are comfortable. I felt very heard whenever we brought situations to the staff. The classes were engaging and great for Australian culture immersion. My only negative is the housing. There were more people than expected, so some people got incredible last-minute housing in a super nice luxury one bedroom studio apartment complex with free A/C and breakfast, while others were in a crappy house with no A/C crammed in with 18 other people. However when we voiced this concern the staff handled it well and gave us free transportation vouchers for it. Overall would recommend this program!

I absolutely loved the time I spent in Rome through CIEE's study abroad program, and I'm sad to be heading home shortly. The reason I chose CIEE was because their program was so flexible, accommodating, and worked in accordance with my home university to ensure that I would meet all graduation requirements as a senior graduating in April. Study abroad shaped and changed me in so many ways I never thought possible. Exploring the city of Rome has been a dream, and I hope to never forget all these experiences! I enjoyed the location of Rome because it was a great middle point for other travel plans.

My time in rome was amazing! It is such a beautiful city and CIEE helped a lot in getting us involved in the host culture. People in rome are very friendly and it is also very walkable! In every corner possible there is something that catches your eye. Rome also has amazing food! CIEE was very helpful in helping experience all of this. They had a lot of fun events like museum visits, gnocchi making class, trying italian street food, pope audience and much more! I really would recommend this program to other students!

When I was deciding on programs I would've loved to see a specific review like this. If you are considering studying abroad DO IT. I am currently a senior in college and just got back from my J-Term program abroad in Paris. I loved every second of it, my only complaint is that I wish the program was a week longer because of how fast paced the academics were. I did the fashion class and learned so much, my professor was great and my peers were great. Living situations were a bit hard because it was so far from the main city and we were spread across three buildings but it wasn't too hard to deal with. I met some amazing people who i am still friends with and am even going to visit! I felt very supported by the staff as well. I also felt that with my class, I really got my money's worth. We took some amazing field trips and did very hands-on assignments. This is your sign that if you are a senior (or any grade) looking to do this program DO IT! Especially if you are a senior I would specifically encourage you to fo the J-Term program, most of the students in this program were seniors and juniors which was so comforting.

I studied abroad for the J Term in Berlin. For me, one month was the perfect amount of time to experience Berlin. My favorite part of being in Berlin is the fact that it is so centralized and it makes it easy to travel to other places. For example, we traveled to Prague for a weekend and it was super easy because of Berlin's awesome train system.
CIEE staff also made the month very easy and very fun. Our professor assigned us an appropriate amount of work to be able to experience Europe while also gaining information about the class.

Dreary, dark, and gloomy were the first things that came to mind when I imagined Copenhagen, Denmark in January. Although the temperatures did not get very warm, Danish Hygge and lots of baked goods made my J-term abroad a wonderful experience. The food was consistently delicious, I did not have one bad meal in Copenhagen. There are a wide variety of bar scenes, so everyone can find a spot to unwind that suits their 'vibe.' Additionally, it is an extremely safe place to visit, and one can travel independently without fear, even in the early hours of the morning. There is shopping galore, from big name-brand stores like Magasin Du Nord to grungy thrift stores like Episode -- and most offer either a student discount, or a foreign discount with a passport. There is a photo op at every corner, but especially in the iconic Nyhavn, which is also home to a plethora of fine dining. Arts and culture are also abundant in Copenhagen. Most museums offer a student discount with a student ID, and are a great place to ride out foul weather while also learning more about the culture of the country. There are also opportunities to attend theatre and opera showcases. I attended two operas during my month in Copenhagen, and was charmed by the architecture and the stage craftsmanship. It is a great spot to visit if you are an introverted individual, as the Danish culture is not very 'chatty' – nobody is going to initiate small talk with you. However, I found that if I asked a question, they were willing to answer it and give me recommendations. Overall, I enjoyed my time, but I do wish that I had more of an opportunity to meet local people who were not involved with the CIEE program.

I had an amazing experience studying abroad at CIEE Monteverde. The staff was extremely friendly, and I had a great time getting to know everyone on campus. They were also very accommodating and helpful if students needed anything, as well as provided information about fun activities to do around campus through newsletters and announcements. The campus was also extremely beautiful and there were an endless amount of things to do, such as hiking, checking out the coffee plantation, and more. I would highly recommend this campus to students who are looking to study abroad.

Studying abroad through CIEE was an outstanding learning and cultural experience. Being able to explore and navigate a new academic setting in an international country through the help of my program was beyond valuable. The support team made readily available to me and my other peers studying abroad was extremely useful in times of uncertainty and confusion. My study abroad experience, both in the classroom and out, was one of the best experiences in my entire life and the help of CIEE truly made this possible.

From when I got there to when I left, Singapore had me in awe. Beautiful and full of culture but modern in technology and architecture, Singapore is a unique place to go abroad. It's a fantastic option for someone's first study abroad experience, whether you want to visit alone or with a friend group! CIEE people care about the students, and everyone who studies abroad is in the same boat as you, so you form nice bonds with the rest! You put in the work but have plenty of time to discover all of Singapore.

I had the most memorable month in Amsterdam with CIEE! From the start, the staff was supportive, responsive, and organized. They made themselves available to help us feel comfortable. The trips taken were the class were so much fun and a great way to meet the other students. I learned a ton in my class and made so many memories outside of class! Lots of shopping, things to do, and places to eat. We went to tons of museums and tried lots of different types of food as well. Would recommend to anyone!