I had the best experience with CIEE Buenos Aires. The staff is amazing, very caring people that want the best for all students. The professors, are amazing as well. They had teaching styles that I wish i had in the United States. I became very close with them. Also my host mom was the most amazing lady I’ve ever met. I would recommend this program to everyone I know. I also experienced the Argentinian culture in a way I didn’t know was possible. Through drinking Yerba mate, taking dance classes, learning to make empanadas, and much more.
It is a unique experience! I would say it is an adventure in Pairs. The schedule is intensive, but the experience is fantastic! You can enjoy the artistic environment in Pairs with your hard study simultaneously! The exhibition and countless concerts could inspire you out of your beyond! You could meet a lot of amazing artists in the street and start your casual talk. The surprise could happen here or there. Also, the architecture and historical palaces would deserve you to tour many times. You could blend in Paris quickly even it was only one month of study.
This was a condensed 6-week program, and you definitely feel the fast paced course load. That being said, if you are able to stay on track with the course work, you still have plenty of time to explore the Kyoto, both through program organized excursions and through independent travel if you so desire. I personally really enjoyed the independence and encouragement given to the students to explore Kyoto on behalf of the program. Additionally, Kyoto is simply an incredible city to study in. Would definitely recommend!
The people, in general, were the strongest part of the program. The staff was engaging, helpful, and friendly and the students I met were all wonderful. The courses were reasonably challenging, about on par with my home university. The campus itself is gorgeous; the local students are all very friendly as well and I had no problems making friends/connections with Korean students and professors. CIEE's extracurricular excursions were great too, they did a good job of simultaneously leading us and giving us room for independence.
The opportunity to participate in a study abroad program can be a life-changing experience, offering a unique blend of academic, cultural, and personal growth. I recently had the privilege of joining an exemplary study abroad program. I would recommend this program 10/10. The CIEE staff was responsible, caring, and accommodating from arrival to departure. The housing is very nice and clean and everyone is very attentive to your needs. The classes are fun and interesting with very engaging and enthusiastic teachers. This program has taught me a lot inside and outside of the classroom.
This was the best experience of my life! I’ve never traveled before, so this was an amazing first step for me to take. I met so many cool people from all over the country, grew in my independence and self confidence, improved my Spanish skills, and saw some of the most beautiful sights in the world! I’ll never forget this experience and I’m so grateful I was lucky enough to experience this. My class was a great way to learn about and see Barcelona in depth! I really feel so at home and familiar with this city and I will forever wish I could remain here forever!
Yonsei was a great school with one of the best locations. Everything is convenient. Language barrier is not a problem. CIEE was super helpful in emergency situations and responsive when you need help. If you are there to study hard, I don’t think this is the place. Exchange students are usually chill, but contribute interesting points from different backgrounds! Public transportation is amazing and everything is on time. If you are into a party life, you can definitely find it here. Just be careful with the local guys if you are a girl. Sometimes they tend to go off limit. I felt like consent was not a common thing here. But nothing super serious. You will learn to deal with them.
Overall, great experience.
I had the best time meeting people from all over the country, meeting new people in Barcelona, and experiencing life in this city. The CIEE staff was very helpful before and during the program, and there for you for any inconvenience wether big or small. My class was super informative and the professor was wise. Barcelona is such a cool place to study as it has the beach and mountains nearby as well as many fun activities to do. There are tourist attractions to see and other smaller things to do.
My experience with the study abroad program was both enjoyable and educational. I had a great time and learned a lot during my time abroad. The program provided me with valuable opportunities to explore a new culture, interact with people from different backgrounds, and expand my knowledge in various academic subjects.
However, one area where the program could have been improved is in terms of organization and planned activities. There were instances where the schedule seemed a bit disorganized, and it would have been helpful to have a clearer itinerary and more structured activities. This would have enhanced the overall experience and made it easier to make the most of our time abroad.
Additionally, the location of the apartments provided for the program was too far from the city center. This resulted in both a financial burden and a significant amount of time spent commuting. It would have been more convenient if the apartments were situated closer to the center, allowing for easier access to amenities, cultural sites, and social activities.
Overall, the study abroad program was a positive experience that allowed me to have fun, make new connections, and gain valuable knowledge.
Offered a lot of events that helped to check things off my bucket list and gave a chance to meet other study abroad students. Offered a lot of support and liked that there was an office on campus. Thought the events could’ve been more organized and had more information provided. Would recommend though! Made it very easy to do everything and get accommodated here. Some meetings felt very unuseful and could’ve been better spent learning how to use the subway hands-on, how to use Naver or Kakao maps for buses, how to use Kakao T, or even basic Korean sayings for ordering at a restaurant or getting a taxi.
