CIEE Reviews

CIEE was very helpful before leaving for travels abroad. They supported me in preparing documents and gave me good travel advice. The orientation helped me understand Korean culture and society better. I really enjoyed the many different excursions because we did activities I may not have done otherwise and I got to meet new people. I felt very safe and comfortable with CIEE's support. Their COVID support was also very much appreciated. The staff was very welcoming and kind and went above and beyond to ensure an amazing experience.

CIEE Seville was great! The program really cares about its students and makes it an unforgettable and fun experience. I lived with a host family and would definitely recommend other students do that as well. The business classes taught me a lot about the markets in Spain and I really enjoyed the gastronomy course. Excursions were all very fun and well thought out- you can do everything from food tours, to visits to other cities, to hiking, and so much in between. It was very easy to meet other students and make friends. You also get a lot of opportunities to connect with other students from Seville.

Studying abroad in South Korea was a dream of mine ever since I started high school. Little did I know that I would have to face the challenges of a worldwide pandemic during my time abroad. After standing in airport lines for hours and bearing the pain of multiple violating COVID tests, I wasn't sure if this experience was worth it anymore. I wondered how drastically my time in Korea would be affected by the government-enforced COVID-19 policies: Would I make any friends? Would I get to experience Korean food, culture, and travel? Although I was feeling incredibly pessimistic during my entire 10-day quarantine, the reality was that I had nothing to worry about! Directly after getting off quarantine, I had CIEE activities and orientation waiting for me. I met my first couple of friends in the program, and my circle grew larger and larger as the semester went by! CIEE held multiple activities each month that I could participate in. Although it seemed competitive to get a spot during the sign-ups, the program gave students multiple opportunities to engage in the excursions they offered. I had really wanted to take a cooking class in South Korea, but the ones I found online were incredibly expensive. CIEE offered two cooking classes, both of which I was unable to attend due to classes and competitive sign-up. I was incredibly disappointed, only to find out that I was given another opportunity to go a month later! This ended up being one of my favorite experiences while studying abroad. CIEE also provided me with volunteer opportunities as well as a course on Intercultural Communication and Leadership. Both greatly helped me understand the differences in my culture as a Korean-American and the native South Korean culture and cultivate myself as a student leader. Studying abroad with CIEE was a reflective experience that helped me have fun and also grow personally and academically. I can confidently say that my experience was positively impacted by the program, and if I were to study abroad again in a different country, I would go out of my way to study with CIEE again.

My study abroad experience was unique because I only did a four week program. This forced me to adapt much quicker to the scene knowing I would be leaving so quickly. I also took the opportunity to do this program alone - while many other individuals tend to go abroad with friends. With CIEE, I was able to learn and engage with Italian cinema, learn Italian in the classroom and utilize it in social settings for assessment, and go on trips to emerge in other areas of Italian life! I loved this!!!

Copenhagen was such a beautiful city, it’s clean, safe, sustainable, and easy to get around. The CIEE staff were so helpful, and planned really amazing day trips and hygge nights. Because of this you got to see things that you might not have otherwise had the chance. The classes were manageable so you get a really good balance of school and getting out to see the culture. You will be with other American students so making friends is less daunting. My housing was really nice, I had a single room near amager just outside the city. They help you rent a bike if you would like one, which is a popular way to get around the city.

During a worldwide pandemic, I had one of the most interconnected experiences. A situation that made it seem like socializing with people would be most impossible I was able to do it in a safe environment. I was able to challenge myself academically. Enrolling in a top university in Seoul was amazing. I was able to advance my Korean language skills by being put in real-life situations. CIEE was still able to provide great ways to connect with Yonsei's student body as well as provide us with cultural excurcisions. I can not recommend this program enough.

CIEE's Summer in London program exceeded all of my expectations. It was the most amazing experience. The program was the perfect mix of academics and free time. I met some of the most wonderful people who have become lifelong friends and created memories that I will carry with me for the rest of my life. The staff is so incredibly supportive and it's clear they want you to succeed. I never felt out of place in asking for help, which is extremely important being in a new country and experiencing completely new things. Overall, this program is one that I will recommend for a very long time.

Well run program, run by nice people great professors I felt so comfortable acclimated quickly! Only complaint would be they cancelled my class on my first day of orientation and I did the program because of that class. But I loved the program! Professors are so nice always willing to help wanting to get to know the students make them comfortable. Loved that they had interesting activities for students including cooking classes and flamingo! Loved this program and would definately reccomend again!

Berlin was one of my favorite experiences of my life. I studied abroad in the spring, from January to May. I was able to do so much and have so many unique experiences in a short amount of time. The staff was great, they were super helpful on everything from classes to resources and restaurant recommendations. CIEE plans many excursions throughout the year, my personal favorites were the day trip to Dresden and the WWI bunker tours.

The dorm itself is in a great location, right in front of a train stop. There are also a bunch of great restaurants within walking distance. The program was a decent size, so I was able to get to know everyone on the program which was great. The nightlife is really fun in Berlin, and it all was very accessible by train or bus.

Classes are pretty small and attentive. The typical structure is Monday-Thursday, so we had a lot of flexibility in our travels. I took part in an internship while I was abroad for a sustainable start-up. I got to work in an internship that was in my field of study and got great experience working in a foreign culture. Overall, I loved every aspect about this program and I can't recommend it enough.

As cliché as it sounds, CIEE's Liberal Arts Program Sevilla changed my life and I believe it is the best program in Spain.

I lived with a host family in the center of the city, which allowed me to practice my language skills, get to know what daily life is like, and try regional, home-cooked foods. I felt comfortable like I was in my own home and still maintain a relationship with my host family even though I am back in the USA.

On the academic side, I enrolled in classes directly at the Universidad de Sevilla. This was one of the best decisions I ever made. My Spanish language skills improved immensely to the point I can now speak fluently. Moreover, I was able to connect with Spanish students in my class who became my best friends while I was abroad. These classes transferred back to my home university without any problems

CIEE was a phenomenal program provider. When I got COVID after a month of being in Spain, CIEE was quick to respond and get me the help I needed. They made the process so easy and I could not have imagined what I would have done without their support. This is only just a snapshot of the organization, professionalism, and experience of CIEE's staff in Sevilla. CIEE's planning of day trips around Andalucia was exceptional, allowing us to see places like Cordoba, Cadiz, and Ronda. Additionally, CIEE plans many activities within Sevilla that allowed us to get to the city's history, traditions, and attractions.

I can only say positive things about CIEE and its programs. I would highly recommend it to anyone who wants to study abroad in Spain.