CIEE Reviews

Yonsei is a great school for language learning, though some of my STEM friends said they wished they took only electives while here. I have always felt very safe in Seoul/South Korea in general, which is especially valuable when coming home from the club at night. There is so much to explore- I would recommend scheduling your classes so that you have a weekday or two off if you can. I loved the freedom of being able to take day trips so I could get the most out of my time here. Also, CIEE organizes some really great events, so definitely sign up for those as quick as possible! Overall, despite having a kind of small room a few districts away form campus, I wouldn't really say I have any major complaints.

My semester in Edinburgh is something I will never forget. CIEE and its staff gave me so many new experiences, and I met some of my best friends through doing the same program as them. Getting to stay in university housing and being immersed in the culture is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for me, and I could not recommend being in Scotland more. The program taught a Scottish history class and took us on excursions to make sure we truly got a proper understanding of the country we got to experience.

Overall, I had a fantastic time with CIEE abroad in Spain! Their resources are amazing and the on-site staff are just as wonderful. The only thing I didn't like that I had wish I had known sooner was the difficulty of the classes at UC3M. Other than the International School courses, the classes were very difficult. I struggled to pass classes seen as easy at my home university. However other than that, I had no other big complaints about the program and my experience. Definitely recommend to anyone considering!

I had a good overall experience in the CIEE open campus program in the Madrid location. I knew I wanted to study abroad in Madrid, Spain for a long time, and being in the CIEE program makes me glad I decided to pick it. The location of the Aduana and Annex buildings are great, making it easy to explore the city after classes. I also really liked all the staff here as they were welcoming and made the experience positive, answering all questions and doubts I ever had. I really liked my classes, especially how the program is laid out: I like how it's separated in 3 blocks with 2 breaks and 2 classes at a time.

Monteverde is a beautiful area. Being so close to the cloud forest is amazing. I loved living in the mountains, it is way less hot than it is on the coasts. There were way more opportunities than I was expecting, both academic and extracurricular. All staff were very nice, and I had two of the best professors I've ever had the pleasure of learning from. Most of the students were great, as the program attracts very similarly cool people. The group got really close and I made a lot of friends here. If you are looking for a stronger going-out scene and parties frequently, this will likely not be what you are looking for. The closest town is about 20 minutes away by car, and the program provides transport on the weekends and Wednesday nights. Otherwise it is difficult to get to town, but there are fun events around and people do go out on Saturdays sometimes. It can feel a little isolating but I also think that added to the experience for me.

My study abroad in Kyoto has been an incredible journey of self-discovery and finding life long friends. In just two and a half months, I've explored every major city and made amazing experiences. The food was a highlight, each meal a new adventure. My solo trip to Tottori was unforgettable. From relaxing on the beaches to exploring the majestic sand dunes and kayaking in the crystal-clear waters. This experience has truly helped me find myself, and I'm leaving with memories that will last a lifetime.

CIEE was a great program to travel with, the staff was super helpful and available. Madrid itself was super safe, affordable and had so much to do. Madrids transportation is also super affordable and easy to navigate. Many people speak English or at least enough to get around in restaurants and stores. The classes weren’t rigorous and the program was pretty flexible allowing for travel time in between blocks and only class 3 days a week made it possible to explore the city and travel to other countries. Overall a great experience!!!! I will never forget it

I had a great experience abroad, the housing was wonderful and close to transportation. There were many activities and trips to nearby cities involved throughout the program especially during Fashion week. I liked the emails sent to us every week with activities we could sign up for and notifications of anything going on it definitely helped me know what was going on. It was easy to meet other students as we were all together upon arrival and in the same housing. The ciee staff were always really sweet and helpful I definitely enjoyed my time and wish I stayed longer!

Going into the program I was a little nervous since I was going alone. When I arrived in Rome I was immeadiatly greeted by the friendly staff at CIEE in Rome. They situated me in a Homestay with a wonderful family and a another student as a roomate. I had such a great time immersing myself in the culture, learning a new language, and even debunking stereotypes of other cultures (like not being allowed to have a cappuccino past 11 in Italy). Staying in my homestay was truly amazing, trying all their homecooked meals and staying with a family made me not as homesick. The events organized by CIEE were my favorite and the classes here were all so interesting due to the friendly and fun professors. I went on many trips around Italy and had lots of free time to be able to do so. Most of the professors understood that we are abroad students and they wanted us to focus on exploring their culture here then doing busy work all the time. I met so many friends that I hope we can stay connected and all meet together soon. Studying abroad with CIEE was one of the best choices I have ever made and I reccomend everyone once in there life to do it. You not only learn about the culture and language but even becoming more mature and knowing how to be on your own.

I always knew I wanted to study abroad in Spain. When I came across CIEE’s website and saw they offered Sevilla, I did quick research of it and immediately knew it’s where I wanted to be in Spain. As a Spanish major, I wanted to be able to speak Spanish everywhere I went, and I have accomplished just that. My professors encourage everyone to speak it, no matter how many mistakes are made. Not only has my language proficiency improved, but I learned so much about culture, literature, and even food in Spain. The CIEE staff have made this experience so wonderful and I am so grateful!