Be Prepared to Have Fun!

I enjoyed my time spent abroad with the CIEE program. The coordinators are very helpful and supportive during the experience. Mwalimu Paulo is the BEST Swahili teacher. I definitely got hundreds of opportunities to improve my Swahili and Paulo is very dedicated to his students and really pushed me to challenge myself. I would encourage future participants to research the country and really prepare themselves to embark on this journey. There is not a very rigid schedule during the day so be prepared to find your own fun and make friends on your own. I made tons of friends that I am still in contact with to this day. Overall I would recommend this program to anyone who is interested in learning about East Africa.