Study Abroad

Before coming to Barcelona to study abroad, I kept having this nagging thought about how my ethnic identity would be perceived in a different country. Would I even be seen as American? Being Chinese-American, I was also curious whether there is a big community of Chinese people, like Chinatown. Would I be able to satisfy … Read more

  A popular activity to do among friends in Seoul is to go to spend a day at Lotte World. My friends and I picked the perfect Spring day to go when the cherry blossoms were in their peak bloom. It is somewhat of a tradition to go to Lotte World and dress up in … Read more

While you excitedly explore CIEE Study Abroad locations and specific program options, don’t forget to look for study abroad courses in specific areas of study, too!    Being in the classroom will be a large part of your study abroad experience. Undoubtedly, you’ll get to go on some amazing excursions and explore an international city … Read more

As mentioned, every fun adventure must come to and end. Sadly, it is time for me to leave Korea as the semester wraps up. For me, coming to South Korea and getting the chance to study here has been an absolute dream. One that I have to wake up from as it is time for … Read more

Being in Seoul my friends and I often find ourselves saying things along the lines of, “Korea just does it better than America”, “America could never”, or “I wish we had this in America”. While in Americas definitely does some things right, the thing Korea absolutely tops them on is, Baseball.  I first heard about … Read more

Located right next to Hongdae, Yeonnam is a super cute neighborhood that has the same energetic and youthful vibe without being so overwhelming. It’s super close to Yonsei and easy to reach via bus, subway, or on foot, so it has definitely become my go-to hangout spot.  Below, I have shared my top three cafes … Read more

Authored by Luigi Medel    Greetings, my name is Luigi Medel and I have just returned from a semester abroad in Japan and have been granted the opportunity to write about my time there. Thanks to CIEE and my home university, I was allowed to explore Japan and live there for around 4 months in … Read more

Marrakesh, Morocco, is a gateway to another world! As our plane landed at Marrakesh Menara Airport, we felt a mix of excitement and curiosity. Stepping into the warm Moroccan air, we were eager to start the adventure that awaited us. With our bags in hand, my friends and I navigated through the busy airport, ready … Read more

 A Journey Through Time: Reflecting on Our Visit to Castelo de São Jorge On May 26th, we embarked on an enriching journey to the historic Castelo de São Jorge in Lisbon. This imposing fortress, perched high above the city, is believed to have been constructed during the period of Moorish control over Lisbon. As we … Read more