College Study Abroad Blog

While traveling and living abroad, having an open mind is key to understanding and appreciating cultural practices and customs that may be different from your own. I have studied about... keep reading

Comme la plupart des gens qui aspirent à voyager autour du monde et vivre de nouvelles expériences et cultures, j’étais ravi d’être accepté au programme intensif d'été à Rennes (Summer... keep reading

It will rain. But, not every day as many legends hath prophesied. Rennes is a beautiful “ville” with much to offer. Although the first week or two you may find... keep reading

Open-mindedness, passion, and resilience are some characteristics that come to mind when I think about what it takes to study abroad. I believe that, like myself, many people are drawn... keep reading

One of the best delights of traveling is learning about different ways to live. While participating in CIEE's Intensive French Language program at Rennes, I got the great opportunity to... keep reading

France, a country renowned for its rich culture, beautiful language, and vibrant history, is also home to a dynamic and ever-evolving lexicon of slang. From the bustling streets of Paris... keep reading

Beauty. Glamour. Taste. France has it all, making it a timeless destination for the millions of visitors who travel from all around the world to explore this incredible country each... keep reading

As part of the CIEE Rennes program, we go on cultural excursions together. These are awesome chances to learn about and experience the local culture firsthand! And, they allow us... keep reading

By: Lia Nickson When choosing where to go for your study abroad program it can be a really difficult decision. There are so many different factors for choosing a place... keep reading

By: Lia Nickson Paris is known for its amazing food with more than forty-four thousand restaurants throughout the city. While my time in Paris did not allow me to impossibly... keep reading

By: Lia Nickson Spending a semester abroad in Paris has been by far one of the most amazing experiences of my life. The city has infinite experiences to offer and... keep reading

By: Lia Nickson Shopping has always been one of the top things people look forward to when visiting Paris…after all, it is the city of Fashion! So it surprised me... keep reading

By: Maryam Vanbaelinghem For my friend’s last day in Paris, we decided to watch the Eiffel Tower sparkle, as we really wanted to go out with a bang. This is... keep reading

By: Maryam Vanbaelinghem I made some really good French friends during my time here and decided to stay an extra three weeks after the program’s end to spend some time... keep reading

By: Maryam Vanbaelinghem I made a friend from London here in Paris and we decided to do a little activity to explore the city. Each week we would go check... keep reading