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Is It Easy to Make Friends While on a High School Abroad Program?
Studying abroad in high school is an exciting adventure, but figuring out how to make friends abroad can be nerve-wracking. Don't worry! Not only is it easy to make friends... keep reading
Top 6 Differences Between Japanese High Schools and American High Schools
If you're considering high school study abroad in Japan, get ready for a unique experience that differs significantly from a typical teenager's life in the U.S. From the way students... keep reading
How to Overcome Homesickness While Studying Abroad
Studying abroad for a high school semester or longer is an exciting adventure that allows participants to travel the world and grow as a person. For many, this becomes the... keep reading
Reflections Post-Program: High School Abroad in Italy
These past nine months have simultaneously been the most incredible, life-changing, and difficult months of my life. I knew I was signing up for something extraordinary even before I came... keep reading
Behind the Scenes of a 留学生 (Ryuugakuse: Exchange Student)
“Ladies and gentlemen, Japan Airlines is pleased to welcome you to Tokyo. The local time is 22:34. Thank you for flying with us today, and we hope you fly with... keep reading
Italy: A Day in My Life
I am currently studying abroad in Fano, a seaside town on the coast of the Adriatic Sea in the region of Marche, Italy. For me, a typical school day in... keep reading
From Arrival to Adieu: The HSA Experience
Imagine stepping off the plane into a new country, ready to explore a vibrant culture and meet friends from around the world. This is the reality for every CIEE High... keep reading
A guide to Seville through the lens of art and culture
Written by: Zoe Houk Welcome to Seville, Spain, the capital of Andalucía. Seville is a city filled with rich culture, art, music, food, and history. From the famous flamenco dancers... keep reading
Cake by the ocean
Our HSA students were able to travel to Cádiz, the most Southern city in Europe. Cadiz, half island, half peninsula, is connected to the mainland by a narrow strip of... keep reading
Hiking getaways in Sevilla
Seville GAP and HSA students continue discovering the incredible landscapes of Sevilla. Last weekend, we hiked through ancient mining routes datubg back from Roman colonization of the Iberian Peninsula. Check... keep reading
Spying on the cloud forest
During their stay at the CIEE Global Institute in Monteverde, Costa Rica, High School Away participants get to engage actively on an optional local research project. The CIEE Academic Director... keep reading
The First Week of Study Abroad: What I Wish I Knew
A little over a week ago I arrived in Toulouse, France for my study abroad! This week I started going to my French highschool, and I’ve thought of some things... keep reading
Orientation in Paris
Come read about my alleged 3 day trip to Paris. The good, the bad, and the ugly.
Christmas already come to Madrid
December in Madrid smells like Christmas. The cold is already felt in the streets, the Christmas lights illuminate the city and the markets decorate the squares. The illusion of young... keep reading
The first two months of an abroad high school adventure
Hello dear readers! This is María Paz, the High School Coordinator of Valparaíso - Chile, and I'm writing this blog to shed light on what happens during the first two... keep reading