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CIEE helps people develop skills for living in a globally interdependent and culturally diverse world, and contributes to a more peaceful global community by humanizing international relations. What You Can Do Go Abroad For High School For College For Work For Educators For Entrepreneurship Go to the U.S. For High School For Internships For Work For Research and Professional Training Partner with CIEE For Employers For Hosts For Institutions For Professional Services Access the World High school student to lifelong learner, U.S. citizen to international traveler: No matter who you are, we have a program that’s right for you in a location that inspires. Discover a new culture. Learn new skills. Gain new perspectives. The world is waiting. Africa Asia Pacific Caribbean Europe Latin America North America Middle East “I feel as though I grew beyond what I knew to be possible. It really opened up the world and other ways of thinking to me as never before.” Lindsey J., Iringa, Tanzania (Global Navigator High School Summer) “Cape Town offered adventure that wasn’t available in other locations: an English-speaking population and the chance to study at the University of Cape Town, a world-class institution.” - Student, South Africa (Study Abroad) Morocco Sarah Berry, CIEE student Click to open video overlay Click to close video overlay “By having my professor paint a literal tapestry of Chinese history, I have gained knowledge that will stay with me for the rest of my life.” Leslie D., China (Study Abroad) “The teachers did a good job of taking us to places we wouldn’t otherwise have gone. Doing things such as visiting Penguin Island, taking surfing lessons, and going to Australian Rules football games really enhanced the experience.” Samantha B., Australia (Study Abroad) “I loved the service I did. It helped me learn about myself and search for my passions.” Xiong H., Santiago, Dominican Republic (Global Navigator High School Summer) "My time here in Cuba has been incredible and I have made friends and memories to last a life time." Michael, Tulane University “I think if you let it, this experience can help you to better yourself as a person, and be more accepting of everything around you.” Alexa S., Spain (Study Abroad) "My startup is beginning to evolve through the influence of great people – and this is only week one!" 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A JOURNEY OF A LIFE TIME, By Eric Tyler Landon CIEE News About CIEE to Suspend All Spring Study Abroad Programs By Communications at CIEE In response to the expanding global disruption caused by the spread of COVID-19, CIEE’s Health, Safety, and Security and program management teams have been continuously assessing and reassessing risk at... Read more College Study Abroad Through Crisis Comes Opportunity By College Study Abroad at CIEE You know the adage - when one door closes, another one opens. It’s not often that door opens on a different continent though. At least, this was the case for... keep reading Academics Internships Sustainability College Study Abroad Introducing: Program Assurance Advantage By College Study Abroad at CIEE Take the worry out of your study abroad plans. In the unusual event that CIEE cancels or suspends your summer '20, fall '20, January '21, or spring '21 program due... keep reading Daily Life Health Care Travel CIEE News Introducing the CIEE Inclusive Excellence Taskforce By Keshia Abraham at CIEE The CIEE Inclusive Excellence Taskforce (IETF), which consists of representation from every department that supports CIEE's study abroad programs, provides input on all matters relating to our collective work regarding... keep reading College Study Abroad A Low-Income Student's Guide to Study Abroad By Shyamala G. Alright so this blog is going to be geared more towards my low-income siblings near and ...