High School Summer Abroad Blog

Let’s look to the future. Your teen is already thousands of miles away from home, on their summer abroad program. They’re facing a challenge, maybe they’re struggling with a host... keep reading

Great leaders are a lot like great travelers. Both know that stepping into the unknown takes courage, and that the best experiences often happen when you stay curious, flexible, and... keep reading

In the latest episode of the Out of Your Comfort Zone podcast, we sit down with Kyra M. and Reece G., two U.S. high school students who took their education... keep reading

At CIEE, we believe studying abroad is truly a stepping stone to future success. That’s why we are excited to introduce CIEE College Access, an exclusive alumni benefit designed to... keep reading

Traveling abroad can feel like a daunting experience, especially for the first time! Packing everything you need for weeks or a year of travel can feel nearly impossible. But there’s... keep reading

You’re no doubt familiar with the numerous benefits that study abroad provides students, but did you know that high school teachers also have a lot to gain from study abroad... keep reading

Flying can be an intimidating experience, especially for first-time flyers going on a teen summer travel program. However, with a little preparation for what you can expect on a travel... keep reading

Leading a group of high school students on a teen summer travel program with CIEE is an unforgettable adventure where you can become a skilled travel guide, compassionate mentor and... keep reading

Read about how two of our Global Navigator alumni experienced studying abroad with dietary needs.

So you're ready to apply for a CIEE High School Summer Abroad experience? This is an exciting step, and you want to make sure that there are no kinks in... keep reading

Did you know that the tradition of new year’s resolutions dates back to ancient times? From setting new goals or promising to change a habit or two, choosing new year’s... keep reading

Travel is an incredible experience, but unfortunately, many aspects of it can negatively impact the environment and local communities. From transportation to hotel stays, travel contributes to carbon emissions, environmental... keep reading

In this episode of our Out of Your Comfort Zone podcast, we got to sit down with Coco W. and Talia S., two high school students who participated in high... keep reading

Many study abroad programs require a recommendation from a teacher as a part of the application process. Depending on the program, this can sometimes mean having a teacher just answer... keep reading

Trying to decide to study abroad in high school can be equal parts exciting and stressful! From the application process to the cost and the fact that you’ll be leaving... keep reading