High School Semester Abroad Blog
Fall 2025 Photo Contest Finalists
We’re pleased to announce the finalists in our Fall 2025 ºÚÁÏÍø911Global Navigator Photo Contest! Voting will take place on @cieeglobalnavigators Instagram stories on December 3rd at 12pm EST and... keep reading
Worried ºÚÁÏÍø911 Sending Your Teen Abroad?
Here’s How ºÚÁÏÍø911Supports Your Teen Every Step of the Journey Sending your teen abroad is exciting, but it’s natural to worry about safety, support, and how they’ll adjust. Since... keep reading
5 Benefits of Attending CIEE's 2025 Virtual Fair
Thinking about studying abroad in high school but not sure where to start? The ºÚÁÏÍø911Virtual Fair, happening November 17–20, 2025, is the perfect place to begin. Over four days... keep reading
Lost in Translation: Navigating Life While in Between Languages
It has been one month since I started my new life in Japan, living with a new family and attending a new school. Out of all the challenges during my... keep reading
Getting Orientated at School In Japan
Post written by Ambassador Abroad , Elka, who participated in our High School Abroad Program in Japan for an Academic Semester! Getting Orientated at School as an Exchange Student Terrified... keep reading
Guide to Meeting People on Your Study Abroad
Post written by Ambassador Abroad , Olovia, who participated in our High School Abroad Program in France for a Academic Semester! One of the best aspects of participating in a... keep reading
From American High School to French Classrooms
Post written by Ambassador Abroad , Claudia, who participated in our High School Abroad Program in France for a Academic Semester! From American High School to French Classrooms I thought... keep reading
Reflections On A Year In France
Post written by Ambassador Abroad , Rose who participated in our High School Abroad Program in France for a full Academic Year! What were your expectations before going abroad, and... keep reading
Top Places Visited In Japan During My High School Semester Abroad
Post written by Ambassador Abroad, Gavin F., who completed a High School Semester Abroad in Japan. Sure, here’s your revised text with subheadings included, all in the same formatting: Living... keep reading
What To Pack For A High School Semester Abroad in France
Post written by Ambassador Abroad , Rose who participated in our High School Abroad Program in France for a full Academic Year! Packing for my 9 month study abroad program... keep reading
How Studying Abroad Changed My Life
This post is student written by Beatrix D. who participated in an High School Abroad Fall Trimester in Spain! I never quite imagined myself eating tomato and garlic rubbed on... keep reading
How My High School Semester Abroad Has Helped Me Become Multilingual
This post was written by ºÚÁÏÍø911Global Navigator alum Fiona K. from Massachusetts who participated in the Global Navigator Marketing Internship in spring of 2025. "Stand up if you are... keep reading
Why I Left My Small Town in Alaska to Attend High School in Seville 
This post was written by ºÚÁÏÍø911Global Navigator alum Makena D. from Alaska who participated in the Global Navigator Marketing Internship in spring of 2025. Living in a new city... keep reading
Why Kyoto? My Decision to Go from Washington State to High School Abroad in Japan 
This post was written by ºÚÁÏÍø911Global Navigator alum Carolina P. from Washington who participated in the Global Navigator Marketing Internship in spring of 2025. More often than not, people... keep reading
5 Biggest Changes I’ve Noticed in Myself Since Returning from Spain 
This post was written by ºÚÁÏÍø911Global Navigator alum Beatrix D. from Massachusetts who participated in the Global Navigator Marketing Internship in spring of 2025. I don’t think I’ve ever... keep reading