CIEE High School Academy in Barcelona

I have a pretty favorable opinion of CIEE because it's directly connected to my high school and I also know two other people from my school who have gone on CIEE programs. Despite some difficulties with the full application process (visa stuff which was not under the control of CIEE) , everything ended up going well and I was able to do this program which I'm quite thankful for. The staff of CIEE is helpful and easy to reach and never felt overbearing. Overall I just think it was a great experience without many issues and they seem to be a reputable company with many resources considering the number of programs they offer so I think you could be secure in knowing that everything is going to be handled well. I don't really go out of my way to recommend study abroad programs but if anyone asked I would definitely recommend CIEE as an option. I would say my most memorable experience was either spending time with my friends from school at the Féria or going hiking in Playa de Bolonia would be the most memorable experience.

If I knew a friend of mine wanted to study abroad or look into it, I’d definitely recommend CIEE for a few reasons: It’s one of the most affordable study abroad programs They have flexible times abroad (ie: summer program/trimester/year/semester) The staff are very close-knit and communicative Activity availability Honestly I’d also probably be likely to recommend it to a friend for the referral rewards but I don’t think that’s the point here My most memorable experience were stuff that wasn’t hosted by CIEE- definitely the social culture and my friends, i don’t do much cultural stuff with them (i mostly do it independently) but ive made friends here that have significantly improved my self esteem and have me already planning trips to come back CIEE-wise, probably the extremadura trip, super cool places plus im a sucker for cathedrals

I think this was such an incomparable opportunity and I would wish for many people to experience it. The most memorable experience I had was carnival. I got to become immersed in language and culture as well as hang out with my friends!

I would be likely to recommend CIEE to a friend or peer because I have had an absolutely incredible time on my trip, and CIEE has been helpful at every step of the way. My most memorable experience was playing soccer with my friends from my new school.

CIEE High School Abroad is a great experience to learn about different cultures and languages. Getting to meet people from different cultures and backgrounds that otherwise I wouldn’t know was my most memorable experience.

I would likely recommend it because I had a good time. I believe CIEE made it relatively easy to travel abroad. My favorite aspect was the host family; they were great, and I had fun learning Spanish and immersing myself in their culture.

Because it has been an incredible experience, with both highs and lows, CIEE has provided me with amazing trips and great people. I thoroughly enjoyed hanging out in Sevilla with those I met on the program!

Getting abroad has been a very smooth process, and I love how the in-country support is so helpful. Going out with people in the program allows me to explore alongside other students who share the same passion for learning about new cultures.

I believe the coordinators were very helpful. Although I encountered some trouble with my flight initially, that was the only issue I faced. Overall, I think it's a great exchange company. For me, the experience would be enriched by taking day trips to nearby towns with my host family, such as Seville. This would allow me to learn more Spanish, capture more photos, and create lasting memories.

The program is exceptionally organized and well-structured, with all staff members I interacted with being extremely helpful and supportive. I particularly enjoyed hanging out with my Spanish friends and host sister, participating in the CIEE overnight trip to Granada, and exploring Seville with other CIEE students.

Because I had a very good experience during my trimester abroad, I would be excited to share it with others so they can learn about it too. The trip to Granada was enjoyable, and I cherish the friendships I’ve made at the school.

I would highly recommend this experience as it is something I truly enjoyed and believe would be beneficial for everyone to partake in at least once in their lives. I particularly appreciated the first days of the pre-orientation, which I found to be very enjoyable. Additionally, I cherish the day trips with my family, as well as the time we spent together shopping and enjoying movie nights.

My study abroad experience genuinely changed my life and taught me so much. I went to Seville, Spain for a semester in high school. I was not fluent in Spanish, although I was able to hold a conversation and seek help if needed. The first few days of being in Seville, I met so many other amazing friends that were my age and also studying abroad in Spain. I also met my two biggest support systems Raquel and Claudia. They were based in Sevilla and worked for CIEE, so if there was ever an emergency or an issue, you could talk to them. Fortunately, I had the BEST host family. They were so welcoming, and truly exposed me to so much of the culture. They introduced me to all of their family members, took me out to different restaurants, and brought me to La Feria and La Granada. I also showed them a bit of my culture, and we even hosted Thanksgiving! I also attended a high school in Sevilla. School was very difficult for me, definitely the hardest part. However, I made so many of my best friends in school and I still talk to them today! I also joined a soccer team in my spare time and hung out with friends. Another fun part of my study abroad was when CIEE would organize field trips. Everyone would meet up and take a day trip to Cordoba or Cadiz. It was such a special time to catch up with everyone. Overall, studying abroad in Spain changed my perspective and was such an important influence on me. I still keep in contact with my host family and I am eager to get back!

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I went to Sevilla, Spain for my junior year of high school with CIEE. In this year, I fell in love with the city. Spain has become my second home, and I have studied there 3 times now. I made so many friends and connected so deeply with my host family and teachers. CIEE had different excursions to Morocco, the south and north of Spain, activities in Sevilla, and more. I learned so much Spanish during my time there, and now I am majoring it in college. As a senior in college, I still look back at my time abroad and reminisce in my memories. CIEE was such a support and really encouraged cultural and linguistic immersion.

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