Summer International Relations Study Abroad Programs in China

Tremendous staff. Environment is like none other and they accommodate well. For Seville, the city has been tremendous and CIEE gives you a proper introduction to this magnificent city. Whether an intern or a student during one of the sessions, you can get along with everyone and overcome the anxieties of a new city

I would be very likely to recommend CIEE Study Abroad to a friend because this program gives you many opportunities to explore the city you are in as well as the surrounding areas. All of the employees are very kind people who will be their to uplift and support the students who are abroad.

From the moment that I applied to the minute I stepped foot of the plane in Shanghai TEAN had always been there to support me with any questions or concerns that I may have had pre-departure. Since I didn't live close to an Embassy they helped me with applying for my China Visa before I left. The on-staff team is always there for you, from the program director to the local students that you may live with if you choose to live off campus whether it be help enrolling into a class or advice on where to go in Shanghai. During our time we were given a lot of cultural immersion opportunities provided through the program free of charge such as a trip to Chengdu and Beijing and various local experiences within the city. Throughout my time I was able to gain a true insight into how it is like to be a student in China. I was able to make a lot of lifetime friends because of this program and I wish I could go back and start over again!

I have had a great experience, it is organized and comes at a good cost. The staff on-site is very supportive and helpful (as well as Brooke in Portland), but we had an emergency situation and the Portland higher-ups didn't handle it well, nor did anyone answer the emergency number provided to us.

I feel that CIEE tries to have activities for us and I really do feel that I am learning a lot here. Also everyone here seems really nice and I feel that though we are different a lot of the students seem to have the same mindset and its a good chance to network.

Studying abroad with TEAN was the best decision I've ever made. Studying abroad in Shanghai was my first time studying abroad, I have traveled around but not for more than a week or two so living there, I had a lot or worries at the beginning. From the entire application process, I probably emailed 100 times just to ease my stress and TEAN was amazing at responding to emails and making sure I had all the information I needed and more. Once I got to shanghai, I had an amazing time. TEAN orientation was great at really letting us students bond before classes started. I love my shanghai group, everyone was absolutely amazing and they became some of my best friends. Shanghai is amazing for everything you could think of. There are older parts if you like history, there are bars and clubs if you like nightlife, there are cafes and restaurants for every type of food and dessert you could want (even vegan/vegetarian/halal)! TEAN takes you on amazing excursions to different places in China and allowed me the opportunity to do things I never would've thought have. 10/10 you should go, and trust TEAN will take care of anything you could possibly need. They are amazing resources and friends.

It was absolutely worthwhile: I was able to gain a new perspective on various subjects thanks to my peers and professors at Fudan University and experience what it's like to study, work, and live in Shanghai. I fell in love with this city and I don't think I could have picked a better program to go there with.

CIEE is very well-staffed and they do everything they can to make sure you have the best experience possible. Everyone is friendly, the rules and guidelines are laid out for you, and the excursions CIEE plans are a blast!!

This has been the best summer of my life. Everything about CIEE has blown me away. Virginia Niera has been an extremely attentive and helpful program director. She and Antonio Romero were both quick to offer help with any issues I might have. The professors, Amador Fernandez and Antonio Rodriguez, taught with enthusiasm and care. Each class genuinely excited and intrigued me. They graded fairly and truly cared about students understanding and learning. We took informative, fun, and interesting trips. They were all well-planned and extremely enjoyable. The tour guides we had, Adrian and Alicia, were knowledgable and made the tours very meaningful. The trip to Morocco really opened my eyes to other cultures and ways of life. Finally, my homestay could not have been better. I really got close to my host family, and I felt like I had a place in Seville where I could be totally comfortable. I have already recommended this program to two of my friends, and I plan to encourage more to do it if they w

My first experience abroad and I love it here. I feel that CIEE tries to have activities for us and I really do feel that I am learning a lot here. Also everyone here seems really nice and I feel that though we are different a lot of the students seem to have the same mindset and its a good chance to network.

Study abroad is something that everyone needs to be apart o at least once in their lifetime, and CIEE was a great way to do it. I think I would recommend this because we’re given a place to reside in a foreign country with people who have no problem helping you at the drop of a pen. The CIEE community becomes your family and makes you feel like you’re at home and always offer things to do for free or at least help to make your study abroad experience as great as it can. It’s also nice that you can choose from different programs and either be a student for half and an intern for the other half, be an open campus student and stay for an entire semester, or every 6 weeks choose a new home. It’s an amazing experience for a reasonable price but an opportunity and of a lifetime.

TEAN was without a doubt the best option when choosing a study abroad program. Going to a foreign place can be scary, especially when you don't know anyone and don't speak the language. TEAN held a predeparture video conference as well as maintained regular email contact and answered all questions I had, no matter how trivial they might have been. I felt confident going into the program, something that wouldn't have happened necessarily without TEAN's help. On this trip, I was fully immersed into Chinese culture, and I even got to do experiences like go see an acrobatics show, ride a river cruise, learn how to make dumplings, and visit the tea fields! I also made friends from all over the world that I still keep in touch with to this day. What a rewarding experience!!

I always knew I wanted to study abroad for a full semester in college and TEAN made the experience as incredible as possible. Right from the beginning of my search process, I reached out to TEAN asking questions and trying to get a feel for the program. They immediately made me feel as though I was choosing the right program because of the quick communication and ease of the application process. While in Shanghai, we had a weeklong orientation in Shanghai that was chock full of excursions and activities to get us settled in China (SIM cards, metro passes, local registration, etc). As for the academics, we were given clear pathways for getting used to our new university and classes that made it such a seamless transition. The TEAN apartment that I lived in for the semester was incredible! I loved being able to live in an apartment that was part of an actual Chinese community so I could fully integrate with the community. Furthermore, the apartment put me smack in the middle of incredible shops and restaurants that I was trying out all the time. Studying abroad can be a stressful process, but TEAN made it so easy for me to enjoy myself and get the most out of this unique cultural experience. If you choose to study abroad with TEAN, you will not regret it!

TEAN made the study abroad process as easy and painless as possible. The staff was very patient and helpful with any questions and concerns I had before leaving. I had nothing but good interactions with everyone in TEAN. They made sure we settled into our host country by taking us to get a SIM card, bank account, class registration and even an internship if you wanted one. Orientation before school was a lot of fun and gives you the chance to make friends right at the beginning of the semester. The friends I made and the experiences I had in Shanghai were amazing and I wouldn't trade it for anything. TEAN's housing was unreal and I will probably never live in such prime real estate again. There were plenty of restaurants and cafes around the apartment making it convenient to hang out with friends and study after school. It was also pretty close to a metro station which made it easy to get around the city. While I was in China, I traveled with TEAN to Beijing and Chengdu. Both trips were expertly planned, and we were able to see most of the cities in a weekend. While we were in Beijing, we went on a sunrise hike on the Great Wall and explored the art district in the city. The hike was one of my favorite highlights of the semester and was a once in a lifetime experience. If you have the chance to go abroad, go with TEAN. 10/10 would recommend.

This summer, I interned in Shanghai through The Education Abroad Network (TEAN). I am never one to write reviews, but my experience was so life changing that I really wanted to share it! Due to engineering having a strict curriculum sheet with little flexibility for transfer credits, I was worried I’d never get to study abroad. When I went to the career fair and met with a TEAN representative, they offered me a unique solution. Since I knew my major would be difficult to get the appropriate transfer credits for, they recommended that I do their summer internship abroad program. Since internships are critical for gaining the practical experience needed for a job, and since I’ve always wanted to be part of an abroad program, this was the perfect fit for me! When you apply to internships through TEAN, there is a drop down menu to pick the field you’d like to internship in. I chose Computer Science, and got an internship at a startup blockchain/FinTech company where I felt like I was genuinely contributing and learning every single day. Apart from work, I also got to meet so many students from around the world and explore Shanghai with them! I had so much fun, made so many life-long friends, and even got practical experience along the way. To anyone thinking about studying/interning abroad (especially if you have a major where you can’t take a semester of gen eds), I personally recommend The Education Abroad Network (:

I studied abroad in Shanghai this past spring semester, and I absolutely LOVED IT--it was one of the most valuable and thrilling experiences of my life. Shanghai offers a unique combination of cultural history and rapid modernization. Each day in Shanghai, there was something new to explore; I wish I could spend another semester there! What made the experience truly over the top was deciding to go with The Education Abroad Network. From my first interest email to help choosing classes in Shanghai to showing me around the city to now requesting Fudan University transcripts, TEAN has been there to help me out every step of the way. TEAN, in partnership with UVA, also offers a unique Chinese language program that is limited to students in the program, so classes are only about 5 people. When we went back to our apartment, we could practice what we’d learned with our local Chinese roommate. We lived in an incredible TEAN apartment that was perfectly located between Fudan University and the metro station, which connected us to the rest of Shanghai. Some of my favorite memories, including hiking the Great Wall at sunrise and eating famous spicy hotpot in Chengdu, were thanks to the TEAN organized trips. Going abroad, especially to China, can be a little nerve-wracking, but TEAN staff made me feel prepared and supported throughout the whole process. Living in Shanghai challenged me to step outside my comfort zone and explore somewhere new. I had the opportunity to study at one of the top universities in China, practice my Mandarin on a daily basis, immerse myself in a completely different culture, and develop friendships with people from all around the world. However, transitioning to a new place does not come without its challenges, which is why I am so grateful to have gone abroad with TEAN, whose staff was there to help me every step of the way. During my time abroad, Shanghai truly became my home and the TEAN students and staff became my family.

The day before my flight to Shanghai was nerve wracking and exciting; I was thrilled to experience a new culture and take on new adventures in a country that I was interested in since freshman year of college. I have always wanted to go to China. Weeks before my departure got me super thrilled due to the thought of improving my speaking skills and sightseeing. TEAN has relieved my tension through its thorough preparation and informative Orientation. I loved living in China for one semester where I made new friends and changed my perspective. Orientation Week was my favorite because I tried different Chinese foods and saw tourist attractions such as the YuYuan Garden and The Bund. My favorite meal was the revolving buffet at the top of the Pearl Tower; I tried my first cocktail! Not only has TEAN arranged a comfortable and exciting environment for all the study abroad students, but it also enabled me to rely on someone if I had any difficulties. Medusa and Lily were always available if I needed any assistance. Also, I made lots of new friends with the other students from TEAN as well as Fudan students. They have strengthened my Chinese speaking skills and have given me insights in local areas that are not known to tourists. My Chinese roommates were the best! I deeply miss all the fun times I've had in Shanghai and I can't wait to go back there soon!

My abroad experience was incredible I had an unforgettable experience. At first, I was really hesitant to join in different activities and talk to strangers. But the staff member working for ISA really helped me come out of my shell and join in. Once I started to become more a part of my group I was able to try things I never would've had before. After my study abroad experience I feel that I am so much more open to trying new things as well as being involved in my community.

I studied abroad with international studies abroad twice . Once for study abroad and again for an internship , both were in China . I cannot say enough about my experiences. I improved my Chinese language skills immensely while also being immersed in the Chinese culture. Along the way I made life long friends I would recommend ISA to anyone interested in studying abroad they were so helpful every step of the way.

My time in Shanghai with TEAN was amazing! I was beyond thrilled to be studying abroad in Shanghai, and the overall experience is one that I will never forget. I loved the classes I took and being able to have such a large and overwhelming city at my fingertips! Shanghai has so much to offer, and I feel that I need to go back sometime soon because I miss it terribly. The courses were really interesting, and the people that I got to know through TEAN were great, and I still keep in contact with them. I have no regrets regarding my choice to go to Fudan with TEAN, and I feel obliged to continue to tell people that TEAN is one of the best study abroad companies around!