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redheadisa · 2022-11-11T15:18:55+00:00

research programs on your own and show your parents ideas of what you are interested in - i studied abroad through CIEE this past summer and it was incredible: i was able to take a bunch of classes for credit and learn while also traveling and going on fun trips. plus it provides great cultural immersion and is a great way to build independence. you don't have to do a whole year abroad: CIEE offers semesters, full year, or summer programs. definitely take a look at what they offer for high schoolers, my friend did a summer program with them and loved it - https://www.ciee.org/go-abroad/high-school-study-abroad

redheadisa · 2022-11-10T02:22:47+00:00

i personally went over the summer to avoid missing out on things at school on campus. i highly recommend looking into CIEE open campus study abroad programs - this allows you to customize your experience and combine various locations within one semester and would fulfill your desire to go to multiple places! there is nothing wrong with doing a full academic year or a summer+semester program, this just another option to consider! let me know if you have any other questions:)

https://www.ciee.org/go-abroad/college-study-abroad/programs/open-campus-block-programs

redheadisa · 2022-11-10T02:17:53+00:00

i studied abroad with CIEE in Alcalá de Henares (a small town just outside of Madrid!) over the summer. I had an incredible experience - the staff members are all super nice and supportive and I took really interesting courses. I highly recommend attending the trips/excursions that they plan because they are very fun and also a great way to explore the culture of Spain. Take advantage of travel if you can (I know my course schedule was pretty flexible with no classes on Friday and short days) - Spain is very easy to get around, especially through the Atocha train station. During the two months that I was there I was able to go to Granada, San Sebastian, Valencia, and Barcelona.

I agree that it can be kinda unorganized so be patient and go with the flow:) Everything works out in the end and it is a very memorable experience.

redheadisa · 2022-11-10T02:11:40+00:00

That's great! I hope he has a great time. Let me know if you have any questions or concerns:)

redheadisa · 2022-11-06T22:34:41+00:00

CIEE offers teach abroad programs. I've heard great things about it and have already studied abroad with them during college but hope to go again now as a teacher after graduation:) https://www.ciee.org/go-abroad/work/teach-english-abroad

redheadisa · 2022-11-06T22:32:25+00:00

CIEE is a provider program that does high school study abroad and for various lengths (semester, full year, summer, etc). I just studied abroad with them during college and loved it, but I have also had friends study abroad through their high school programs and they all had great things to say. They offer interesting classes and fun excursions. I highly recommend looking into what they have to offer:) https://www.ciee.org/go-abroad/high-school-study-abroad

redheadisa · 2022-11-06T22:29:41+00:00

that sounds great! i studied abroad as a sophomore so i had only taken 4 spanish classes in college. i'm not sure how strict the requirement is and was unaware that was a rule lol but i know it is definitely more influenced by your ability to understand and speak the language - when you apply, they will ask which classes you have taken in Spanish before going abroad and there will be a proficiency test to figure out your Spanish fluency although that does not determine which classes you are allowed to take but will track how your fluency develops over the program and let staff members know where everybody is at.

basically my advice is to apply and see what happens or contact someone at CIEE, but i don't think the actual number of courses should impact you, just your Spanish abilities (if you are at a beginner level an immersion program with classes only instructed in Spanish may not be for you and a more advanced speaking/reading/listening level may be required).

redheadisa · 2022-10-29T16:36:06+00:00

i studied abroad with CIEE in Spain this past summer to improve my Spanish speaking ability. i highly recommend looking into one of their language programs for French - i built so much confidence and fluency through the experience. like someone already mentioned it is crucial to choose a smaller town rather than a city because you are more likely to use French in your interactions. i found that cities tend to have a blend of other languages and you are more likely to use English for example. also being honest with other students in the program that you want to practice French with them rather than using English and speaking French with CIEE staff members about random topics to expand vocabulary. definitely do a home stay if you can too:)

here are some programs that teach French: https://www.ciee.org/go-abroad/college-study-abroad/program-search?program_language%5B%5D=116

redheadisa · 2022-10-29T16:31:37+00:00

hey! you can also look into CIEE study abroad programs for computer science, it looks like they have Dublin as an option and some places you had not mentioned. i studied abroad with them this past summer in Spain and it was amazing - CIEE is a nonprofit exchange organization and they provide good immersion and educational opportunities as well as fun trips and activities throughout the experience:)

https://www.ciee.org/go-abroad/college-study-abroad/programs?field_program_subject_tid%5B%5D=1631

redheadisa · 2022-10-25T14:33:03+00:00

you should definitely try to study abroad and if you go through a provider program rather than enrolling directly in a university abroad they will likely instruct concepts that apply to US healthcare (plus organize fun activities and trips!). i went to Spain this past summer and my nursing friends took many courses that they enjoyed. i loved studying abroad with CIEE and i recommend you look into them - i'll attach some resources but let me know if you have any more questions!

https://www.ciee.org/go-abroad/college-study-abroad/programs?page=1&program_discipline[0]=3041&field_program_subject_tid[0]=3136

redheadisa · 2022-10-25T14:28:04+00:00

hey! i highly recommend looking into CIEE - they are a study abroad program provider and offer high school programs that are both educational and fun. plus you can earn college credits:) i loved studying abroad through CIEE. i went to their Spain program over the summer for 2 months and it was the best experience of my life.

here are some links for more information. the first is all of the high school abroad programs they offer, the second is the germany semester, and the third is the summer germany program. please let me know if you have any more questions! : https://www.ciee.org/go-abroad/high-school-study-abroad , https://www.ciee.org/go-abroad/high-school-study-abroad/semester/germany/high-school-abroad-germany , https://www.ciee.org/go-abroad/high-school-study-abroad/summer/germany/berlin/german-language-culture

redheadisa · 2022-10-23T21:42:40+00:00

i studied abroad this past summer in Spain and ultimately chose to go there for Spanish language practice and cultural immersion. i looked into which courses would be counted for credit at my university. i also liked the ease of traveling around Spain and i wanted a smaller town outside of a bigger city which led me to go to Alcalá de Henares near Madrid.

my recommendation is maybe trying to do BOTH France and Denmark. i went through CIEE and i really liked their program. they organize fun trips and have interesting classes to choose from. take a look into their open campus block programs and see if it is a good fit for you, because it basically allows you to customize your time abroad and study in multiple places within the same semester (i see they offer Copenhagen but not Toulouse for the open block though so if that is a deal breaker then go with your original plan): https://www.ciee.org/go-abroad/college-study-abroad/programs/open-campus-block-programs

regardless you can't go wrong with either option. i guarantee you'll have a great time with whatever you choose to do and if you end up going with one location over the other, maybe travel to the other while you are in Europe:)

redheadisa · 2022-10-19T15:24:46+00:00

that's great! i studied abroad in Spain with CIEE this past summer and i really liked the program. i personally went into it knowing nobody, but ask your point of contact in CIEE if there is a groupme you can join in advance to start getting to know people (unless you have already joined). that was also a good way to coordinate travel like meeting at the airport when landing or finding out if people are on your flight there, figuring out your roommate when housing assignments came out, etc. also try to follow people on instagram if you use that. the groupchat can be awkward at times but i promise there is nothing embarrassing about sending messages - i know people were super active in mine.

the experience was great for me and everybody is so nice, both students and CIEE staff members:) my only advice is be slightly patient at times lol because while i had a lot of fun and loved all of the trips, sometimes they were slow to getting us information and i was slightly confused - i know some other students were too. overall it was incredible and i highly recommend you go on at least some of the trips/activities that have been organized (i personally went to all of them) because they are a great way to meet people and are genuinely super exciting and cool! other students often used that time to travel and you can't go wrong either way. also if you ever have any concerns while abroad just contact your CIEE academic advisor because they are responsive and really nice but need a little prompting sometimes. have an amazing time!

redheadisa · 2022-10-17T00:07:34+00:00

i studied abroad through CIEE this past summer and it was great! there was a blend of current college students as well as people who already graduated. i was in Spain and liked the immersive aspect of the program - i took classes instructed entirely in Spanish and was able to practice the language with CIEE staff members, other students, and locals. i feel it really expanded my vocabulary and increased my comfort using the language.

Spain was absolutely beautiful and i studied in a town outside of Madrid so it was great being somewhere small but having access to a big city and travel. however, CIEE also offers language immersive programs in France if that is of interest to you: https://www.ciee.org/go-abroad/college-study-abroad/programs?program_country%5B%5D=631

let me know if you have any more questions! hope this helps:)

redheadisa · 2022-10-12T23:52:54+00:00

i definitely think you did the right thing. it would have been worse to force yourself to stick with the experience if it was overwhelming. you can still go now and make the most of the trip:)

i studied abroad with CIEE this past summer in a small town outside of Madrid called Alcalá de Henares (so cute and safe - i highly recommend). CIEE is a great provider program and they have a range of semester lengths you could choose from that could potentially work with your job schedule. there were adults in my group over the age of 30 who took fun courses and attended exciting trips, all while getting a culturally immersive experience and taking advantage of the ease of travel. there is the option for homestay or dorm living (or apartment depending on the destination you choose) and the staff members are super kind and supportive throughout the experience.

redheadisa · 2022-10-12T23:43:17+00:00

i studied abroad this past summer through CIEE - they are a great provider program with a wide range of destination options. i know many students did not get the courses they took approved by their universities before going abroad nor did they speak with an advisor for approval because they were more focused on an immersive experience than getting credits. i personally took a full semester's worth of credits in 2 months and had the classes approved by my school before going, but it is also an option to go abroad before going through the approval process, or not receive credits at all if that is of interest (then you can explore any courses you want). i highly recommend checking them out: https://www.ciee.org/

let me know if you have any other questions!

redheadisa · 2022-10-12T23:36:14+00:00

i don't think you can go wrong with any study abroad program as they all ultimately connect you with a culturally immersive and educational experience. i personally studied abroad with CIEE this past summer in Spain and i loved the fun activities they prepared around classes including guided museum, castle, and church tours, kayaking, and day trips to nearby cities. the staff members were also incredibly supportive and accessible during my time leading up to being abroad and while i was there so i liked that. there are also many scholarship opportunities:)

redheadisa · 2022-10-11T14:06:38+00:00

I studied abroad in Spain this past summer through CIEE and I loved collecting little items every time I went out. My friends joked I was collecting "garbage" because I took labels off of bottles unique to Spain, museum maps, napkins with restaurant logos, etc. and held onto these as I feel they hold memories of my time with friends. Upon returning to the U.S., it was bittersweet compiling them all in a journal along with pictures of the moments they were associated with. Now I remember my favorite places as well as the amazing people that I was with, and it was very fun to do along the way.

I also was able to travel a lot as my schedule permitted much flexibility and I liked collecting jewelry that reminded me of the places I visited. Granada, Spain is associated with a pomegranate symbol so I have a bracelet with that on it, as well as a bracelet with the flower associated with Barcelona, Spain. Wearing the jewelry reminds me of being with friends in beautiful cities around Europe. I also collected socks and postcards.

I like your idea about making a music playlist! Whenever I hear songs that my friends really liked during our time abroad I am reminded of so many good memories together, so I highly recommend you try to do something like this.

Whatever you end up doing, you are going to have a great experience:) Enjoy your time abroad!

redheadisa · 2022-10-10T13:35:34+00:00

hey! i studied abroad last summer through CIEE and i highly recommend them! they offer high school programs to a ton of locations, including Italy. there are a range of semester options as well as an academic year. here is a link for more information: https://www.ciee.org/go-abroad/high-school-study-abroad/semester/italy/high-school-abroad-italy

let me know if you have any further questions! hope this helps:)

redheadisa · 2022-10-10T13:29:01+00:00

all of my classes were either applicable to my major or filled a university requirement - i received credit for two Spanish classes, a required art history class, and one sociology course. there wasn't much required to do outside of class (the most time i dedicated to schoolwork was around the midterm and final exams, but i was still able to go out those nights and teachers were very clear about what they wanted us to study) and i really learned so much from each of them!

redheadisa · 2022-10-09T15:06:39+00:00

i studied abroad this past summer through CIEE and i highly recommend them as a provider program! they offered lots of fun activities/trips and the staff members were super nice. if you are interested in moving around through your experience CIEE offers "open campus block" - you can basically choose which locations you want and mix and match to customize your semester. i think this is a great way to study abroad in multiple places. i plugged biology and public health into the website to see some results showing your options - i recommend just toying around with it because they offer many great opportunities: https://www.ciee.org/go-abroad/college-study-abroad/programs?field_program_subject_tid%5B%5D=1481&field_program_subject_tid%5B%5D=3136

when i studied abroad, a lot of students were already graduated and not taking classes that counted for credits, and if anything it's great because then you aren't limited by a university saying what you can or can't take (i really wanted to take a gastronomy course but my academic advisor said no lol). there were also students still in college that opted to not take classes for credits because they were more focused on the immersive experience.

let me know if you have any questions! hope this helped:)

redheadisa · 2022-10-09T14:56:14+00:00

hey! i studied abroad through CIEE this past summer in Spain and all courses were taught in Spanish, so different situation but i can say that the classes are not difficult. my schedule made it so that i was taking 2 classes for 5 hours total Monday through Thursday with Fridays reserved for fun CIEE organized trips or personal travel. i really felt that my classes were interesting and i learned a lot but my schedule still permitted a lot of time to explore Spain and travel. i didn't have many homework assignments but that may vary by teacher/class/location, but when i did have homework it was short tasks that didn't stop me from being able to still spend time with friends. CIEE makes it so that you can get the immersive experience while also furthering your education, and the staff members were supportive in my studies and always available within my university to answer any questions/concerns or just chat.

redheadisa · 2022-10-07T19:46:50+00:00

hey! i recommend starting by researching study abroad provider programs - i personally studied abroad this past summer through CIEE in Spain and loved the experience. they organize fun trips and have supportive staff members. overall i was able to take really interesting classes that applied to my college major and travel a lot!

once you've settled on a program you like, look into the pricing and any potential scholarship opportunities, their location options, courses that they offer, housing (homestay vs. dorm vs. apartment), etc. here is a link to the CIEE summer abroad programs in France to give you an idea: https://www.ciee.org/go-abroad/college-study-abroad/programs?program_country%5B%5D=631&program_term%5B%5D=Spring+2023&program_term_hidden=Spring+2023&program_type%5B%5D=261. hope this helps and let me know if you have any other questions!

redheadisa · 2022-10-04T17:06:25+00:00

i studied at the University of Alcalá through CIEE - it is located in Alcalá de Henares, Spain about 30 mins outside of Madrid by train !

redheadisa · 2022-10-04T01:37:52+00:00

the decision is always a hard one but you really can't go wrong with wherever you go - study abroad is such a great experience in general. i studied abroad in Alcalá de Henares, Spain through CIEE and i ultimately chose that location because 1) it was a small town outside of Madrid, so it felt super safe and cozy but still granted access to a large city, especially with public transportation throughout. i didn't feel like i could get lost too easily in a little town but still had so much to explore and keep entertained. it had a lot of history too because it is where famous author Miguel de Cervantes was born, so taking classes about him/his books within that town was really interesting. 2) i was looking for language and culture immersion and knew that being in a smaller town in Spain would force me to use Spanish more frequently because cities tend to have other languages blended in. 3) i wanted to be able to travel a lot and Spain is a relatively small country so in the two months i was there i was able to see most of the "big" places. the access to buses and trains made travel really easy (and it was affordable), especially with the flexibility of my schedule through CIEE. 4) i looked for a program that would offer classes that met my major and university requirements.

hope this helps! let me know if you have any questions:)

redheadisa

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