What if you were the exchange student?
Your friend came to the U.S. to experience another country. You can too.
Whether you want to study abroad during high school or start your first year of college abroad, CIEE can help you find the experience that's right for you.
Live another culture
Make lifelong friends
Boost your future
Discover who you are
Two amazing ways to go abroad
STILL IN HIGH SCHOOL?
HIGH SCHOOL SUMMER ABROAD
Experience a summer of language immersion, art courses, STEM courses, service-learning abroad, and other topics in one of 40 destinations.
- Live like a local
- Learn a new language
- Earn high school credit
- Make friends for life
- Stand out for college
THINKING ABOUT COLLEGE?
COLLEGE FIRST YEAR ABROAD
Start college differently. Earn credit, explore the world, and begin your future with a global perspective.
- Earn college credit
- Live and learn abroad
- Explore your passions
- Build skills for your future
- See the world
- $8,080 per semester
From learning another language and experiencing everyday life in another country to discovering what you're capable of far from home—studying abroad can change how you see the world and yourself.
Kyoto, Japan
Seville, Spain
London, England
Florence, Italy
Paris, France
Merida, Yucatán
Monteverde, Costa Rica
Prague, Czechia
Curious where you could go?
Tell us a little about yourself and we'll help you explore your options.
Students just like you are already doing it
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My Experience Making Friends on a First Year Abroad Program
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How it works
1
Explore
Check out high school summer abroad and college first year abroad options that fit you.
2
Apply
Ask the exchange student or community member who introduced you to CIEE for their personal referral link to start your application.
3
Get Your Reward
Receive $200 off your high school summer abroad program fee if you use the referral link. Discount applies to high school summer abroad programs only.
4
Travel
Pack your bags and get ready for the adventure of a lifetime.
Want to learn more?
High School Summer Abroad
Our programs take you around the world to gain independence, flexibility, a broader worldview, and new friends, too.
College First Year Abroad
Choose to start your college journey from 13 global cities across Europe, Latin America, and Asia-Pacific.
Ready to apply?
Ask the exchange student or CIEE community member who introduced you to CIEE for their personal referral link. Use that link when you start your application, so we know who inspired you—you’ll receive your $200 program discount, and they receive credit for the referral.
So...where will you go?
Your friend came to the U.S. for their exchange experience. Maybe yours starts here.