things to consider before studying abroad with CIEE

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  • In this video, I do my best to cover some positives as well as some obstacles and challenges I and others faced while studying abroad. I also spoke a bit a the studying abroad process with the company I traveled with, CIEE in the my previous video. Like I said, this video is meant to inform parents and students that are interested in studying abroad. This was my experience, so please feel free to do your own research before you go through with any company or program. If you are looking at CIEE, I strongly suggest you take a look at the Yelp Reviews.
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  • @Julia_diary1
    @Julia_diary1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +83

    I’m planning to do the summer program in Japan, I’ve been studying for almost 4 years of Japanese, this is my last hope as an highschool senior student to achieve my goals of returning to japan and experience it with knowledge of more japan and it’s culture.

    • @ailedgarcia5467
      @ailedgarcia5467 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I’m planning on do the fall program. I mostly want to do it because it’s my senior year in high school n idk what to in life. but my problem is mostly moneyyy

    • @naomiparco3332
      @naomiparco3332 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I'm actually planning to do it my senior year. And that's super cool to hear someone else is doing it too!

  • @kendrickjackson6879
    @kendrickjackson6879 3 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    thanks for sharing your reflections about your experience! I’m going with CIEE as a senior in college to London and Rome so I always enjoy hear other students experiences. I fly out tonight!!!

  • @ajarnolaf9034
    @ajarnolaf9034 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Have actually done the CIEE TEFL and have two years teaching in Thailand at a University near Bangkok (Thanyaburi - R.M.U.T.T. ). Have had limited experience with their competitors. XploreAsia seemed more responsive. Greenheart was difficult to get a hold of CIEE did respond when I expressed interest in another Teach in Thailand. Even the university that I worked at expressed interest in me coming back outside of a program). I absolutely loved my time in Thailand! Even after breaking my arm in a motorcycle accident. Be sure to get involved in a program that offers decent travel insurance! Or find your own travel insurance! Hospitals in Thailand seemed decent especially the closer you are to large metro areas! Plus hospitals in Thailand generally have staff that speak understandable English!

  • @naomialvarado8763
    @naomialvarado8763 4 ปีที่แล้ว +93

    I got accepted to study abroad in Madrid, Spain but I’m worried that people might make fun of my Spanish considering the fact that I speak ‘Latin American’ Spanish and not Spanish from Spain 😞

    • @Lorenamissozuna
      @Lorenamissozuna  4 ปีที่แล้ว +34

      honestly i think people will appreciate your *dialect* -- i am from Mexico and when I went to Uruguay, I found that most people reacted positively to it! i think in general, Hispanics are welcoming so if this is the only thing stopping you from going, i would do it! :)

  • @Gofacks1
    @Gofacks1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Does anybody know how long it takes to hear back from them with an answer?

  • @miahatcher9487
    @miahatcher9487 3 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    so do you not recommend ciee

  • @kvjk2398
    @kvjk2398 3 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    Hi I have a question does every high school in the US allow for us to become an exchange student? I emailed my counselor and they said that I couldn’t do it through my district. What does this mean?

    • @kendallmariah8494
      @kendallmariah8494 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Did you mention that you were doing it through a program? Because it might be that your counselor thinks your trying to do it through your district not through ciee or any other program.

    • @teonagerkoska304
      @teonagerkoska304 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hey sorry to bother I have been trying to find more about CIEE High school in USA but I can't find any information about the cost, by any chance do you know something more about it

  • @ShakeelKhan-nd4vb
    @ShakeelKhan-nd4vb 3 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    Can you pleade guide us about the CIEE scholarships?

  • @makaylaholtz7865
    @makaylaholtz7865 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    How was the flying process? Did you fly out from your state or did you have to meet in another to fly with others?

    • @Lorenamissozuna
      @Lorenamissozuna  3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      MakaylaHoltz yes! i go more into these type of logistics in my other video about CIEE - the meeting point was in Newark!

  • @user-trrr
    @user-trrr ปีที่แล้ว

    Ayo can anyone who applied pls tell me the fees for non-US ppl and the qualifications??

  • @natalliehammons4421
    @natalliehammons4421 2 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    How do you get into CIEE? Is it hard to get accepted into a program? I applied to go to Spain for the summer and I want to know if I should apply to multiple programs

    • @jxl4262
      @jxl4262 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      hey, I know this comment was a while ago but did you ever get an answer, and how did it turn out? im applying for this summer haha

    • @KodiSkyee
      @KodiSkyee 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@jxl4262 literally finishing one of the essays before the application is due right now 😭

    • @siena5204
      @siena5204 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @Sylvia Scarlett omg thats crazy, what program did your friend sign up for?

    • @Lorenamissozuna
      @Lorenamissozuna  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      i don't know how difficult it is/the acceptance rates! i would suggest applying to the programs that you feel you resonate the most with

  • @Bru1659
    @Bru1659 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Can anyone tell me around how much time ciee take to reply emails asking assistance in application process.
    Please

    • @keilalopez3433
      @keilalopez3433 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Well for the times I’ve sent them emails they usually respond from 2-3 days

  • @tiagriffin6651
    @tiagriffin6651 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Were there any consequences or legal responsibilities for leaving the program early?

  • @esmehasfun
    @esmehasfun 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    i got accepted for the kpop immersion in seoul south korea but it got cancelled and moved to next year :(

    • @random-jl9co
      @random-jl9co 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Wow tht sucjs

    • @random-jl9co
      @random-jl9co 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      But was it hard to get accepted? like the process if you dont me asking what did you have to do?

    • @yaarn303
      @yaarn303 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      it’s next year now!! :)

  • @revlvingskies7087
    @revlvingskies7087 4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    I got offered to go for summer 2021 (since 2020 got cancelled) on a scholarship but I'm facing a dilemma seeing as the current situation is so unpredictable. I don't wanna drop so much money into this program and have it get cancelled last minute. Plus I don't even know if anyone else is going. ;;

    • @Lorenamissozuna
      @Lorenamissozuna  4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      i think that by that point, the vaccine will be developed and hopefully shared with the general population here and abroad - if you are very sure about studying in high school rather than later on in (e.g. in college/post-grad life) then i would do it! studying abroad opens up your mind in a super unique way. hope that helps xx

    • @lew9894
      @lew9894 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      You should check the infection rates in your desired country. And keep tabs on the charts there.

    • @revlvingskies7087
      @revlvingskies7087 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@lew9894 I decided not to go 😭

    • @adeoyechristania637
      @adeoyechristania637 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@revlvingskies7087 why

    • @revlvingskies7087
      @revlvingskies7087 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@adeoyechristania637 Because of the pandemic. Also they wanted me to pay $600 that month and I just thought that with everything that is going on, I’m not sure if I’ll even get to go.

  • @chunghauwu9626
    @chunghauwu9626 3 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    finished my application for the summer abroad in Japan . Hopefully I can get in. Wish me luck 😊

    • @Lorenamissozuna
      @Lorenamissozuna  3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      good luck!!

    • @andreanichols8079
      @andreanichols8079 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Is the program placed in Kyoto, Japan by any chance?

    • @chunghauwu9626
      @chunghauwu9626 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@andreanichols8079 no I did the anime and language

    • @gabrielledor
      @gabrielledor 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      hey! i applied for a different program but i was wondering if they emailed you with the results yet

    • @chunghauwu9626
      @chunghauwu9626 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Update: Ok so I go into the Korean immersion one instead but I’m still grateful.Plus I got a scholarship 🤗

  • @stagdream
    @stagdream 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    do you recommend going the summer before your senior year OR your senior year?

    • @Lorenamissozuna
      @Lorenamissozuna  3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      i think the summer before your senior year is one of the most pivotal ones for college applications. if you are planning having this study abroad “frame” your application as a student, then go for it then. if this is serves as more of a “secondary experience” then do it during your senior year.

    • @stagdream
      @stagdream 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Lorena Thank you! This helped!

  • @sara-jc2eh
    @sara-jc2eh 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hey umm is this only for US students

    • @aramcri1288
      @aramcri1288 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      No ciee is international

  • @Skylarrfayee
    @Skylarrfayee 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I can’t decide between Madrid or France ugghhhh😖😖

    • @Lorenamissozuna
      @Lorenamissozuna  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Skylar Faye both SUCH great options! they’re both big cities.. are u looking to be more exposed to the French language/culture or Spanish language/culture?

    • @Skylarrfayee
      @Skylarrfayee 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Lorena I’m more interested in the French culture! But I feel that Spain might be more beneficial for me since I’ve been learning it for about 4 years.

    • @Lorenamissozuna
      @Lorenamissozuna  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Skylarrfayee yeah that makes a lot of sense! I would do whatever feels better for you - hopefully you will be able to travel to the other country that you choose in another occasion. I would consider that this a really immersive experience that you might not otherwise get when you are 'vacationing' so, I would choose to devote this study abroad to whatever country you want that type of experience in. there's really no wrong answer here in my pov!

    • @izbizbot
      @izbizbot 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Skylarrfayee girl it’s been 4 months I’m in basically the same position what did you pick? Did you like it? I don’t know what to do.

  • @vvb9012
    @vvb9012 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    it’s this for college or highscjool ?

  • @edgarpio472
    @edgarpio472 4 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    I got accepted for the scholarship in studying abroad in shanghai China! Any advice? *i already accepted the scholarship* also do they provide a visa or do you have to pay for the visa?

    • @Lorenamissozuna
      @Lorenamissozuna  4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      first of all, congratulations!! that’s exciting - i am pretty sure you have to pay for the visa.. i remember having to take care of those sorts of documents but i would double check on their website to make sure!

    • @polly_9688
      @polly_9688 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Are you a college student or a high school student?

    • @edgarpio472
      @edgarpio472 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@polly_9688 highschool

    • @polly_9688
      @polly_9688 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@edgarpio472 oh great I'm going to study abroad in Japan, how did you apply for the scholarship

    • @edgarpio472
      @edgarpio472 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@polly_9688 well I did the applications. And asked to do the merit and financial aid one

  • @thegreataaliyah5047
    @thegreataaliyah5047 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I’m like in need of some serious advice, I applied for the summer aboard in Kyoto Japan and got a full scholarship but they switched my program to LGBTQ activism in Netherlands had that happened to anyone else???

    • @khushi5966
      @khushi5966 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      same, i applied for kyoto but got a full scholarship to rome :/

    • @bronpon9397
      @bronpon9397 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yeah I applied to Kyoto as well and they gave me a scholarship to Yucatán so I emailed them asking if I could change it to Japan or if I was going to keep the one in Mexico and they told me decisions are final

    • @Stanxaa1
      @Stanxaa1 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@khushi5966 did you have to pay an acceptance fee in 2 weeks?

    • @jenjenjen4
      @jenjenjen4 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      the other one mightve been full. did you choose the netherlands one as a second or third choice?

    • @oliviabynum32
      @oliviabynum32 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I'm so sorry to hear that! We have a CIEE discord for everyone excepted and discussion! discord.gg/dhUfwVDV

  • @ang-oc8zl
    @ang-oc8zl 3 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    For anyone who might go with CIEE know that you need a 3.0 gpa and 2 years of high school Japanese language

    • @user-rv8uj3vq7l
      @user-rv8uj3vq7l 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      What if there’s no Japanese language in high school?

    • @yolnavolmar3988
      @yolnavolmar3988 3 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      on the website it says that there’s no language requirement

    • @polly_9688
      @polly_9688 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@user-rv8uj3vq7l I'm doing it online and you only need a year I'll send you the name of the language school

    • @loveprimetimepokemon
      @loveprimetimepokemon 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      @@yolnavolmar3988 yeah there isn't, i applied last year to kyoto without any Japanese language experience and i got in :)

    • @franciscofimbres3328
      @franciscofimbres3328 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@loveprimetimepokemon do I need to have a 3.0 gpa or higher? I only have a 2.7 and I really want to go

  • @Adnanmedicallectures
    @Adnanmedicallectures หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hi dear how are you ❤
    I am interested to study in ciee scholarship and i apply for that. But it has some problems in apply for scholarships. So i requested you to help me and contact to me
    Please reply 😊
    Thanks

  • @Stanxaa1
    @Stanxaa1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Anyone else needing to pay an acceptance fee in 10 days for confirmation?

    • @soleillevertus5740
      @soleillevertus5740 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      YESS and my parents are saying no and so I’m making a PowerPoint with both the pros and cons trying to convince them 👩🏾‍💻

    • @soleillevertus5740
      @soleillevertus5740 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I have until March 3rd wish me luck :)

    • @Stanxaa1
      @Stanxaa1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@soleillevertus5740 around how much was it? Mine was like 1,000

    • @soleillevertus5740
      @soleillevertus5740 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thé acceptance fee for the program in doing (French Language and Culture) is 1,000 ! So yeah the same, what program are you doing ?

    • @Stanxaa1
      @Stanxaa1 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@soleillevertus5740 omg wow that’s great! I got accepted to the Kyoto program but I’m not sure to go through with it lol