study abroad tips that you NEED to know before leaving || CIEE Paris 

I've watched a BUNCH of study abroad videos and this is definitely the most informative/ realistic one I've seen. Like I'm not too stressed about packing I just want to know how to manage my finances and navigate the country LOL so THANK YOU!!!

YES!!! BE INDEPENDANT!!! The first time I went to Paris - with 5 girlfriends - everyone had to go everywhere together!!! It's ok to be independent and figure it out on your own!

I love how you mention independence! if you rely on other people it can cost you so many missed opportunities.

Girl you are real one!!!! Whenever you look into studying abroad trips or ask someone they usually don't give the practical specifics (currency, phone plan, etc.), thank you so much!

GIRRRRL you said it all, I was also studying abroad and had to come back early cuz of covid19. Its so sad that I felt like I needed to rely on my friends to do the stuff I wanted. I went to London and didnt get to see the fricking Big Ben!! Of course we're always gonna have regrets but trying to enjoy every moment and being open to try new things is essential. Keep being this amazing person u are and kisses from Brasil

The independent part is so important for just uni in general! I relied too much on my friends in my first year of uni. It wasn't until my 2nd year that i finally started doing things on my own, and it was amazing! You have so much more freedom on your own and you get to explore places that you really want to see. I've never understood ppl who go to uni but never take advantage of the freedom and individuality that they now have lmao

if anyone is wondering, yes. i also had to borrow underwear from my host mom ... 🤦🏽‍♀️

You have no idea how much this helps me!! It kinda scared/shocked me back to reality lol. Thanks for the tips

after watching this whole vid i have a few things to say- 1. EVERYTHING bad that could happen happened to you- girl omg i am so sorry😭 2. this was INCREDIBLY helpful and i will be coming back to this before i leave (which will be in 2022) but thank you so much for making this omg

thanks for these tips! i’m studying abroad in paris in the fall and i’m so excited

these are the REAL tips omg i needed this video!!! thank you

good stuff! highly helpful for my class! 🙏 - props on the "secondary emergency bag" in case of cancellation or your luggage being temporarily misplaced. coolio

Great information! Sorry for all you had to deal with!! But I really appreciate your honesty and helping others by sharing your experience! ❤

I am doing a Learning Abroad in Paris this upcoming Fall Semester through ISA. I am super excited. Thank you for these tips--I really need to start organizing my shit. LOL.

Bestie has been through hell and cane back with water buckets

I did Paris with CIEE the beginning of this year! I love Mr. JP!!!!

I really enjoyed your video it was very helpful and informational. Also, I would love to see a video about your homestay experience and a Paris specific tip list!

I am taking a gap year in Germany after I graduate! I’m going into junior year and will taking German my last 2 years. So excited!

Just found your channel while searching for info on CIEE Paris- I’m applying for the summer! This was so helpful tysm!!! I really hope you decide to make a Paris specific video too💕

Great video! One other thing I learned: Don't buy a new phone before going abroad. Even if they unlock it, the SIM card won't work because you have to own the phone for 40 days before switching the SIM card out.

THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!!! i’m grateful for you

I’m doing the same program as you this summer in Paris as well 😊😊😊 thank you sooooo much

Use VISA or Mastetcard in Europe. I’ve never heard about other ones actually. I would also recommend buying EURO back at home country and keep euro bank account. Much less money will be lost due to transfers

I am so glad I watched this before going to Wales. I have a capital one and discover card and I wasn't entire sure which card would be useful.

Thank you for making this video! I’m going abroad with CIEE and wanted to see what other videos I could find because i pretty much watched all of them relating to Europe lol

This was so helpful thank you for this video!

Tysm so much for this video I would’ve totally missed some of these things ty!

i’ve wanted to go to Paris my whole life, and i got accepted into the CIEE paris program, but i haven’t seen any legit/non-affiliate experiences 😭😭 probably wouldve been better to see this earlier but this is good prep lol

Great video! Thanks so much for the helpful tips!!

This informations was so helpful thank you! I'm still nervous lol

tytytyyyy this helped me so much

atm i'm debating studying a year in Japan during highschool or having my sweet sixteen. right now japan is winning

This video is so helpful! Quick question to anyone here; has anyone applied for the program outside the US and gotten a scholarship? I'm considering going to Japan in 2023 but I need to know whether I can get a scholarship because I don't live in the USA, I live in Canada. Help will be appreciated!!!

thank you for this video!!

Thank you for the video, I’m going to Morocco for this summer

This helped alott because I am thinking about going abroad next year ❤

Can you please do a home stay experience video I’m planning on studying abroad in Paris next semester and I’m really interested in that!

lol yess I love the tooth paste in France. Great video !!

Omg thank you so much. I’m not going to Paris but i’m going to Ireland for 3-4 months this semester. I had no idea about unlocking my phone.. you def saved me😭. Also those apps will come in handy too!

I’m currently deciding where to study abroad at & definitely am considered using my old iPhone & getting a SIM card for the country I pick.

Thank you so much!!

OMG thank you for this video!!! I am going to Paris this summer with CIEE and I have been watching hella videos on all of this!

Thank you for the video! I'm studying abroad with CIEE going to Spain this summer so this was very useful:)

I also hated Paris & oh so many pick pockets 😓... I'm from Switzerland & I've done internships at America so I'm thinking of doing an exchange semester @RISD. People in America are so friendly/open. Easier for me to adjust

Yeah this was super helpful! You don’t really think about the everyday conveniences until you don’t have it. I have a question! You mentioned bringing a carry-on. My parents are telling to take a check in instead bc I’ll be gone in 5-6 months. But tbh bc I know there’s so much cobblestone streets and stairs. And I am planning to travel around before and after my exchange, idk if lugging a large suitcase is a smart idea. I was thinking of bring a big backpack as my carry on and a personal bag. Not sure if that’s going to be enough tho

I love this, thanks

this is like my 5th video of yours that I'm watching tonight before I leave for my study abroad in Paris next week!!! so helpful!!! about the phone thing... definitely one of my biggest concerns. at&t is supposed to unlock my phone but how did you get the International SIM card / phone plan?? is that something that I can do at the airport to avoid a mental breakdown orrr

this is so helpful ur awesome

Thank you💕💕 omg XE currency 🤯city mapper🤯🤯

Thank you so much🙏🏾

okay so my question is - did you call your phone company to unlock your phone for international call sim plan or an international sim card that you'd get in a different country

Thank you for your advice. They were really hopeful. Can you help how to find cheap train tickets in Europe across the countries?

Im going to paris for summer 2022! I had a question of flying over there? Do all participants meetup in a city then fly together? What if your from a different city, do you fly with a staff member to the meetup location or alone??

Were you able to have your original number when coming back from abroad. I plan on getting a new local sim card, but I want access to my number when I come back to the states because it's linked to all my other accounts. Any tips? Thank you!

im going to toulouse for my junior year, i wish paris was an option for high schoolers- but nonetheless i am beyond thrilled and grateful to be able to go there! i do have one question, while you were there, how much french did you end up learning? r u fluent now? or close to fluent?

Hi thank you for the tips! I'm about to study abroad in Paris and was wondering: what resource did you use to find and coordinate your home stay?

where do you buy a sim card? also when you mean unlock your phone, did you mean physically unlock it or something at&t does on their end? thank u!!

Please make a home stay experience video ! I was accepted to a CIEE program in Paris and the deadline is March 4th and my parents are iffy about the home stays and leaning towards saying no :( would it be possible for me to email or message you with questions ?

what was the experience like for friends and hanging out with people,, did you find it easy to make friends

Can you exchange us dollars to euros at the airport? If so, can you get a large amount put into a card?

What do you mean by unlock your phone?

When you study abroad is it out of pocket?

Thank you, this video was sooo helpful! Can you please explain what the classes were like. I’m going to Paris this summer and it requires a year of French which I do have but I’m worried I don’t know enough.

did they reimburse you when you got sent home early? i'm thinking of applying for their summer program bu to really nervous about losing money to covid and i also would hate for the experience to get cut short!

Im doing summer abroad session 2 for Paris and im nervous😭

how hard are the Ciee Paris classes? any you recommend/ teachers you liked/ classes not to take?

When you study abroad do you go to a local school or a school that is meant only for students who are studying abroad?

Are credit cards accepted as a common form of payment? I remember in 2017 there being a minimum purchase amount to use a credit card in Italy. Did you only use a credit card on certain purchases and carry cash for others? Just wondering if you can expand a bit on this.... I'll be studying in France for a semester this fall

i thought CIEE only does homestay. Do you know other companies that have other options?

I know most folks say not to bring many toiletries, but I have very curly hair and I'm not sure if Ireland is going to have a lot of that lmao

How about putting roaming on my cellphone, is it allowed?

Is anyone looking to do Summer abroad for high school students in Paris France for SUMMER 2025???

With free mobile how did you get your sim card? did you order it online or did you go into an actual store? Oh and this was really helpful

Do they pay for the flight?

Great video! How did you buy your free mobile SIM card? Did you just go to a phone store in Paris or is there a way to have it mailed to me in the states?

Okay I'm a bit confused on what you mean by unlocking my phone could you explain this more??

What does home stay mean

Wait so I'm a bit confused. You bought an AT&T international plan and it still didn't work??

does CIEE have the option to not stay in a homestay?

Me, a european watching this: ???? No way to contact anyone? Do people in the US not use whatsapp or another messaging app ones uses via data/Wifi? Doesnt the airport provide free wifi? Is all your phone contact via sms?

Bro I’m from Europe and hearing this is super funny , ahhh American problems

Can you do a whole video in more depth as to how exactly to prepare your phone for studying abroad ? 🤍

What's "unlocking" ur phone