CIS Abroad Blog:
The latest stories from CIS Abroad alumni, staff, and friends.
Fact or Fiction: Study Abroad Edition
Hello! If you are reading this, it is probably because you are curious about studying abroad, or are planning to already. It is a truly incredible experience that everyone should do if they get the ch... Continue Reading
Safety While Studying Abroad
While living and studying abroad is often a milestone of personal independence for many young people, it can bring concerns along with it for students and their families. If you’re currently planning ... Continue Reading
My Weekend Trip to Agistri
My name is Caroline Mehner and I’m a student at the University of Hartford. I studied abroad with CIS Abroad in Athens, Greece!
Poesia de Firenze
Something I’ve been asked a lot since being back from my time in Florence, Italy is whether or not I was bored. After all, being in the same city for a couple of months must’ve been tiring. My earnest... Continue Reading
Designing your Faculty-Led Program: Considering the Sustainable Development Goals
The very nature of an international education experience, regardless of its primary topic and learning outcomes, should relate to global concerns. What better way to guide our work than through the le... Continue Reading
Sustainability at our 25th Anniversary Celebration
At CIS Abroad, sustainability isn’t just a buzzword—it’s a value that shapes how we travel, partner, and plan. As we plan our 25th anniversary celebration in Barcelona, we’re making intentional choice... Continue Reading
Revisiting My Roots: Experiencing a Saints Day Festival in Alberobello
Hello! My name is Valentina Rowe and I’m a marketing major studying at The College of New Jersey. I went on the Semester in Florence program and I am so grateful to have traveled abroad with CIS Abroa... Continue Reading
Can I study abroad if I'm a STEM major?
I'm Mason Lim, a student from Stevens Institute of Technology, and I've studied abroad 3 times with CIS Abroad in Japan! As a student at a tech school, many of my peers wrote off being able to study a... Continue Reading
Can I study abroad during my last year of college?
When I applied to study abroad, I was a senior at my university and to be honest, it made me a little nervous. Your senior year is usually the time when you start prepping for your life outside of uni... Continue Reading